Benefits Specialist I (Compliance Specialist)

Dayforce; India; On-site; INR 300,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

Dayforce is seeking a detail-oriented Compliance Specialist to manage end-to-end statutory and labor law compliance for its customers in India. This entry-level, full-time role emphasizes adherence to state and national regulations with a strong focus on documentation and accurate reporting.

You will handle payroll-related compliance tasks, file statutory returns, assist with audits, and coordinate with vendors to ensure regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Experience in statutory compliance and labor law adherence.
• Understanding of statutory/labor law across PAN India.
• Familiarity with PF, ESI, PT, and LWF regulations and processes.
• Excellent documentation, data management, and communication skills.
• Proficiency in Excel-based reporting and compliance software.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with PF, ESIC, PT, and LWF laws, including reports, challans, returns, and remittances.
• Prepare and file monthly and annual statutory returns (e.g., Bonus Act, Gratuity, POSH, NFH, Maternity Act, Equal Remuneration Act).
• Monitor and validate monthly minimum wages in line with state regulations.
• Handle internal and external audits related to payroll and compliance.
• Represent the organization during labor inspections and ensure timely closure of notices.
• Oversee vendor compliance for outsourced workforce and staffing vendors.

Skills

Statutory compliance

Labor law

PF/ESI/PT/LWF

Documentation

Excel reporting

Tools

Compliance software

Job description

Benefits Specialist I (Compliance Specialist) at Dayforce

Dayforce, a global Human Capital Management (HCM) company, is hiring a detail-oriented Compliance Specialist to manage end-to-end statutory and labor law compliance for its customers in India. This full-time, entry-level role focuses on ensuring adherence to labor laws for a diversified employee base.

Key Eligibility Criteria

• Prior experience in statutory compliance and labor law adherence.
• Strong understanding of statutory/labor law compliance across PAN India.
• Familiarity with PF, ESI, PT, and LWF regulations and processes.
• Excellent documentation, data management, and communication skills.
• Proficiency in Excel-based reporting and compliance software.

Responsibilities & Scope of Work

• Ensure compliance with PF, ESIC, PT, and LWF laws, including reports, challans, returns, and remittances.
• Prepare and file monthly and annual statutory returns (e.g., Bonus Act, Gratuity, POSH, NFH, Maternity Act, Equal Remuneration Act).
• Monitor and validate monthly minimum wages in line with state regulations.
• Handle internal and external audits related to payroll and compliance.
• Represent the organization during labor inspections and ensure timely closure of notices.
• Oversee vendor compliance for outsourced workforce and staffing vendors.

Stipend, Compensation & Mode

Compensation: Not specified (Competitive pay and benefits mentioned).

Mode: Full-time.