IN_Executive Director_Global Workforce Compliance Solutions_Regulatory & Business Solutions_TRS_Bangalore

Line of Service

Tax

Industry/Sector

Not Applicable

Specialism

Operations

Management Level

Managing Director

Job Description & Summary

At PwC, our people in tax services focus on providing advice and guidance to clients on tax planning, compliance, and strategy. These individuals help businesses navigate complex tax regulations and optimise their tax positions.

In tax regulatory at PwC, you will focus on monitoring and interpreting tax regulations and legislation. In this field, you will provide advice and guidance to clients on the impact of regulatory changes, helping businesses stay compliant with tax laws and regulations and adapt their tax strategies accordingly.

Why PWC

At PwC, you will be part of a vibrant community of solvers that leads with trust and creates distinctive outcomes for our clients and communities. This purpose-led and values-driven work, powered by technology in an environment that drives innovation, will enable you to make a tangible impact in the real world. We reward your contributions, support your wellbeing, and offer inclusive benefits, flexibility programmes and mentorship that will help you thrive in work and life. Together, we grow, learn, care, collaborate, and create a future of infinite experiences for each other. Learn more 

about us

At PwC, we believe in providing equal employment opportunities, without any discrimination on the grounds of gender, ethnic background, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, religion or other beliefs, perceived differences and status protected by law. We strive to create an environment where each one of our people can bring their true selves and contribute to their personal growth and the firm’s growth. To enable this, we have zero tolerance for any discrimination and harassment based on the above considerations.

Responsibilities 

Practice Building & Strategic Leadership

• Lead and scale the Global Workforce Compliance Solutions practice, integrating global mobility, employee tax, immigration, social security, labour law, payroll, HRMS and managed services capabilities.

• Define go-to-market priorities and drive sustainable growth across GCCs, technology, manufacturing and multinational employers.

• Build, mentor and lead a high-performing multidisciplinary team while maintaining strong quality, risk, delivery and profitability discipline.

• Collaborate across functions and the global network to connect India opportunities with relevant international capabilities.

Global Mobility & Employee Tax

• Lead complex inbound and outbound global mobility programmes covering expatriate taxation, tax planning, assignment management, tax equalisation and related regulatory matters.

• Oversee immigration compliance for internationally mobile employees and coordinate multi-country mobility engagements.

• Advise clients on personal tax matters involving non-residents and expatriates, including assessments, appeals, refund recovery and other tax controversy matters.

• Support compensation structuring and employee benefits reviews from tax and regulatory perspectives.

Social Security & Provident Fund

• Advise clients on Provident Fund and broader social security compliance, remediation and transformation matters.

• Lead complex projects involving private PF trust transitions, legacy PF reviews, EPF/EPS matters and compliance remediation.

• Advise on International Worker requirements, Social Security Agreement analysis and Certificate of Coverage applicability.

• Conduct social security due diligence and gap assessments and develop pragmatic remediation plans.

Labour & Employment Law Advisory

• Serve as a senior subject matter adviser on New Labour Codes readiness and implementation and broader labour and employment compliance matters.

• Advise on minimum wages, gratuity, professional tax, Shops and Establishments requirements, maternity benefits, POSH, apprenticeship regulations and related areas.

• Lead labour-law compliance reviews, due diligence, gap assessments, inspections/notices support and compliance transformation engagements.

• Advise clients establishing or expanding GCCs and other entities in India on workforce policies, regulatory requirements and HR policy design.

Payroll, HRMS & Workforce Transformation

• Lead and originate engagements relating to payroll transformation, HRMS solutions, managed services and people-process optimisation.

• Help clients strengthen payroll governance, compliance controls, operating models and service delivery.

• Work with HR, finance, tax, compliance and technology stakeholders to integrate workforce-related solutions and deliver measurable operational improvements.

Business Development & Client Leadership

• Build trusted relationships with senior client stakeholders and identify opportunities to expand the Firm’s workforce, tax and compliance services.

• Lead strategic proposals, solution development and cross-functional pursuits for complex client requirements.

• Develop market opportunities across global mobility, social security, labour law, payroll transformation, HRMS and managed services.

• Represent the Firm in industry associations, professional forums, client workshops and knowledge-sharing sessions.

• Contribute to thought leadership, publications, webinars and other market-facing initiatives.

Desired Experience & Qualifications

• Approximately 15+ years of relevant professional-services experience across global mobility, employee/direct taxation, labour laws, social security and related workforce advisory areas.

• Demonstrated experience leading multidisciplinary teams, building practices and managing large, complex client portfolios.

• Strong track record in business development, senior stakeholder management and delivery of multi-country engagements.

• Deep understanding of Indian employee taxation, PF/social security and labour-law compliance, with practical experience handling complex advisory and remediation matters.

• Experience working with multinational organisations, GCCs, start-ups and large domestic employers.

• Chartered Accountant qualification strongly preferred; additional qualifications in law, company secretarial practice, information systems audit or related disciplines would be advantageous.

Leadership Attributes

• Strategic and entrepreneurial mindset with strong execution orientation.

• Ability to build, motivate and develop high-performing teams.

• Strong executive presence and ability to influence senior stakeholders.

• Collaborative, approachable and effective across multidisciplinary and cross-border teams.

• Strong commercial orientation with commitment to quality, risk management and client outcomes.

• Ability to translate complex regulatory requirements into practical business solutions.

Mandatory Skill Sets-Global mobility services, Global Tax knowledge, running of tax function globally Build Tax COE function process, migration and global tax operation capabilities

Preferred Skill Sets-Global mobility services, Global Tax knowledge, running of tax function globally Build Tax COE function process, migration and global tax operation capabilities

Years of Experience required-12+ years

Education Qualification-CA, Post Graduation

Education (if blank, degree and/or field of study not specified)

Degrees/Field of Study required: MBA (Master of Business Administration), Bachelor of TechnologyDegrees/Field of Study preferred:

Certifications (if blank, certifications not specified)

Required Skills

Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM)

Optional Skills

Accepting Feedback, Accepting Feedback, Active Listening, AI Fluency, AI-Human Collaboration, Analytical Thinking, Business Strategy, Client Management, Coaching and Feedback, Communication, Compliance and Standards, Complying With Regulations, Corporate Tax Planning, Creativity, Digital Tooling, Embracing Change, Emotional Regulation, Empathy, Exemplary Leadership, Financial Accounting, Inclusion, Influence, Innovation, Intellectual Curiosity, Learning Agility {+ 22 more}

Desired Languages (If blank, desired languages not specified)

Travel Requirements

Available for Work Visa Sponsorship?

Government Clearance Required?

Job Posting End Date

October 20, 2026