Project Manager – India Labor Code Implementation

We are M&G Global Services Private Limited (formerly known as 10FA India Private Limited, and prior to that Prudential Global Services Private Limited). We are a fully owned subsidiary of the M&G group of companies, operating as a Global Capability Centre providing a range of value adding services to the Group since 2003.

Our purpose is to give everyone real confidence to put their money to work. With a heritage dating back more than 175 years, we have a long history of innovation in savings and investments, combining asset management and insurance expertise to offer a wide range of solutions. 

Our two distinct operating segments, Asset Management and Life, work together to provide access to balanced, long-term investment and savings solutions.

M&G Global Services has rapidly transformed itself into a powerhouse of capability that is playing an important role in M&G’s ambition to be the best loved and most successful savings and investments company in the world.

Our diversified service offerings extending from Digital Services (Digital Engineering, AI, Advanced Analytics, RPA, and BI & Insights), Business Transformation, Management Consulting & Strategy, Finance, Actuarial, Quants, Research, Information Technology, Customer Service, Risk & Compliance and Audit provide our people with exciting career growth opportunities. Through our behaviours of telling it like it is, owning it now, and moving it forward together with care and integrity; we are creating an exceptional place to work for exceptional talent.

Key Responsibilities

Labor Code Implementation

• Drive end-to-end project planning and execution for compliance with India’s new labor codes (Wages, Social Security, Industrial Relations, Occupational Safety).
• Conduct impact analysis on existing HR policies, payroll structures, benefits, and ER frameworks.
• Liaise with Legal and Compliance teams to ensure adherence to statutory requirements and timelines.
• Develop and maintain a roadmap for phased implementation, including risk mitigation strategies.

Policy Formulation & Governance

• Review and update HR policies impacted by labor code changes (leave, working hours, wages, gratuity, PF, bonus, etc.).
• Ensure alignment with organizational philosophy while meeting regulatory standards.
• Prepare communication materials and FAQs for employees and managers.

Rewards, Payroll & System Changes

• Partner with Compensation & Benefits team to redesign salary structures, allowances, and benefits as per new wage definitions.
• Work closely with Payroll and HRIS teams to update systems, processes, and compliance reporting.
• Validate payroll simulations and ensure error-free execution during transition.
• Manage system configuration changes, testing, and deployment in collaboration with IT and vendors.

Change Management & Employee Relations

• Design and execute large-scale change management plans, including stakeholder engagement, training, and communication campaigns.
• Collaborate with ER team to manage employee queries and grievances related to labor code changes.
• Monitor adoption and address resistance through proactive interventions.

Stakeholder Management

• Coordinate with internal teams (HRBPs, Finance, Legal, IT) and external partners (consultants, auditors, government bodies).
• Facilitate governance forums and provide regular status updates to leadership.
• Ensure timely escalation and resolution of project risks/issues.

Qualifications

Required:

• 8–12 years of HR experience with strong exposure to policy formulation, rewards, payroll, and employee relations.
• Proven experience managing system changes (HRIS/payroll) and large-scale change management initiatives.
• Strong understanding of India labor laws and upcoming labor codes.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Proficiency in project management tools (MS Project, Excel, PowerPoint).

Preferred:

• PMP or similar project management certification.
• Experience in HR technology implementation (Workday)
• Exposure to large scale change management initiatives

We have a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture at M&G Global Services, regardless of gender, ethnicity, age, sexual orientation, nationality, disability or long term condition, we are looking to attract, promote and retain exceptional people. We also welcome those who take part in military service and those returning from career breaks.