Manager - Compliance

Job Summary:

Key Responsibilities:

SEZ Compliance

• Ensure adherence to SEZ Act, 2005 and SEZ Rules, 2006 for all operations within the SEZ.
  
• Manage SEZ online portal activities (Softex Forms, Bond-cum-Legal Undertaking, statutory filings).
  
• Handle documentation for material movements (inward, outward, subcontracting, job work, re-imports, exports).
  
• Prepare and submit Monthly, Quarterly, and Annual SEZ reports.
  
• Liaise with SEZ office, Customs, and SEZ authorities for approvals, permissions, and audits.
  

Factories & Labour Compliance

• Ensure compliance with Factories Act, 1948, Shops & Establishments Act, and other applicable labour laws (PF, ESI, CLRA, Gratuity, Maternity Benefits, etc.).
  
• Coordinate with the Labour Department & Factory Inspectorate for licenses, inspections, and statutory submissions.
  
• Maintain statutory registers and compliance records related to labour and factory operations.
  
• Monitor safety regulations, working hours, overtime, and occupational health norms.
  

Vendor & Third-Party Compliance

• Ensure vendors and contractors comply with PF, ESI, GST, SEZ norms, and labour obligations.
  
• Manage compliance for third-party service providers (security, housekeeping, canteen, contractors).
  
• Conduct periodic vendor audits and compliance checks.
  

Facility Compliance

• Ensure compliance with fire safety, pollution control, health & safety regulations, and environmental standards.
  
• Track and renew facility-related licenses, approvals, and NOCs.
  
• Coordinate with facility management teams to ensure compliance readiness.
  

Liaison & Audit Support

• Liaise with government officials (SEZ, Customs, Labour, Factory, Fire, Pollution Control Board).
  
• Support external & internal auditors, statutory auditors, and regulatory inspections.
  
• Handle compliance queries, audits, and investigations with accuracy and transparency.
  

General Compliance & Coordination

• Maintain and update all statutory registers, stock registers, and compliance records.
  
• Monitor validity and renewal of bank guarantees, SEZ LOAs, LUTs, licenses, and authorizations.
  
• Liaise with internal teams (Finance, HR, Logistics, Operations) for smooth compliance execution.
  
• Stay updated with amendments, circulars, and notifications in SEZ, Factory, Labour, and Facility laws, ensuring implementation.
  
• Manage all facility-related insurance requirements, ensuring timely renewals and sourcing of new insurance coverage in line with organizational needs.
  

Qualifications & Skills:

• Graduate/Postgraduate in Commerce, Law, Business Administration, or related field.
  
• 6+ years of experience in SEZ, Factory, Labour, Vendor & Facility compliance (preferably in a manufacturing/aerospace/engineering SEZ unit).
  
• Strong knowledge of SEZ Rules, Factories Act, Labour Laws, GST exemptions, Customs Act.
  
• Proficiency in MS Office and SEZ Online portal.
  
• Strong documentation, analytical, and coordination skills.
  
• Excellent communication and liaison abilities with authorities, auditors, vendors, and internal teams.
  
• Ability to manage multiple compliance areas under strict deadlines.