Rohan Ray Kale

About Rohan Ray Kale

Results-driven Compliance Manager with 8 years of cross-functional experience across HR Operations, Risk Analysis, and Technical Engineering. I specialize in bridging the gap between complex regulatory requirements and organizational efficiency, ensuring seamless adherence to labor and statutory frameworks.My career journey provides a unique analytical edge:• The Foundation: Started in Mechanical Engineering (R&D), mastering process precision, fabrication technology, and labor management.• The Transition: Spent 6 years as an HR Operations Analyst, becoming a subject matter expert in the Employee Life Cycle, onboarding/off-boarding, and risk mitigation.• The Current Focus: As a Compliance Manager, I lead audit cycles, manage vendor ecosystems, and design robust policies—including POSH implementation.I am currently focused on integrating AI-driven tools to automate compliance dashboarding, transforming raw data into clear, visual narratives. This allows for real-time risk assessment and a more profound understanding of organizational health. By blending technical rigor with a deep understanding of people operations, I thrive on solving complex regulatory challenges and fostering a culture of transparency and excellence.

Experience

1. Global Compliance Program Manager

   Zendesk

   Dec 2025 — Present

   As a Legal Compliance Program Manager, I lead the strategic planning, execution, and governance of the organization’s compliance programs, ensuring alignment with regulatory requirements, business objectives, and risk appetite. I act as a key decision-maker, advisor, and escalation point for all compliance-related matters.Key Responsibilities:• Own and manage the end-to-end legal and regulatory compliance program across the organization• Define compliance strategy, roadmap, and annual plans aligned with business priorities• Lead cross-functional stakeholders (Legal, HR, Finance, Operations, IT) to drive compliance execution• Identify, assess, and prioritize compliance risks; drive mitigation and remediation initiatives• Oversee policy governance, including creation, approval, rollout, and periodic review of frameworks• Provide leadership during audits, regulatory inspections, and external assessments• Act as the primary point of contact for regulators, external counsel, and auditors• Establish compliance governance models, escalation mechanisms, and decision workflows• Build dashboards, metrics, and reporting for leadership visibility and board-level updates• Lead investigations into compliance breaches, define corrective actions, and ensure closure• Drive organization-wide training and awareness programs to embed a culture of compliance• Mentor and guide teams on compliance best practices and regulatory interpretation• Enable scalable compliance operations to support business growth and expansion

Education

• Loyola High School & Junior College Pune

  Science , PCM

  2010 — 2012

• Dr. Kalmadi Shamarao High School

  SSC, SSC

  2003 — 2010

• Chanakya Education Societys Indira College of Commerce & Science, Pune

  Master of Business Administration - MBA, Human Resources Management and Services

• Savitribai Phule Pune University

  Bachelor's degree, Mechanical Engineering

  2012 — 2018