Role: Assistant Manager - Statutory Compliance Duration: Permanent - Full Time Shift: 9:00AM - 6:00PM Work Mode: Hybrid (3 days a week) Location: Pune, MH We’re hiring an Assistant/Deputy Manager – HR Statutory Compliance to own compliance programs across central and state labour laws for an IT/ITES-led environment. You’ll be the subject-matter expert, run audits and inspections, steer filings and records, manage contract labour compliance, and coach business/HR on risk mitigation and policy updates. What You'll Do: • Lead statutory compliance & advisory across India labour laws (Factories, Shops & Establishments, CLRA, Wages/Minimum Wages, Gratuity, EPF, ESI, Maternity Benefit, POSH, ID Act, Apprentices, etc.). • Track legal changes, assess business impact, and update policies/SOPs/handbooks. • Plan and execute internal audits; front government audits/inspections (Labour Dept., EPF, ESI) and close actions on time. • Ensure timely filings/returns and airtight record-keeping (licenses, registrations, challans, inspection notes). • Oversee contract labour compliance—contractor due diligence, registrations, and remittances. • Drive risk identification & mitigation, handle disputes/grievances per law, liaise with Legal where needed. • Build awareness & training for HR, managers and employees; promote a culture of ethics and compliance. • Collaborate with HR, Finance, Legal, Operations and maintain regulator relationships. Requirements What You Need To Qualify: • 10+ years in HR Labour/Statutory Compliance, ideally with IT/ITES exposure. • Strong command of central & state labour laws, audits/inspections, and end-to-end filings. • Crisp written/spoken communication; stakeholder management and negotiation strength. • Proficiency with HRIS/compliance tools; meticulous documentation habits. • Education: Bachelor’s/Master’s in Law/Labour Compliance; relevant certifications preferred. • Experience working with multi-site, multi-state footprints; comfort collaborating with global HR leaders.