Practice Lead - Compliance

We are looking for an experienced Practice Lead – HR Compliance & Transformation to drive the organization's global HR compliance strategy, governance frameworks, and transformational initiatives. This leadership role will ensure that HR policies, processes, and systems remain aligned with statutory and regulatory requirements across multiple geographies while enabling digital transformation and enhanced employee experience.

The incumbent will be responsible for strengthening compliance governance, mitigating organizational risk, driving process excellence, and leading large-scale HR transformation programs at an enterprise level.

Responsibilities

Global HR Compliance Strategy & Governance • Support the development and execution of a global HR compliance strategy aligned with organizational objectives. • Drive implementation of people policies, governance standards, and compliance frameworks across regions. • Monitor legislative and regulatory developments and ensure organizational preparedness for changes. • Establish and sustain governance mechanisms to ensure consistency and policy adherence globally. Compliance Monitoring & Assessment • Track and monitor compliance with HR policies, processes, and statutory requirements across geographies. • Assess the effectiveness of HR systems, controls, and processes to ensure ongoing compliance. • Prepare and present compliance reports, risk assessments, and remediation updates to leadership and audit stakeholders. • Strengthen compliance frameworks through continuous review and enhancement. Risk Management & Regulatory Compliance • Identify, assess, and mitigate HR compliance risks across countries and business functions. • Drive timely resolution of compliance issues and corrective action plans. • Ensure alignment with local and global regulatory requirements. • Maintain a proactive risk management approach to minimize operational and compliance exposure. HR Transformation & Employee Experience • Identify opportunities for process optimization, automation, and digitization. • Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to design and implement transformative HR solutions. • Lead initiatives focused on improving operational efficiency and employee experience. • Champion continuous improvement across HR processes and service delivery models. Program & Change Management • Lead and program-manage large-scale HR compliance, transformation, and organizational change initiatives. • Monitor program milestones, address bottlenecks, and ensure successful delivery against objectives. • Provide structured insights, dashboards, and reporting to support leadership decision-making. • Present regular progress updates, key risks, and mitigation plans to senior stakeholders. Knowledge & Talent Development • Build and institutionalize HR compliance knowledge management practices. • Foster a culture of continuous learning and sharing of best practices. • Develop and strengthen global compliance capabilities within teams. • Mentor and coach team members to build future-ready talent.

Requirements

Core Capability Mix • Global HR Compliance & Governance • Multi-Country Risk Management & Audit Exposure • HR Transformation & Digitalization • Enterprise-Scale Program Management • Regulatory Compliance & Governance Frameworks • Change Management & Process Excellence

Additional: • MBA / Postgraduate Degree in Human Resources or related discipline • Certification in Compliance, Risk Management, HR Governance, or related fields eg- LLB preferred • Exposure to audit frameworks, governance models, and regulatory reporting processes