Statutory & Labor Compliance Lead

Tata Electronics; Chennai District; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Six-day workweek

100% on-site plant role

Job summary

Tata Electronics, TEPS Chennai, a flagship Tata facility, seeks a Statutory & Labour Compliance Lead to drive governance across labor laws, statutory filings, and audit readiness. This role operates from the plant and interfaces with HR, Operations, and regulatory bodies.

Ideal candidates have 7–10 years in statutory compliance, with strong knowledge of Labour Codes, factory regulations, and vendor/contractor governance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in human resources, social work, or a related field is required.
• Master's degree in human resources, labor welfare, labor law or employee relations is preferred.
• Certification in labor laws, compliance regulations, ER and IR is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with Central & State Labour Laws, Factory Regulations, and statutory requirements.
• Lead the implementation of Labour Codes, legal amendments, and compliance policies across the organization.
• Develop and strengthen compliance frameworks, SOPs, and governance mechanisms.
• Monitor compliance performance through periodic reviews and dashboards.
• Lead customer, internal, external, and statutory audits while ensuring continuous audit readiness.
• Maintain statutory registers, licenses, records, and documentation in line with legal requirements.

Skills

Labour compliance

Labor codes

Contract labour management

Audit readiness

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR or related field

Master's degree in HR, Labour Welfare, Labour Law or Employee Relations

Certification in Labor laws, compliance, ER/IR

Tools

POSH knowledge

Job description

Tata Electronics is a leading force in India’s growing electronics and semiconductor manufacturing industry, backed by the trusted legacy of the Tata Group. With world-class facilities across Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Gujarat, and Assam, the company is driving innovation and supporting the nation’s “Make in India” vision. Today, Tata Electronics employs around 70,000 people and is rapidly expanding its footprint to shape the future of high-tech manufacturing.

TEPS Chennai, located in Mahindra World City, is one of the flagship facilities of Tata Electronics, with a workforce of 10,000+ employees. Known for its exceptional operational efficiency and high-performance culture, the plant consistently delivers excellence in quality, productivity, and customer satisfaction. Driven by a motivated and passionate workforce, TEPS Chennai fosters innovation, teamwork, and continuous improvement. More than a manufacturing facility, it is a center of growth, learning, and opportunity—contributing significantly to Tata Electronics’ vision of building a globally competitive and technologically advanced India.

• Department - Human Resources
• Division - Employee Relations
• Job Title - Statutory & Compliance Lead
• Job Level - Assistant Manager / Deputy Manager

Job Specifications

Desired Educational Background

• Bachelor's degree in human resources, Social Work, or a related field is required.
• Master's degree in human resources, Labor Welfare, Labor law or Employee Relations is preferred.
• Certification in Labor laws, compliance regulations, ER and IR is preferred

Desired Experience

• 7-10 years of experience in Statutory and Labor Compliance
• Working experience in manufacturing organization (Plant Location).
• Experience in electronic manufacturing or related industries is preferred.
• Experience in green field assignments or setting up of processes, systems, policies and implementation of rollouts is an added advantage
• Experience of working with a blue-collared (on-roll & contract) or a unionized workforce is preferred

Desired Certifications

• Additional certifications in Labour Laws, Compliance, HR Systems, Employee Relations, and POSH will be considered an added advantage.

What we are looking for:

Role Purpose: The Statutory & Labor Compliance Lead is a key individual contributor responsible for ensuring the organization's compliance with all applicable labor laws, statutory regulations, and legal requirements while mitigating compliance, legal, and operational risks. Operating at the intersection of governance, risk management, and business continuity, the Statutory & Labour Compliance Lead drives compliance excellence through proactive compliance monitoring, implementation of statutory requirements, labour law compliance, contractor compliance governance, internal and external audits, customer audits, regulatory engagement, and policy deployment. The role ensures timely statutory filings, audit readiness, adherence to labour legislation, and effective closure of compliance observations while fostering a culture of integrity, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Who is it for? This is more than a compliance role—it's an opportunity to build a culture of integrity, governance, and operational excellence. If you're passionate about labor laws, regulatory compliance, and creating systems that enable sustainable business growth, this role is for you. You'll partner with business leaders, customers, regulatory authorities, and cross-functional teams to drive audit readiness, strengthen compliance frameworks, and mitigate organizational risks. If you thrive in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and enjoy turning regulatory requirements into practical business solutions, you'll make a meaningful impact in this role.

