Statutory Compliance Officer (Pan India)

Job Description Statutory Compliance Officer

Department: Statutory Compliance / HR Reports To: CEO

Location: Gurugram/Mumbai

Role Overview We are seeking a detail-oriented and knowledgeable Statutory Compliance Officer to ensure that the organization adheres to all statutory and labour law requirements. This role involves managing compliance-related documentation, handling statutory filings, and liaising with government authorities to mitigate legal and financial risks.

Key Responsibilities: -

1. Statutory Compliance • Ensure timely compliance with PF, ESI, PT, LWF, Gratuity, Bonus Act, Minimum Wages Act, and Shops & Establishment Act. • Prepare and submit statutory returns within prescribed timelines. • Maintain statutory registers and compliance documentation.

2. Labour Law & Policy Compliance • Ensure compliance with Shops & Establishment Act, Factories Act, CLRA, and other applicable laws. • Monitor and enforce adherence to all legal obligations. • Ensure compliance with internal HR policies and standards. • Draft, review, and update compliance policies (Leave Policy, POSH, Code of Conduct, etc.). • Ensure adherence to working hours, employee safety, and workplace regulations.

3. Audit & Inspection Management • Prepare and manage internal and external audits related to compliance. • Coordinate with labour inspectors and government authorities during inspections. • Mitigate compliance risks and ensure zero penalties or legal issues.

4. Policy & Documentation Compliance • Draft, review, and implement HR & compliance policies. • Ensure workforce adherence to internal policies and legal requirements. • Maintain updated compliance reports and MIS.

5. Vendor & Contractor Compliance • Ensure contractors/vendors comply with labour law requirements. • Verify contractor employees PF/ESI challans, wage registers, and other statutory records.

6. Risk & Legal Compliance • Identify compliance risks and propose preventive measures. • Support grievance redressal and workplace safety compliance. • Stay updated with the latest amendments in labour laws and HR compliance requirements.

Key Skills & Competencies

• Strong knowledge of labour laws & statutory compliance.

• Familiarity with PF, ESI, PT, Gratuity, Bonus Acts, and other labour law regulations.

• Excellent documentation, record-keeping, and reporting skills.

• Ability to handle audits and inspections independently.

• Strong communication and coordination skills.

• Proficiency in MS Office.

Qualification & Experience

• Bachelors / Master’s degree in HR, Law, or a related field.

• 5–8 years of experience in statutory compliance / labour law compliance (HR domain preferred).

• Experience in the IT or service industry preferred.

• Salary – As per Company Norms.