Compliance Specialist & Talent Advisor

This is a dual role of supporting India labour related compliance and being a member of the talent acquisition team

Key Responsibilities:

LABOUR GOVERNANCE COMPLIANCE

Stay abreast of changes in labour laws statutory regulations labour codes and compliance requirements applicable across jurisdictions and assess their impact on the organization.

Demonstrate strong knowledge of Labour Codes and related Rules including monitoring legislative developments and supporting implementation initiatives.

Coordinate with external compliance partners and consultants to manage compliance calendars across legal entities and ensure timely statutory filings and submissions.

Ensure compliance with the POSH act including timely filing of annual reports with the appropriate authorities.

Review update and maintain POSH policies and procedures in line with evolving legal and regulatory requirements.

Ensure compliance with the Contract Labour (Regulation and Abolition) Act and applicable rules including maintenance of statutory records and contractor compliance monitoring.

Ensure compliance with the Apprentices Act 1961 and applicable Apprenticeship Rules.

Manage end-to-end apprenticeship administration including execution and registration of apprenticeship contracts attendance tracking stipend payments training schedules performance monitoring and statutory reporting.

Maintain apprenticeship records databases and MIS reports for management review and regulatory compliance.

Review statutory documents and ensure maintenance of registers records returns and notices as prescribed under labour laws including CLRA Shops & Establishments Acts and other applicable legislations.

Coordinate with authorized signatories and stakeholders to obtain approvals and execute statutory documents before submission to government authorities.

Monitor renewals and expiry of registrations licenses and statutory approvals under Shops & Establishments Acts CLRA and other applicable labour legislations through the Shram Suvidha Portal and other regulatory platforms.

Monitor and manage contingent workforce compliance ensuring adherence to applicable labour laws and contractual obligations.

Maintain accurate compliance records documentation and audit-ready evidence for internal and external reviews.

Support labour compliance audits inspections and regulatory inquiries by government authorities.

Prepare periodic compliance reports dashboards and management updates on statutory compliance status and risk areas.

Collaborate with HR Legal Payroll Procurement and business teams to ensure effective labour compliance management.

Undertake any other compliance-related responsibilities and projects as assigned by management.

RECRUITING

Facilitates recruiting process with hiring manager (sourcing interviewing and selection)

Establishes and maintains open communication with supervisors and managers in determining recruiting needs

Sources candidates consistently evaluates current and new sourcing opportunities

Ensures all pre-employment screening is completed

Maintains legally required files for job openings and candidate selection

Produces requested information for monthly reports as needed

Performs project work related to ongoing recruiting initiatives

Ensures metrics are achieved within Service Level Agreement

Any other activities as assigned

Strong written and verbal communications skills

Presentation of problems to appropriate people in an objective and non-judgmental manner

Ability to perform intermediate/advanced computer skills (e.g. Word Excel PowerPoint etc.)

Ability to prioritize work and adaptability to changing work demands

Ability to maintain composure under pressure

Ability to negotiate on issues

Qualifications (Minimum Required):

• Bachelors degree.

• Fortrea may consider relevant and equivalent experience in lieu of educational requirements.

• Proven knowledge of human resources recruiting or scheduling functions.

Experience (Minimum Required):

• 4 to 7 years of experience working in HR compliances

Preferred Qualifications Include: N/A

Physical Demands/Work Environment:

• Needs to be flexible with working hours and work overtime as needed.

• May travel on occasion.

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