Assistant Manager - Statutory Compliance

Roles & responsibilities :
Ensure compliance with applicable labour laws, including the Factories Act, Shops & Establishment Act, CLRA, PF, ESI, PT, LWF, Gratuity, Bonus, and other statutory requirements.
Manage statutory filings, returns, renewals, registers, and documentation within prescribed timelines.
Oversee statutory deductions, remittances, payroll compliance, overtime calculations, and employee benefits.
Coordinate with government authorities, labour inspectors, and regulatory bodies; handle inspections, notices, audits, and legal queries.
Manage contractor and vendor compliance, including wage payments, statutory remittances, licences, and labour welfare requirements.
Ensure compliance with POSH requirements, employee relations, disciplinary procedures, and workplace governance.
Conduct internal compliance audits, identify gaps, implement corrective actions, and maintain audit-ready records.
Develop compliance policies, SOPs, trackers, and reports; provide compliance updates and risk assessments to management.
Coordinate statutory requirements related to employee onboarding, separation, apprenticeships, and medical check-ups.
Support payroll processing, compliance reporting, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Preferred candidate profile :
Education: M.B.A/ M.S.W/ PG Diploma in Labour Law
Job Related Experience:
6 - 8 years of progressive experience in statutory compliance, labour law administration
and contractor compliance
Experience with Manufacturing, Pharmaceuticals and Healthcare industry preferred.
Deep knowledge of Local & National labour laws, statutory framework, industrial regulations & audit processes
Experience handling labour & factory inspections, audits and other regulatory inspections
Proficiency in digital compliance portals (Shram Suvidha, EPFO, ESIC, etc.)
Knowledge in payroll management
Ability to identify operational gaps, interpret, and implement as per statutory requirements

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