Lead - IR & Admin

Purpose/Objective

The Lead - Industrial Relations & Labour Compliance shall be responsible for establishing and maintaining a compliant, safe, and harmonious labour ecosystem across airport development projects.
The role will ensure adherence to applicable Labour Codes, statutory requirements, contractor workforce obligations, labour welfare provisions, and labour camp standards while safeguarding project continuity and organizational reputation.
The position will drive governance over contractor-deployed manpower, compliance monitoring, labour camp hygiene, worker welfare, statutory audits, and industrial relations matters across all project packages.

Key Responsibilities of Role

Key Responsibilities of Role - Maintain harmonious relations between project management, contractors and workforce.
- Identify early warning signals of labour unrest and productivity risks.
- Coordinate resolution of labour grievances and disputes.
- Support negotiations and discussions with worker representatives when required.
- Facilitate workforce engagement programs and awareness initiatives.
- Ensure compliance with all applicable Labour Codes, Rules and Regulations.
- Monitor statutory compliance of contractors, subcontractors and manpower agencies.
- Establish labour compliance monitoring mechanisms across project sites.
- Ensure timely renewal and validity of licenses, registrations and statutory approvals.
- Conduct periodic compliance audits and identify gaps for corrective action.
- Maintain compliance dashboards and MIS reports for management review.
- Monitor deployment of contractor manpower against statutory and contractual requirements.
- Verify labour licenses, CLRA requirements, wage payments, PF, ESIC and statutory benefits.
- Ensure contractors maintain statutory registers, records and documentation.
- Conduct regular contractor compliance reviews and performance assessments.
- Recommend corrective actions and contractual remedies for non-compliance.
- Ensure labour camps comply with statutory requirements and company standards.
- Monitor accommodation, sanitation, drinking water, food facilities, housekeeping and waste management.
- Conduct regular labour camp inspections jointly with EHS and project teams.
- Drive improvements in labour welfare facilities and worker satisfaction.
- Ensure compliance with health, hygiene, safety and welfare provisions.
- Coordinate with Labour Department, Labour Commissioner Office and other statutory authorities.
- Facilitate inspections, audits and compliance reviews by government agencies.
- Ensure timely submission of statutory returns and responses.
- Support management in handling labour-related notices and legal matters.
- Assess labour-related risks that may impact project schedule, productivity or reputation.
- Develop mitigation plans for labour shortages, unrest and non-compliance risks.
- Support mobilization planning and workforce readiness reviews for major project milestones.
- Ensure business continuity through proactive workforce governance.
- Conduct periodic labour compliance audits across all contractors.
- Prepare labour compliance scorecards and contractor rankings.
- Develop workforce analytics related to manpower deployment, compliance status and labour welfare.
- Present compliance status and risks to Project Leadership and Asset Infra Head.
- Track closure of audit observations and non-conformities.

Technical Competencies

Industrial Relations Knowledge,Labour Law & Statutory Compliance,Labour Welfare & Camp Management,Government Liaison & Regulatory Handling,Audit & Compliance Monitoring

Qualifications and Experience

Required Qualifications & Experience - 10 to 15 years of relevant experience in Industrial Relations, Labour Compliance or Workforce Governance.
- Experience in large infrastructure, airport, metro, power, manufacturing, ports or construction projects.
- Experience handling large contractor workforce environments exceeding 1,000 manpower.
- Hands-on exposure to labour camp audits, compliance inspections and statutory interactions.
Educational Background - Graduate in any discipline.
- PG Degree / MBA in HR, Labour Welfare, Industrial Relations or Personnel Management preferred.
- Diploma in Labour Laws, Industrial Relations or Social Welfare preferred.
Domain Expertise - Labour Codes & Rules.
- Contract Labour Management.
- Industrial Relations.
- Labour Welfare Administration.
- Labour Camp Management.
- Contractor Compliance Audits.
- PF, ESIC, Bonus & Wage Compliance.
- Government Liaison.
- Workforce Risk Management.
- Construction Project Labour Governance.
Digital & Operational Tools - Proficiency in Labour Compliance Management Systems, Audit Management Tools, Document Control Systems.
- Handson experience in SAP / HRMS, MS Excel (Advanced) - Experience with analytics platforms such as Power BI for tracking contract performance metrics & MIS to the management.
Leadership Capabilities - Maintains high standards of ethics, integrity, and regulatory compliance.
- Builds and sustains effective relationships with contractors, project teams, government authorities, workforce representatives, and internal stakeholders.
- Builds trust and credibility with contractors, workers, authorities, and project leadership.
- Identifies potential disputes and labour concerns proactively.
- Encourages adoption of best practices and continuous learning within the organization.
- Promotes a culture of accountability and adherence to labour laws and company policies.