Lead - IR & Compliance

Adani Group; Ahmedabad District; On-site; INR 2,800,000 - 4,800,000; Full time

Job summary

AdaniConneX is seeking a Lead - Industrial Relations & Compliance to drive harmonious labor relations and ensure 100% statutory compliance across data center projects and operations. The role acts as the central governance point for contract labor, audits, and disciplinary matters across multiple locations.

You will develop IR strategy, manage stakeholder engagement, oversee labor law compliance, and drive digitization of compliance monitoring while partnering with project, operations, EHS, and

Qualifications

• MBA/PGDM in HR, Labour Welfare or Industrial Relations.
• Law degree (LLB) is an added advantage.
• 15-17 years in IR, compliance and workforce management.
• Experience in infrastructure, construction, manufacturing, data centers or EPC projects.
• Proven exposure with labor authorities, audits and dispute resolution.

Responsibilities

• Industrial Relations strategy across project sites and operations.
• Manage employee grievances, disciplinary matters and inquiries.
• Ensure full labor law compliance across multiple sites and codes.
• Govern contract labor governance, audits and inspections.
• Lead compliance dashboards, timelines and governance reporting.
• Engage with labor authorities, site leadership and contractors.
• Drive digitization and automation of compliance monitoring systems.

Skills

Labor Laws

Policy Development

Stakeholder Management

IR Strategy

Risk Management

Contract Labor Governance

Education

MBA / PGDM in HR / IR

LLB (advantage)

Job description

Purpose/Objective

• The Lead - Industrial Relations & Compliance will be responsible for driving harmonious industrial relations and ensuring 100% statutory labor compliance across AdaniConneX data center projects and operational sites.
• The role will act as the central point for managing workforce relations, contract labor governance, statutory audits, labor authorities, contractor compliance, and disciplinary matters while supporting business continuity and operational excellence across multiple locations.

Key Responsibilities of Role

• 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.

Technical Competencies

• Labor Laws,Policy Development-ACX,Risk Management-ACX,Stakeholder Management-ACX,Strategy & Planning-ACX,Contract Labor Governance,Audit & Compliance Management

Qualifications and Experience

• 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.