Senior Manager – Labour Compliance & Governance

GE Vernova; Dadri; On-site; INR 4,000,000 - 6,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

GE Vernova seeks a senior Labour Compliance Leader to own enterprise-wide implementation of India’s Labour Codes across multi-site operations, including offices, plants, and project sites. You will design governance, lead audits, shape policies, and guide HR leaders through evolving statutory requirements.

The role demands deep knowledge of Central/State Labour Laws, hands-on multi-site experience, and the ability to influence at all levels of the organization.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of progressive experience in labour law compliance and IR in manufacturing, infra, or project-based settings.
• Proven track record implementing and managing compliance under Central/State Labour Laws, including new Labour Codes.
• Hands-on experience across corporate offices, manufacturing plants and project sites.
• Experience handling labour inspections, statutory audits, government authorities, and legal proceedings.
• Strong knowledge of Contract Labour Act, Factories Act, IR Code, Social Security Code, OSHWC Code, and Wage Code.
• Familiarity with HRIS and productivity tools; proficient in MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Lead enterprise Labour Code implementation—governance, monitoring, action plans, digitization of processes.
• Own compliance calendar and audit function; manage statutory filings and audits; coordinate with authorities.
• Govern contractor and vendor compliance; conduct periodic audits and enforce corrective actions.
• Support labour and employee relations; liaise with governance teams; participate in hearings and inspections.
• Design and standardize compliance SOPs, policies, and frameworks for leadership decision-making.
• Enable capability across the organization through regular training on labour laws and codes.

Skills

Labour law compliance

Industrial relations

Statutory compliance

Contractor/vendor compliance

Labour inspections

Audits

HRIS familiarity

MS Office

Education

LLB or related degree in Law

MBA/ Master’s in HR or Industrial Relations

Tools

HRIS

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Description Summary

India's labour law landscape is undergoing its most significant transformation in decades. The consolidation of over 40 central statutes into four Labour Codes is reshaping how enterprises manage workforce compliance — and GE Vernova needs a senior leader who can build the frameworks to get it right.
As the Labour Compliance Leader, you will own enterprise-wide implementation of the four Labour Codes across a complex, multi-site organization spanning corporate offices, manufacturing plants, and project sites across India. You will design the governance infrastructure, lead the audits, shape the policies, and be the authoritative voice that helps business and HR leaders navigate India's evolving statutory landscape with confidence.
This is a high-impact senior role for someone who brings deep expertise, sound judgment, and the ability to influence across all levels of the organization.

Job Description

What You'll Do

• Lead enterprise Labour Code implementation— own compliance readiness across all business units, establish governance controls and monitoring frameworks, drive closure of implementation gaps through structured action plans, and advance the digitization of labour compliance processes.

• Own the compliance calendar and audit function— develop and manage the statutory filings, returns, renewals, and amendment schedule; lead labour audits; coordinate with labour inspectors, auditors, and government authorities; and ensure timely resolution of audit findings.

• Govern contractor and vendor compliance— oversee the statutory compliance of manpower contractors and vendors across factories and project sites, conduct periodic audits, and enforce corrective actions where required.

• Support labour and employee relations— liaise with Office Labour Governance, People Operations, Project Site Managers, and Factory Labour Relations teams; support resolution of labour disputes and inspections; and represent the organization in labour hearings, conciliation proceedings, and government inspections.

• Design and standardize compliance policy— develop labour compliance Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), policies, and frameworks; standardize processes across all operating environments; and serve as a subject matter expert for leadership decision-making on compliance matters.

• Enable capability across the organization— conduct regular training for HR professionals, site leaders, factory managers, and contractors on applicable labour laws, new Labour Codes, and compliance obligations.

Who You Are

You are a seasoned labour law and compliance professional with deep knowledge of India's Central and State statutory frameworks, and hands‑on experience operating across multi‑site, complex industrial environments.

Required

• A formal education and subsequent Bachelor's or Master's degree in Law (LLB), Human Resources (HR), Industrial Relations, Business Administration, or a related discipline.

• 15+ years of progressive experience in labour law compliance, industrial relations, and statutory compliance within manufacturing, infrastructure, engineering, construction, or project‑based organizations.

• Proven track record implementing and managing compliance under Central and State Labour Laws, including the new Labour Codes.

• Hands‑on experience managing compliance across corporate offices, manufacturing plants, and project sites.

• Demonstrated experience handling labour inspections, statutory audits, government authorities, and legal proceedings.

• Solid experience in contractor and vendor compliance management.

• Strong working knowledge of the Contract Labour (Regulation and Abolition) Act, Factories Act, Industrial Relations Code, Social Security Code, Occupational Safety Health and Working Conditions (OSHWC) Code, and Wage Code.

• Familiarity with compliance management systems, Human Resource Information Systems (HRIS), and standard productivity tools (e.g., Microsoft Office).

Preferred

• Master's degree in HR, Industrial Relations, Labour Welfare (MLW), Personnel Management, or an MBA in HR.

• Professional certifications in Labour Laws, Industrial Relations, Compliance Management, or Occupational Health and Safety.

Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes