People Relations Specialist

The Global People Relations team at Guidewire is seeking a highly experienced People Relations Specialist to support our business
and colleagues in India and the wider APAC region as required.
The key aim of Guidewires People Relations team is to promote a safe, respectful and trusted environment - where
colleagues can thrive in order to do their best work.
As a People Relations Specialist, youll play a pivotal role in fostering positive employee and labour relations. Youll collaborate with
internal and external stakeholders, analyze data, and develop strategies to enhance positive workforce sentiment.
Your focus will be both proactive and reactive. You will improve the employee experience and reduce risk for Guidewire by identifying
and addressing concerns early - resolving workplace issues before they escalate to a critical level requiring reactive action. You will
also design and implement initiatives that strengthen employee and labour relations and foster a positive workplace culture.
This role requires an 80% in-office presence at our office in Bengaluru.

• 5-10 years of Employee Relations experience within India, in a multinational company or Tech sector.
• Proven track record in handling high-risk ER cases, disputes and formal investigations, whilst partnering with Legal teams
• Strong knowledge of Indian labor laws, employment regulations, and compliance requirements with focus on the Shops and
• Establishment Act and Prevention of Sexual Harassment (POSH) Act.
• Fluency in English and proficiency in Hindi is preferred
• Experience of business re-organizations across multiple markets
• Highly collaborative with the ability to partner seamlessly with HR stakeholders and influence executive level management
• Robust skills in conflict resolution and coaching management
• Continuous improvement mindset with ability to recommend improvements and changes to ensure People Relations products are scalable, meet legal requirements, and are aligned to best practice.
• Strong external network

• Certification in POSH Compliance
• Training in Mediation or Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)
• Knowledge of the labour landscape in Australia and New Zealand
• Degree in HR, Law, or a related discipline
• Tech sector / SaaS experience

• This role is offered on an 80% in-office basis at our office in Bengaluru.
• May require occasional travel to different locations in India
• Quarterly global travel