HR Compliance & Employee Relations Specialist

Location: Sumgait, Azerbaijan We are hiring on behalf of our client for a confidential project based in Sumgait, Azerbaijan, and are looking for an experienced HR Compliance & Employee Relations Specialist to support and monitor fair, ethical, and legally compliant employment practices across project operations, including contractors and subcontractors. The role has a strong focus on labour compliance, employee relations, working conditions, audits, and coordination with multiple stakeholders. Key Responsibilities: Ensure compliance with Azerbaijani labour legislation and applicable international labour standards. Monitor employment contracts, working hours, payroll practices, benefits, leave entitlements, and other employment conditions. Conduct regular labour compliance audits and site inspections. Monitor working and living conditions, including worker accommodation, hygiene, safety, privacy, and overcrowding. Coordinate labour-related matters with contractors and subcontractors. Monitor the effective implementation of employee grievance mechanisms and review grievance records. Review HR processes, policies, procedures, and employment documentation for compliance. Support the development and implementation of Labour Management Plans (LMPs) and Corrective Action Plans (CAPs). Maintain accurate labour-related records, including payroll, contracts, and accommodation documentation. Ensure expatriate employees’ migration documentation complies with local legislative requirements. Monitor employment, training, and labour-management KPIs. Manage employee relations matters and support the resolution of day-to-day employee issues. Prepare reports for management, external auditors, and other relevant stakeholders. Deliver awareness and training sessions on fair labour practices and grievance procedures. Labour Management Expert JD Labour Management Expert JD Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Social Sciences, Law, or a related field. Minimum 5 years of experience in Human Resources Management. Strong understanding of labour compliance and employee relations. Experience in similar responsibilities, particularly within project-based environments, would be an advantage. Excellent command of written and spoken English. Strong communication, stakeholder management, and time-management skills. Ability to handle multiple priorities in a deadline-oriented environment. Advanced knowledge of MS Office. Familiarity with HRMS or digital compliance tracking tools is an advantage. Labour Management Expert JD Interested candidates can send their CV to the e-mail address in theApply for jobbutton.