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.
- Solid 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

📌 Compliance Manager (Chennai)
🏢 Sodexo
📍 Chennai