A diversified conglomerate engaged in sectors like energy, infrastructure, and resources.
Execute internal audits and compliance reviews across HR, Legal, and IR processes.
Maintain documentation to ensure audit readiness for internal and external reviews.
Share lessons learned and best practices across GCC and BU teams.
Track closure of audit findings and ensure accountability on action items.
This position partners closely with Group Assurance, GCC Legal & HR teams, BU leadership, and external regulators to ensure audit readiness, risk transparency, and compliance with internal and external requirements.
Report progress, gaps, and exceptions to Tower Lead – LEA and GCC leadership.
Monitor employee relations issues, union dynamics, and grievance handling.
The Lead – Audit & IR Risk Assessment is responsible for executing and overseeing internal audits, compliance reviews, and industrial relations (IR) risk assessments across the GCC and Business Units. The role ensures governance, labour law compliance, and risk management practices are implemented consistently, while providing actionable insights to mitigate organizational exposure to regulatory, operational, and employee relations risks.
Liaise with external auditors, regulators, and consultants as required.
Provide insights and recommendations to mitigate potential IR risks in collaboration with BU HR/IR teams.
Partner with Group Assurance, BU HR/IR, GCC Legal, and Compliance Officers to ensure alignment of audits and risk reviews.
Assess risks related to industrial relations, workforce practices, and labour law compliance.
Recommend improvements to policies, processes, and internal controls based on audit findings.
Conduct risk-based audits, prepare risk registers, and track corrective action plans.
Contribute to knowledge repositories on compliance and risk management
Act as the primary coordinator for BU-level audits and IR risk reviews.
Develop and maintain compliance dashboards, audit reports, and risk heatmaps.
Professional certifications such as CIA (Certified Internal Auditor), CISA, or Labour Law certifications preferred.
Exposure to risk frameworks, compliance dashboards, and audit tools.
8–12 years in audit, compliance, or IR risk management, preferably in a GCC, multinational, or large conglomerate.
Strong understanding of labour laws, regulatory compliance, and audit methodologies.
Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in Law, HR, Business Administration, or Commerce.
Proven track record in conducting audits, managing IR risks, and reporting to senior leadership.