Manager - IR & Admin

Larsen & Toubro; Kanchipuram; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,700,000; Full time

Job summary

Larsen & Toubro requires an experienced professional in Kancheepuram to supervise statutory approvals, industrial relations and compliance for a new facility. The role emphasizes coordination with government departments, license management and contract labour oversight.

The incumbent will maintain compliance calendars, manage external consultants, and provide periodic management updates on approvals and risks. 8–15 years of relevant experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience with statutory compliance, industrial relations and HR administration.
• Knowledge of factory and construction-phase approvals and licensing.
• Awareness of labour laws, factory acts, environmental and safety regulations.
• Experience coordinating with external statutory consultants and government authorities.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate statutory approvals for project & construction phase with DTCP, planning authorities, TANGEDCO/TNEB, TNPCB.
• Coordinate factory building approvals, licenses and related permissions.
• Maintain statutory registers, records and compliance calendar; ensure timely submissions and renewals.
• Coordinate labour license requirements, contract labour compliance and worker welfare matters.
• Act as single point of contact for statutory/regulatory matters and provide management updates on status and risks.

Skills

Industrial relations

Employee relations

Human Resources

Employee engagement administration

Statutory compliance

Education

Bachelor of Commerce (BCom)

Master of Business Administration (MBA)

Post Graduate Diploma In Industrial Relations and Personnel Management (PGD IRPM)

Job description

• DEIC-L&T Precision Engineering & Systems IC
• Kancheepuram

Required Experience 8 - 15 years

Knowledge & Posting Location

Industrial relations Employee Relations Human Resources Employee Engagement administration management Statutory compliance

Bachelor of Commerce (BCom) Master of Business Administration (MBA) Post Graduate Diploma In Industrial Relations and Personnel Management (PGD IRPM)

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

A. Statutory Approvals – Project & Construction Phase

Coordinate and obtain applicable approvals from DTCP/competent planning authorities, TANGEDCO/TNEB, TNPCB and other relevant government departments.

Coordinate factory building approvals, factory plan approvals, factory license and other applicable permissions in consultation with the concerned departments.

Ensure applicable statutory requirements relating to land use, building construction, electrical installations, fire safety, environmental compliance and occupational safety are addressed.

Coordinate with Civil, Electrical, EHS, Projects and external consultants to secure approvals before commencement of relevant activities.

Track approval timelines, dependencies and critical-path activities to avoid delays in construction and commissioning.

B. Factory Operational Compliance

Ensure compliance with applicable labour laws, factory legislation, industrial relations requirements, environmental regulations and other statutory obligations.

Coordinate applicable registrations, licenses, renewals, periodic returns, inspections and statutory submissions.

Maintain a statutory compliance calendar and proactively monitor due dates, validity periods and regulatory changes.

Coordinate statutory inspections, audits, notices and correspondence with government authorities and ensure timely closure of observations.

Maintain statutory registers, records, certificates, approvals and supporting documentation for audits and inspections.

C. Industrial Relations & Contract Labour Management

Coordinate contract labour compliance, contractor documentation, labour license requirements, applicable registrations and statutory records.

Ensure compliance with applicable wage, social security, employment and other labour-related requirements.

Support workforce-related IR matters, contractor coordination, employee welfare and grievance resolution as required.

D. Administration & Stakeholder Coordination

Act as the single point of contact for statutory and regulatory matters relating to the new facility.

Manage external statutory consultants and coordinate with internal functions for timely submission of documents and closure of requirements.

Establish a structured compliance tracker, responsibility matrix and periodic review mechanism.

Provide periodic updates to management on approval status, pending actions, compliance risks and mitigation plans.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

Timely completion of applicable statutory approvals as per the project schedule.

All required licenses and permissions in place before the relevant construction, commissioning or operational activities.

100% timely completion of applicable statutory returns, renewals and submissions.

Zero avoidable statutory non-compliances, penalties or production interruptions attributable to compliance failures.

Timely closure of statutory inspection observations and audit findings.