Lead - Industrial Relations and Labor Compliance

Lead - IR & Compliance Responsibilities Industrial Relations Develop and implement the Industrial Relations strategy across project and operational data center sites. Foster a positive employee and workforce relations environment to ensure uninterrupted business operations. Establish effective engagement mechanisms with workforce representatives, contract labor, and site leadership teams. Handle employee grievances, disciplinary matters, domestic inquiries, misconduct investigations, and corrective actions in accordance with applicable laws and company policies. Conduct proactive IR risk assessments and recommend mitigation measures to prevent disputes and work stoppages. Lead negotiations and resolution of workforce-related issues while maintaining organizational interests and legal compliance. Provide guidance and training to site leadership teams on employee relations and disciplinary processes. Labor Law Compliance Ensure full compliance with all applicable labor laws and regulations across multiple project and operational sites. Drive compliance under: Code on Wages Code on Social Security Industrial Relations Code Occupational Safety, Health & Working Conditions Code Contract Labour regulations Shops & Establishment provisions Building & Other Construction Workers (BOCW) requirements Applicable state-specific labor laws Monitor statutory registrations, licenses, renewals, returns, notices, and records. Establish periodic compliance reviews and compliance dashboards for management reporting. Coordinate compliance audits and ensure closure of observations within defined timelines. Contract Labor Management Develop and implement governance mechanisms for contract labor engagement across sites. Ensure compliance by contractors with all labor and statutory requirements. Conduct contractor due diligence and periodic compliance assessments. Monitor wage payments, statutory remittances, attendance records, welfare provisions, and contractor documentation. Lead contractor compliance audits and recommend corrective actions where required. Drive digitization and automation of labor compliance monitoring systems. Legal & Regulatory Liaison Interface with labor departments, inspectors, statutory authorities, and government agencies. Manage labor inspections, audits, notices, and regulatory submissions. Coordinate with internal and external legal teams on labor-related cases and litigation matters. Represent the organization before labor authorities and relevant forums as required. Governance, Reporting & Risk Management Develop and maintain comprehensive compliance MIS and dashboards. Track key IR and compliance metrics across all sites. Identify compliance gaps, emerging labor risks, and workforce-related concerns. Support business leadership with insights and recommendations for effective workforce governance. Develop standard operating procedures (SOPs), compliance frameworks, and governance mechanisms. Stakeholder Management Partner with Project, Operations, EHS, Procurement, Security, and Administration teams for seamless workforce management. Build strong working relationships with contractors, consultants, labor authorities, and local administration. Support site mobilization activities for new data center projects from an IR and compliance perspective. ESG, Safety & Sustainability Responsibilities Promote AdaniConneX's commitment to ethical labor practices, human rights, diversity, equity, and inclusion. Ensure compliance with company ESG commitments related to labor welfare, contractor management, and responsible business practices. Drive adherence to workplace safety regulations and labor welfare provisions. Support implementation of worker welfare programs, safety awareness initiatives, and employee engagement activities. Ensure all workforce management practices align with organizational sustainability and governance objectives. Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) Zero major statutory non-compliance observations. 100% timely statutory filings, registrations, and renewals. Contractor labor compliance score across all sites. Closure of labor audit observations within prescribed timelines. Number of industrial disputes and successful resolution rate. Compliance audit score and governance effectiveness. Workforce grievance resolution turnaround time. Labor-related litigation and regulatory exposure metrics. Contractor welfare and compliance adherence ratings. Qualifications Education MBA / PGDM in Human Resources, Labour Welfare, Personnel Management, or Industrial Relations. Degree in Law (LLB) will be an added advantage. Experience 15-17 years of experience in Industrial Relations, Labor Compliance, Workforce Management, and Statutory Governance. Experience in infrastructure, construction, manufacturing, power, data center, telecom, EPC, or industrial projects preferred. Strong exposure to managing contract labor across multiple sites. Proven experience in dealing with labor authorities, compliance audits, and workforce dispute resolution.