Role Overview
The
Labour Compliance & Employee Relations Lead
will be responsible for driving statutory compliance and employee relations across the organization, including project sites and offices. The role oversees adherence to all applicable
labour laws
and
contractual obligations
, while fostering a fair, transparent, and compliant work environment. The position leads the overall compliance and employee relations framework with the support of consultants, site HR representatives, and contractor partners.
Key Responsibilities
- Labour Law Compliance:
- Ensure adherence to all central and state labour legislations (Shops & Establishments Act, CLRA, Minimum Wages, Payment of Wages, EPF, ESI, Bonus, Gratuity, etc.).
- Oversee maintenance of statutory registers, records, and timely submission of returns.
- Conduct regular site-level audits and compliance health checks.
- Liaise with government authorities, handle inspections, and manage statutory submissions.
- Stay abreast of labour law amendments and drive timely implementation.
- Contract Compliance:
- Ensure compliance of all third-party vendors, contractors, and outsourced service providers under applicable labour and contractual laws.
- Review contractor documentation, including licenses, insurance, wage registers, and statutory contributions (EPF, ESI, etc.).
- Partner with Procurement and Legal teams to embed compliance clauses in contracts and agreements.
- Monitor and report contractor compliance status across sites and projects.
- Employee Relations:
- Promote a fair and compliant workplace through proactive employee engagement and grievance management.
- Handle employee grievances, disciplinary cases, and investigations in line with company policy and statutory provisions.
- Build positive relationships between management, employees, and labour representatives at project locations.
- Support conflict resolution, counselling, and employee welfare initiatives.
- Provide guidance to managers on employee relations best practices and statutory implications.
- Governance & Reporting:
- Develop and maintain the company-wide compliance and employee relations dashboard.
- Prepare monthly/quarterly reports for management on compliance status, risks, and trends.
- Lead external and internal audits; ensure timely closure of observations.
- Standardize compliance and ER processes across sites and offices.
- Team Leadership & Coordination:
- Lead and guide a network of site-level HR/compliance representatives and consultants.
- Build awareness and capability among contractors and internal stakeholders.
- Ensure consistent communication, documentation, and execution of compliance and ER processes.
Key Skills & Competencies
- Strong knowledge of labour laws, statutory compliance, and industrial relations practices.
- Experience managing contractor and employee relations in real estate, construction, or infrastructure sectors.
- Excellent stakeholder management, audit, and documentation skills.
- Strong interpersonal, negotiation, and conflict resolution abilities.
- High attention to detail and integrity in execution.
Qualifications & Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Law, HR, or related field; Master’s in Labour Law / IR preferred.
- 10–16 years of relevant experience in labour compliance and employee relations, preferably in the real estate or infrastructure industry.
