General Manager - Technical Capability Development and Employee Relations

In India, Bosch is a leading supplier of technology and services in the areas of Mobility, Industrial Technology, Consumer Goods, and Energy and Building Technology. Additionally, Bosch has in India the largest development center outside Germany, for end-to-end engineering and technology solutions. The Bosch Group operates in India through 14 companies: Bosch Limited – the flagship company of the Bosch Group in India – Bosch Chassis Systems India Private Limited, Bosch Rexroth (India) Private Limited, Bosch Global Software Technologies, Bosch Automotive Electronics India Private Limited, BSH Home Appliances Private Limited, ETAS Automotive India Private Limited, Robert Bosch Automotive Steering Private Limited, Bosch Mobility Platform and Solutions India Private Limited, Newtech Filter India Private Limited, Precision Seals Manufacturing Ltd, Robert Bosch India Manufacturing and Technology Private Limited, MICO Trading Private Limited and Mivin Engg. Technologies Private Limited. Since commencing operations in 1951, we have steadily expanded our footprint across 17 manufacturing sites and 7 development and application centers, supporting both domestic and global markets. These facilities enable us to localize solutions, drive innovation, and respond with speed to dynamic customer and industry requirements. In FY 2024–25, we reported net revenue of 373,457 million INR (approximately euros 4.13 billion) and employed 38,655 associates as of March 31, 2025. Bosch Limited continues to anchor the Group’s India presence with a sharp focus on next-generation mobility, smart manufacturing, and digital transformation. It earned revenue from operations of Rs. 18,087 crores ((1,985 million euros) in fiscal year 2024-25.
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This role acts as the Center of Expertise (CoE) for Employee Relations, Blue Collar Workforce Strategy, and Technical Capability Development across Bosch India. The role defines policy frameworks, industrial relations strategy, skill development architecture, and workforce capability models while enabling HRLs/HRBPs and plants to implement them effectively. The role focuses on building organizational capabilities to proactively implement diverse labor models across RO-IN, including apprenticeship programs such as NAPS/NATS and other training schemes aligned with national initiatives. These models are designed to meet business requirements while improving cost competitiveness and supporting the introduction of new products in plants.

To lead the Employee Relations (ER) across Bosch India excluding RBIN i.e. RBAI, RBIC, DCIN, BSH & BGSW by establishing robust industrial relations frameworks, strengthening workforce capability for blue-collar employees, and enabling HR Business Partners through strategic ER governance, policy frameworks, and capability building initiatives.

Postgraduate (MBA/PGDM/MSW) with specialization in HR/IR. 

Degree in law/Diploma in labour law or thorough exposure on legal proceedings and labour law matters. 

ER Strategy - Develop and implement country-level Employee Relations strategy aligned with business objectives. Establish ER governance frameworks and ensure consistency of ER practices across Bosch manufacturing locations. Provide strategic guidance to plant HRL teams and HRBPs on industrial relations matters. Review of ER systems and practices to drive strategies in ROIN minus RBIN for Organizational effectiveness and developmental.
Monitor ER policies and practices for robust measurement, reporting and execution systems.

Collective Bargaining & Union Engagement - Provide negotiation strategy and advisory support during collective bargaining processes. Guide HRBPs and plant leadership on union engagement, long-term settlements, and dispute resolution. Ensure proactive management of industrial relations climate across locations.

Industrial Dispute Management - Support resolution of complex industrial relations matters including labour disputes, conciliation proceedings, and litigation. Work closely with legal teams to ensure appropriate risk mitigation and compliance with statutory requirements.

Labour Compliance - Develop alternate approaches to compensation & benefits structuring for unionized employees aligned to business and legal requirements. Continuously assess & ensure compliance on impact of applicable legislation and education on legal matters.

Direct on legal matters and guidance in dealing with Plants in co-ordination with LSR centrally for smooth functioning

Assess internal and external Manpower design and wages & benefits for unionized employees for compliance on legislation

Communication, Change Management & Networking - Analyze and strengthen statutory compliance systems by integrating contemporary ER digital solutions and enhancing HR stakeholders’ capabilities to effectively address IR issues across the business.

Communicate Employee Relations practices to FLMs and talent to build strong shop-floor leadership and a future-ready pipeline. Implement SHE programs to support diversity and industrial harmony, while proactively managing plant work design and external interfaces with professional bodies, statutory authorities, and government agencies to represent Bosch consistently.

Center of Excellence (COEs) for various Trainee schemes (Regional Specific) - Establish and leverage Centers of Excellence (COEs) to enhance role effectiveness, build employability capabilities, and support the achievement of strategic business goals across plants.

Formulate policies and governance frameworks for non-statutory trainee schemes, including guidelines for managing trainees and temporary staff across RO-IN.

Provide guidance to plants in implementing diverse labor models and skill development programs to sustain cost competitiveness and strengthen organizational capabilities.

Design and implement skill development, continuing education, and periodic capability assessments while supporting Bosch’s value chain through upskilling, reskilling, and supplier workforce development initiatives.

RespoBosch Vocational Center (BVC / TCT) administering various training schemes/programmes - Develop and implement a forward-looking skill and competency framework aligned with future business needs across RO-IN.

Source trainees and deliver training in advanced and digital technologies to meet emerging trends and ensure organizational readiness.

Enhance trainee capabilities to improve employability and manage a well-equipped technical center that provides comprehensive training services.

Collaborate with institutes, industry bodies, and government entities, while mentoring master trainers and conducting faculty development programs to strengthen ITI and training ecosystems.

Center of Excellence Permanent workmen training (regional specific) - Designing and implementing diverse skill enhancement curricula tailored to meet plant-specific and regional business needs for permanent workers.

Develop and implement contemporary processes and skills for identification of the needs, development and delivery of the learning solutions.

Develop an algorithm for multiskilling and job rotation of team members.

Strengthen competencies in learning design, assessment creation and effective facilitation. Develop assessment center for career development.

Key Result Areas / Indicators

1. Optimization of Collective Bargaining

2. Establish ER Academy & building ER Capability of the Organisation

3. Compliance Adherence by all stakeholders

4. Digital Enablement for ease of operations in the ER areana

5. Ensuring timely availability of skilled workforce for RO-IN plants based on specific requirements.  Enabling plants to have sustainable workforce model through various schemes / initiatives of Government 

6. Placement and career advancement of team members

7. Ensuring compliance with the Apprenticeship Act, particularly adhering to DGET and BOAT norms

8. Ensuring availability of digital and future technology talent for Bosch9. Availability of Skill development framework for workforce across RO-IN and ensuring 100% adherence