Compliance Manager

Role: Compliance Manager Labour Law

Overview:

The Senior Manager - Compliance will be responsible for PAN India regulatory labour law compliance for Sodexo, working in close coordination with external compliance partners/vendors and Regional HR Business Partners (HRBPs). The role ensures statutory adherence, day-to-day compliance execution, and audit readiness across all operating locations.

Key Responsibilities:

Regulatory Compliance Management

• Ensure PAN India compliance under EPF, ESIC, Minimum Wages, CLRA, Shops & Establishments, Payment of Wages, Payment of Bonus, Payment of Gratuity, POSH, and the emerging Labour Codes.
• Track state-specific legislative changes and support timely, accurate implementation.
• Maintain a compliance calendar for statutory filings, renewals, licenses, and returns.

External Partner Coordination

• Manage day-to-day coordination with external compliance partners for filings, license renewals, and inspections.
• Review compliance reports, registers, and challans submitted by partners for accuracy and timeliness.
• Flag and follow up on discrepancies or delays with compliance vendors.

HRBP & Stakeholder Collaboration

• Partner with Regional HRBPs to execute ground-level compliance and resolve site-specific queries.
• Act as the first point of contact for regional HR and operations on labour law matters.
• Provide clear, practical compliance guidance to non-legal stakeholders.

Audit & Risk Support

• Conduct periodic compliance audits/checklists across regions; identify gaps and track closure.
• Support internal and client audits with documentation and evidence.
• Escalate compliance risks to the Head of Compliance in a timely manner.

Reporting & Documentation

• Prepare compliance MIS, dashboards, and status updates for leadership review.
• Draft and maintain compliance process notes and communication material.

Required Qualification:

• Bachelor's/master’s degree in social work, HR, or related field (LLB preferred).
• 6–10 years of experience in labour law compliance, preferably across multi-location/PAN India operations.
• Strong working knowledge of EPF, ESIC, Minimum Wages, CLRA, S&E Act, and the four Labour Codes.
• Experience coordinating with third-party compliance vendors/partners.
• Ability to work cross-functionally with HR, Payroll, Finance, and Operations.

Key Skills

• Statutory and regulatory interpretation
• Stakeholder management across regional and corporate teams
• Vendor/partner coordination
• Analytical and audit orientation
• Strong written and verbal communication
• Proficiency in MS Excel and PowerPoint