Role Overview:

As the Lead Assistant Manager for India HR Statutory Compliance, you will serve as the primary custodian of our regulatory health, ensuring the organization remains fully aligned with the evolving landscape of Indian labour laws. Your day-to-day will involve overseeing complex payroll compliance, managing high-stakes audits, and driving the integrity of our statutory filings. You will collaborate closely with internal HR stakeholders, finance teams, and external legal counsel to mitigate risks and streamline operational workflows. By maintaining a robust compliance framework, you directly protect the organization from legal exposure while ensuring seamless service delivery for our employees and stakeholders, ultimately fostering a culture of trust and operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities:

- Oversee end-to-end statutory compliance processes, including EPF, ESIC, Professional Tax, and LWF, to ensure 100% adherence to state and central labour regulations.

- Manage external vendor relationships by monitoring performance metrics and service level agreements to ensure timely and accurate statutory filings.

- Conduct periodic internal audits of payroll and HR records to identify potential gaps and implement corrective measures before they escalate into compliance risks.

- Develop and maintain comprehensive MIS reports and dashboards using Power BI to provide leadership with actionable insights into compliance health and operational trends.

- Lead the coordination of external statutory inspections and audits, acting as the primary point of contact to ensure transparent and efficient resolution of queries.

- Streamline payroll processing workflows by integrating compliance checks, ensuring that all financial disbursements are accurate and legally compliant.

Required Skillset:

- Demonstrate deep functional expertise in Indian labour laws and statutory compliance frameworks, with a proven track record of managing complex regulatory requirements.

- Exhibit strong analytical capabilities by leveraging Power BI and advanced Excel to transform raw data into strategic MIS reports for senior management.

- Possess exceptional vendor management skills, with the ability to negotiate, monitor, and hold third-party service providers accountable for deliverables.

- Communicate complex legal and compliance concepts clearly to diverse stakeholders, ensuring alignment across cross-functional teams.

- Maintain a proactive approach to problem-solving, with the ability to adapt quickly to changing legislative updates and organizational requirements.

- Hold a professional degree in Human Resources or a related field, complemented by a meticulous attention to detail and a commitment to maintaining high standards of data integrity.

- Thrive in a fast-paced environment, demonstrating the ability to manage multiple priorities independently while maintaining high levels of accuracy and professional discretion.