Lead IR & Compliance Advisory

Tower Lead - LEA
GCC Leadership Team
BU HR IR Teams
GCC Legal Compliance Teams
Risk Audit SPOCs

External Stakeholders:
Statutory Labour Regulators
External Legal Advisors Consultants
Industry Forums Compliance Networks
Auditors Assurance Consultants

Educational Qualification:
Bachelor s/Master s degree in Law, HR, or Industrial Relations.
Certifications in Labour Law, Compliance, or Risk Management preferred.

Work Experience:
8-15 years of experience in IR, labour law compliance, or HR employee relations, preferably in large organizations, GCCs, or industrial setups.
Strong understanding of labour legislation, compliance frameworks, and IR practices.
Experience in grievance management, union negotiations, or compliance audits.
Exposure to compliance dashboards, risk tracking tools, and audit processes.

IR Advisory Risk Management
Provide guidance on industrial relations matters, including union management, grievance handling, and workforce negotiations.
Conduct risk assessments on IR issues, flagging emerging risks and recommending mitigation strategies.
Support BU HR teams in maintaining positive employee relations and addressing IR escalations.

Labour Law Compliance
Monitor adherence to labour laws, statutory requirements, and employment regulations across GCC operations.
Partner with BU HR and Legal teams to ensure timely compliance filings, audits, and corrective actions.
Maintain a compliance framework and ensure BU teams are trained on applicable legal requirements.

Employee Relations Governance
Oversee policy implementation related to employee conduct, workplace practices, and disciplinary frameworks.
Ensure consistency in employee relations governance across BUs and GCC.
Track grievances, disputes, and case outcomes; prepare dashboards and reports for GCC leadership.

Stakeholder Collaboration
Partner with BU HR/IR teams, GCC Legal, and Group Assurance to ensure alignment on IR and compliance priorities.
Act as the operational link with regulatory authorities, external legal advisors, and consultants.
Support Tower Lead - LEA in group-wide compliance and IR governance councils.

Monitoring Reporting
Prepare and maintain compliance dashboards, IR risk heatmaps, and governance reports.
Track closure of IR-related risks, audit findings, and statutory compliance gaps.
Provide early-warning insights to leadership for proactive decision-making.