Role & responsibilities
1. Statutory Compliance
- Ensure compliance with all central & state labour laws (Factories Act, CLRA, Minimum Wage Act, Bonus Act, Gratuity Act, Maternity Benefit Act, Shops & Establishments, ESIC, EPF etc.).
- Monitor and maintain registers, forms, and notices as per respective Acts.
- Ensure timely submission of statutory returns: PF, ESIC, LWF, PT, Bonus, Accident/Incident Reports, Abstracts Displays
- Maintain a compliance calendar and ensure zero missed timelines.
2. Contract Labour Compliance
- Verify contractor license, registrations and validity under CLRA.
- Ensure monthly compliance records from contractors: Wage register, attendance, muster roll, PF/ESIC challans, wage slips etc.
- Conduct physical audits for wage disbursement, payouts, and onboarding.
3. HR Process Compliance
- Ensure adherence to internal HR policies (Code of Conduct, POSH, Leave, Disciplinary Process, Attendance, Workplace Safety Norms).
- Track employee lifecycle documentation: Joining documents, exit documentation, ID proof verification etc.
4. Legal & Audit Readiness
- Coordinate with internal auditors and external statutory auditors.
- Ensure 100% documentation readiness for Labour Department visits.
- Prepare reports, dashboards, and statutory trackers for management.
5. Safety, Welfare & Training
- Verify statutory welfare facilities (restroom, drinking water, lighting, first-aid etc).
- Ensure accident reporting and coordination with ESIC/WC
- Conduct periodic awareness sessions for HR Officers and contractors on compliance processes.
- Highlight risks and provide corrective action plans for non-compliance.
- Update HR on regulatory changes and implement new statutory requirements.
6. Documentation & MIS
- Maintain digital and physical records of all compliance documents.
- Prepare monthly HR compliance scorecards for all locations.
- Follow up with cross-functional teams for closure of audit observations.