Manager, Associate Relations - Labour Compliance

Position Summary...

What you'll do...

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Labour Statutory Compliance Manager to oversee end-to-end labour law compliance across the WM IDC. The role involves ensuring adherence to all applicable labour laws, managing audits and inspections, handling stakeholder and vendor relationships, and providing strategic advisory support to leadership.

KRA:

1. Labour Law Compliance Management:

• Manage end-to-end labour statutory compliance lifecycle including:
• Registrations, renewals, amendments, and surrenders
• Filing of statutory returns and maintenance of registers
• Ensure compliance with all applicable labour laws and regulations, including new labour codes
• Monitor compliance status across locations and ensure timely closure of gaps

2. Audit & Inspection Management

• Lead internal compliance audits
• Lead vendor compliance audits
• Prepare and maintain audit documentation and reports
• Ensure timely closure of audit observations and compliance gaps

3. Stakeholder & Vendor Management

• Act as a key point of contact for internal stakeholders (People, E-crew, GSIS, ADE, TA & Finance)
• Manage compliance activities of third-party vendors and contractors
• Provide guidance and ensure vendors adhere to statutory requirements
• Conduct vendor compliance reviews and periodic audits

4. Labour Authorities & Issue Handling

• Handle interactions with Labour Officers and Government Authorities
• Represent the organization in labour-related matters and inspections
• Manage employee/labour-related grievances and issues in compliance with legal requirements
• Manage labour inspections, liaise with labour authorities, and ensure smooth handling of inspections

5. Advisory & Governance Support

• Provide expert advisory support to:
  • People Partners
  • Ethics Committee
  • Leadership Team
• Interpret labour laws and provide actionable guidance for business decisions
• Stay updated on changes in labour laws and new labour codes, and drive implementation

6. Compliance Monitoring & Reporting

• Develop compliance dashboards and reports for leadership
• Ensure accurate documentation and record-keeping
• Identify compliance risks and implement mitigation strategies

7. Process Improvement & Training

• Drive standardization and improvement of compliance processes
• Conduct training sessions for internal teams and vendors on statutory compliance
• Promote a culture of compliance across the organization

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Law, HR, or related field
• Master’s degree / specialization in Labour Laws or HR ( MBA preferred)

Experience

• 10+ years of relevant experience in labour statutory compliance
• Proven experience in handling multi-location compliance operations

Key Skills & Competencies

• Strong knowledge of Indian Labour Laws & New Labour Codes
• Expertise in compliance lifecycle management (registration to returns)
• Experience in audit handling and labour inspections
• Strong stakeholder and vendor management skills
• Ability to handle sensitive associate/labour issues
• High attention to detail and analytical skills
• Strong communication and negotiation abilities

Preferred Attributes

• Experience in handling large workforce / multi-site operations
• Ability to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills
• Experience in working with Big MNC’s

What Success Looks Like

• 100% statutory compliance across all locations
• Zero major audit non-compliances
• Strong relationships with authorities and stakeholders
• Proactive compliance advisory to leadership

About Walmart Global Tech
Imagine working in an environment where one line of code can make life easier for hundreds of millions of people.  That’s what we do at Walmart Global Tech. We’re a team of software engineers, data scientists, cybersecurity expert's and service professionals within the world’s leading retailer who make an epic impact and are at the forefront of the next retail disruption. People are why we innovate, and people power our innovations. We are people-led and tech-empowered.

We train our team in the skillsets of the future and bring in experts like you to help us grow. We have roles for those chasing their first opportunity as well as those looking for the opportunity that will define their career. Here, you can kickstart a great career in tech, gain new skills and experience for virtually every industry, or leverage your expertise to innovate at scale, impact millions and reimagine the future of retail.

Walmart’s culture sets us apart, and we know being together helps us innovate, learn and grow great careers. This role is based in our Bangalore office for daily work, with the flexibility for associates to manage their personal lives.

Benefits

Beyond our great compensation package, you can receive incentive awards for your performance. Other great perks include a host of best-in-class benefits maternity and parental leave, PTO, health benefits, and much more.

Belonging

We aim to create a culture where every associate feels valued for who they are, rooted in respect for the individual. Our goal is to foster a sense of belonging, to create opportunities for all our associates, customers and suppliers, and to be a Walmart for everyone.

At Walmart, our vision is "everyone included." By fostering a workplace culture where everyone is—and feels—included, everyone wins. Our associates and customers reflect the makeup of all 19 countries where we operate. By making Walmart a welcoming place where all people feel like they belong, we’re able to engage associates, strengthen our business, improve our ability to serve customers, and support the communities where we operate.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Walmart, Inc., is an Equal Opportunities Employer – By Choice. We believe we are best equipped to help our associates, customers and the communities we serve live better when we really know them. That means understanding, respecting and valuing unique styles, experiences, identities, ideas and opinions – while being inclusive of all people.

Minimum Qualifications...

Outlined below are the required minimum qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no minimum qualifications.

Bachelor’s degree in law, HR, or related field OR 10+ years of relevant experience in labour statutory compliance.

Preferred Qualifications...

Outlined below are the optional preferred qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no preferred qualifications.

Ability to handle sensitive associate/labour issues., Ability to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment., Experience in audit handling and labour inspections., Experience in handling large workforce / multi-site operations., Experience in working with large multinational corporations., Expertise in compliance lifecycle management (registration to returns)., High attention to detail and analytical skills., Master’s degree / specialization in Labour Laws or HR (MBA preferred)., Proven experience in handling multi-location compliance operations., Strong communication and negotiation abilities., Strong knowledge of Indian Labour Laws & New Labour Codes., Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills., Strong stakeholder and vendor management skills.

Primary Location...

Building 10 (sez), Cessna Business Park, Kadubeesanahalli Village, Varthur Hobli , India