What we Expect you to Bring:

• A people-first mindset with strong shop-floor presence and hands-on execution.
• Ability to build trust, credibility, and meaningful relationships across all workforce segments.
• Strong expertise in Labor Codes, Central and State Labor Laws, Factory Regulations, and statutory compliance requirements.
• Analytical and risk assessment skills with the ability to identify compliance gaps and implement sustainable corrective actions.
• Sound knowledge of Contract Labor Management, contractor compliance, and vendor governance.
• Data-driven mindset with the ability to develop compliance dashboards, reports, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Curiosity and learning agility to interpret changing legal requirements and translate them into practical business processes.
• Expertise in handling Customer, Internal and External Audits.
• Experience in liaising with Government Authorities such as Labor Department, Factory Inspectorate, EPFO, ESIC etc.,
• Ability to work effectively in a dynamic manufacturing environment while managing multiple compliance priorities.

What you will get:

• Be a part of a TATA enterprise that’s reshaping India’s Global Electronics Manufacturing story
• A seat at the table in shaping a future-ready manufacturing powerhouse
• Build a plant, a culture and legacy, not just a function
• The chance to build a culture of trust, fairness, and inclusion while making a measurable business impact.
• Work alongside experienced business leaders and HR professionals on transformational initiatives.
• Freedom to experiment, build and grow
• An environment that values initiative, ownership, and people-impact
• This role is based at the plant (factory). It follows a six-day workweek and will be a 100% work from office role
• The plant operates 24X7, flexibility to work in shifts based on business or operational requirements
• Prior experience of managing plant / shop floor workforce is preferred
• Ability to communicate in English and Tamil is essential

Contribution areas- Key Responsibilities

Statutory & Labor Compliance Governance

• Ensure compliance with applicable Central & State Labour Laws, Factory Regulations, and statutory requirements.
• Drive implementation of Labour Codes, legal amendments, and compliance policies across the organization.
• Develop and strengthen compliance frameworks, SOPs, and governance mechanisms.
• Monitor compliance performance through periodic reviews and dashboards.

Audit & Regulatory Readiness:

• Lead customer, internal, external, and statutory audits while ensuring continuous audit readiness.
• Manage regulatory inspections and coordinate timely closure of audit observations through CAPA.
• Maintain statutory registers, licenses, records, and documentation in line with legal requirements.
• Ensure monthly and annual customer audit compliance by tracking action plans and driving timely closure of observations.
• Ensure statutory compliance of contractors and vendors in line with applicable labour laws.
• Conduct periodic compliance reviews and identify risks across the contractor ecosystem.
• Drive corrective actions to strengthen contractor governance and compliance maturity.

Compliance Risk & Legal Governance

• Identify and mitigate statutory, regulatory, and compliance risks.
• Monitor legislative changes and assess business impact.
• Lead compliance investigations, root cause analysis, and implementation of preventive measures.
• Provide compliance insights and reports to leadership for informed decision-making.

Stakeholder & Regulatory Engagement

• Build and maintain effective relationships with government authorities, customers, certification bodies, and external auditors.
• Provide expert guidance to HR, Operations, EHS, Procurement, and business leaders on statutory compliance matters.
• Support customer due diligence, regulatory submissions, and timely renewal of statutory licenses and approvals.

External Interfaces

• Government Agencies: Liaise with government agencies regarding employment law compliance audits or investigations.
• Clients/ Customer: Prepare, review and present key talent metrics and insights with the clients during client visits and audits
• Vendors: Continually inspect, provide feedback and hold vendors accountable for providing services that meet the agreed standards

Internal Interface

• HR Team: Partner to ensure compliance with labor laws, statutory documentation, employee records, contractor compliance, and implementation of labor law amendments.
• Plant Operations: Collaborate to ensure shop-floor operations comply with statutory requirements related to working hours, contractor deployment, welfare provisions, and regulatory standards.
• EHS (Environment, Health & Safety): Coordinate to ensure compliance with the Factories Act, occupational health & safety regulations, statutory inspections, and corrective actions.
• Legal Department: Legal Department: Consult on labor law interpretations, regulatory notices, compliance risks, government inspections, litigation support, and legal compliance requirements.