Lead ir & compliance advisory

RESPONSIBILITIES

IR Advisory & Risk Management

Provide guidance on industrial relations matters, including union management, grievance handling, and workforce negotiations. Conduct risk assessments on IR issues, flagging emerging risks and recommending mitigation strategies. Support BU HR teams in maintaining positive employee relations and addressing IR escalations.

Labour Law Compliance

Monitor adherence to labour laws, statutory requirements, and employment regulations across GCC operations. Partner with BU HR and Legal teams to ensure timely compliance filings, audits, and corrective actions. Maintain a compliance framework and ensure BU teams are trained on applicable legal requirements.

Employee Relations & Governance

Oversee policy implementation related to employee conduct, workplace practices, and disciplinary frameworks. Ensure consistency in employee relations governance across BUs and GCC. Track grievances, disputes, and case outcomes; prepare dashboards and reports for GCC leadership.

Stakeholder Collaboration

Partner with BU HR/IR teams, GCC Legal, and Group Assurance to ensure alignment on IR and compliance priorities. Act as the operational link with regulatory authorities, external legal advisors, and consultants. Support Tower Lead – LEA in group-wide compliance and IR governance councils.

Monitoring & Reporting

Prepare and maintain compliance dashboards, IR risk heatmaps, and governance reports. Track closure of IR-related risks, audit findings, and statutory compliance gaps. Provide early-warning insights to leadership for proactive decision-making.

QUALIFICATIONS

Tower Lead – LEA

GCC Leadership Team BU HR & IR Teams GCC Legal & Compliance Teams Risk & Audit SPOCs

External Stakeholders:

Statutory & Labour Regulators External Legal Advisors & Consultants Industry Forums & Compliance Networks Auditors & Assurance Consultants

Educational Qualification:

Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in Law, HR, or Industrial Relations. Certifications in Labour Law, Compliance, or Risk Management preferred.

Work Experience:

8–15 years of experience in IR, labour law compliance, or HR employee relations, preferably in large organizations, GCCs, or industrial setups. Strong understanding of labour legislation, compliance frameworks, and IR practices. Experience in grievance management, union negotiations, or compliance audits. Exposure to compliance dashboards, risk tracking tools, and audit processes.