We are seeking an experienced and strategic leader to head Labor & Employee Relations for our client's organization

This role is accountable for defining and executing the India Labor & Employee Relations strategy, ensuring statutory compliance, managing complex employee relations matters, and partnering closely with business and People Solutions leadership.

The incumbent will balance strategic thought leadership with strong execution and leverage technology, data, and AI-enabled tools to strengthen compliance, risk mitigation, operational efficiency, and employee experience.

Role & responsibilities

Workplace Issues & Grievances:

- Confidentially carry out high-end & high-risk investigations/enquiries, gathering information / documentary evidence from the concerned departments and other sources in support of the case
- Managing labor authority inspections under PF, ESI, PT & other applicable statutory & labor laws, PF withdrawals/Transfers.
- Administer grievance procedures, employee issues and complaints.
- Adhere to employee misconduct, allegations and violation to company policies.

Employment Laws:

- Provide advice and guidance to leadership regarding any changes to ER / Labor Laws / Rules / Regulations / Notifications etc.
- Identify changes in the existing landscape and share regular updates with the People Solutions team on legislative changes and employment laws
- Assessment & Interpretation of Labor Law amendments and their impact on business.

Policy Review & Development:

- Dealing with Central and State Government authorities for Labour Law reforms & monito amendments / developments from time to time.
- Review and revise the labor consultant strategy to respond to those changes.
- Development & maintenance of policies & related legal documents, in line with local legislation & as per the business needs
- Framing LER related policies, Letter drafting Termination,



Show Cause Notice, Contracts.

Employee Litigations:

- Representing the organization in labor courts and tribunals
- Handling of Police Matters, Court Matters and dispute resolution, Litigation & dispute related to Employees, Court cases etc.
- Partnering with the management and legal counsel on litigation strategy
- Representing the company before external agencies & Government Authorities on labour matters.
- Manage Internal/External/Client audits.

Labor Compliances:

- Responsible for ensuring the organization is compliant with its statutory obligations for ER/Labor compliance.
- Preparation of compliance deck for internal reviews & Sexual Harassment Policy
- Monitor and verify compliance certificates, and carry out process, statutory and regulatory compliances for the organization.
- Coordinating with governmental officials regarding the legal compliance issues
- Work closely with the functional teams, external vendor(s) and legal team to implement the legal and statutory compliances.
- Review of client agreements, vendor agreements from statutory compliance standpoint.
- Audit Legal Compliances, prepared status & legal due diligence report and update the management periodically
- Deal with local statutory compliance regulations covering areas such as CLRA, Shops & Establishment Act - Min. wage, Hours of work, Leaves/Holidays.
- Statutory Registrations/Renewals, Filing of Compliance returns to Government Authorities

Stakeholder & Leadership Management:





- Manage Stakeholders/Business relationship in the region.
- Communicate effectively with businesses for any non-compliance issue/s.
- Help management with decision making on matters related to legal notices/summons.
- Coordination with other stakeholders for smooth implementation of new amendments or enactments.

People Management & Training:

- Develop & facilitate training to the concerned staff on various aspects of Labour Laws & ER; on a continuous basis
- Coach/Train teams and business leaders to develop ER skills and contribute to risk mitigation
- Training and Awareness of People Solutions group on Labour Law related matters & changes in legislation.

AI, Technology & Data-Driven Deliverables

- Digitize grievance handling, investigations, and ER documentation using HR technology platforms.
- Leverage dashboards and analytics to monitor ER trends, risks, and compliance health.
- Use AI-enabled tools for early risk identification and pattern analysis.
- Partner with People Solutions Tech and People Analytics teams to automate ER workflows.
- Ensure ethical, responsible, and compliant use of AI in ER decision-making.

Preferred candidate profile

- Should have 16+ years of experience in Employee Relations, Labor Law, and Statutory Compliance.

- Qualifications: LL.B / MSW / MBA (Labor Law specialization preferred).

- Strong background in investigations, litigation, and government liaison.

- Knowledge of recent changes in Labor laws, compliances and statutory norms

- Experience managing PAN-India operations in a complex organization.
- Proven success in leading teams within matrixed global organizations.
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and analytical skills.
- Proven track record of building robust relationships with stakeholders
- Analytical acumen and the ability to streamline complex processes

📌 Director - Labor & Employee Relations (Delhi)
🏢 Mastermind Network
📍 Delhi