Assistant Manager / Deputy Manager - HR Compliance

Job Title: Assistant Manager / Deputy Manager - HR Compliance

Location: Andhra Pradesh (Project Site Based)
Department: Human Resources
Reporting To: HRBP / Regional HR Compliance Manager

Job Purpose

We are seeking an experienced HR Compliance professional to manage end-to-end statutory compliances, HR operations, time office management, labor law adherence, and industrial relations activities across project sites. The ideal candidate should possess strong knowledge of labor legislation, workforce compliance management, contractor compliance audits, and employee relations, particularly in project-based environments.

Experience

5-7 Years of Relevant Experience

Experience in:

• HR Operations
• Time Office Management
• Statutory Compliance
• Contract Labor Management
• Industrial Relations
• Project Site HR Management

Educational Qualification

• MBA (HR) / MSW (HR)
• LLB will be an added advantage

Key Responsibilities

HR Compliance & Statutory Management

• Ensure 100% compliance with all applicable Central and State labor laws.
• Manage statutory compliances related to:
• Contract Labour (Regulation & Abolition) Act
• EPF
• ESI
• Minimum Wages Act
• Payment of Wages Act
• Bonus Act
• Gratuity Act
• Shops & Establishment Act
• Building & Other Construction Workers (BOCW) Act
• Industrial Disputes Act
• Factories Act (where applicable)
• Liaise with government authorities, labor departments, PF, ESI, and statutory inspectors.
• Maintain statutory registers, records, notices, returns, and licenses.
• Conduct periodic compliance audits across project locations.

Contractor Compliance Management

• Verify and monitor contractor statutory compliances.
• Review contractor wage registers, attendance, PF/ESIC challans, and labor licenses.
• Ensure legal compliance before contractor bill certification.
• Conduct contractor compliance reviews and risk assessments.

HR Operations & Time Office Management

• Manage employee attendance, shift rosters, leave records, and manpower deployment.
• Ensure accuracy of payroll inputs and payroll compliance.
• Maintain employee records and HR documentation.
• Support onboarding, employee lifecycle management, and separations.

Industrial Relations (IR)

• Support site-level IR activities and employee grievance handling.
• Coordinate with employees, unions, contractors, and local stakeholders.
• Assist management during labor inspections, disputes, and conciliations.
• Promote harmonious employee relations at project sites.

Project Site HR Management

• Handle end-to-end HR activities at project locations.
• Coordinate workforce mobilization and deployment.
• Ensure adherence to company HR policies and statutory requirements.
• Support administration and welfare initiatives at project sites.

Socio-Economic & Local Community Engagement

• Develop understanding of local socio-economic conditions and workforce demographics.
• Build positive relationships with local communities and stakeholders.
• Support local hiring initiatives wherever required.

Required Skills & Competencies

Functional Skills

• Strong knowledge of labor laws and statutory compliances.
• Expertise in contractor labor compliance management.
• Experience in workforce administration and HR operations.
• Sound knowledge of payroll inputs and time office functions.
• Exposure to Industrial Relations and labor dispute handling.
• Compliance audit and documentation management skills.

Behavioral Competencies

• Strong stakeholder management.
• Good negotiation and conflict resolution skills.
• High attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently at project sites.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.

Preferred Industry Background

• Infrastructure
• Construction
• Engineering Projects
• Manufacturing
• EPC Companies
• Industrial Projects
• Energy / Power Projects

Language Requirement

• Fluent in English, Hindi, and Telugu (Local Language).
• Ability to effectively communicate with workforce, contractors, government authorities, and management.

Preferred Location Exposure

• Prior experience working in Andhra Pradesh / Visakhapatnam (Vizag) region.
• Understanding of local labor ecosystem, socio-economic conditions, and industrial relations environment in the region will be preferred.

Candidate Profile Summary

We are looking for a proactive HR Compliance professional with strong exposure to HR Operations, Labor Law Compliance, Time Office Management, Contractor Compliance, and Industrial Relations, preferably from project-based organizations. The candidate should be capable of independently managing compliance and workforce-related matters at site locations while ensuring statutory adherence and maintaining healthy employee relations.