Strategic HR Compliance Advisor

About the Role

HR Advisor

statutory compliance, policy advisory, and governance

ideal for someone who brings deep operational HR knowledge and can independently guide the team

with best practices, risk mitigation, and process excellence.

Location: Bengaluru (Hybrid/Remote)

Engagement: Part-time | Consulting Basis

Key Responsibilities

Compliance Advisory (Primary Focus)

● Provide expert guidance on labour laws, statutory compliance, and HR governance for

PAN-India operations.

● Review and advise on compliance requirements including PF, ESI, Gratuity, Bonus, Shops &

Establishment, CLRA, and other applicable laws.

● Monitor upcoming regulatory changes and recommend necessary process/policy updates.

● Assist with vendor compliance checks, audit preparedness, and documentation accuracy.

● Ensure all HR processes align with legal and organizational compliance standards.

HR Operations Support

● Advise the team on HR process improvements, documentation standards, and

governance-related SOPs.

● Support in evaluating and strengthening employee lifecycle processes (onboarding, exits, HR

documentation, etc.).

● Guide the HR team on managing employee records, HR audits, and maintaining data

accuracy on HRIS.

● Assist the team in drafting or updating HR policies and templates in alignment with compliance

and business needs.

Consulting & Advisory

● Serve as a subject-matter expert for HR Ops queries and escalations.

● Recommend best practices for risk mitigation and process streamlining.

● Conduct periodic audits of HR Ops processes and share improvement recommendations.

● Mentor HR team members on compliance-related knowledge and operational excellence.

Requirements

10+ years

● Strong understanding of Indian labour laws and state-specific regulations (especially

Karnataka).

● Experience in compliance audits, statutory documentation, and HR governance.

● Ability to work independently and provide structured, practical recommendations.

● Strong communication and documentation skills.

Nice to Have

● Experience working with HR outsourcing, consulting, or GCC/startup environments.

● Exposure to HRIS tools and HR process optimisation.

● Ability to conduct internal training on compliance topics.