HR Compliance Specialist (Subject Matter Expert – Labor Law & Payroll)

Role :       HR Compliance Specialist (SME –Labor Law & Payroll)

Location:   Gurgaon

Industry: Real Estate

Education: Graduation + MBA (mandatory) 

CTC: Up to ₹8 LPA (Based on candidate caliber) + Corporate Health Insurance

About Shubhashray Housing

Shubhashray Housing is a mission driven company focused on addressing the affordable housing needs of low-income families. It is a professionally run, debt free company with over 175 employees and projects across 9 locations in NCR, Gujarat and Rajasthan.  

Learn more:
Website: https://shubhashray.com/about-us/
Impact Video: https://youtu.be/Rd8cLpBq5NU

Our Culture 

We maintain the highest standards of integrity with all stakeholders and partners: our customers, employees, contractors and our site workmen. We take pride in enhancing our customers’ lives even after we have handed over the homes. We have zero tolerance for politicking. We like low-ego and conscientious people whose life mission is to constantly learn. We practice a culture that rewards initiative, a low-cost mindset and deliverability, with little regard for hierarchy or centralisation.  

If you have the right mix of intelligence, passion and high integrity needed to help us accomplish our goals,

we strongly encourage you to apply.

Why Join Us:  

1. Great Place to Work: Shubhashray Housing India was certified as a "Great Place to Work," offering a dynamic and supportive work environment. 
2. Growth Opportunities: We offer a steep learning curve in a fast-growing company that encourages independent decision-making. 
3. Mission-Driven: Be part of a mission driven, high energy team to provide efficient housing solutions while enhancing customers' lives. 

About the Job Opportunity

We are seeking a Subject Matter Expert (SME) in HR Compliance with deep expertise in Indian Labor Laws and Payroll Governance. The role will be responsible for ensuring 100% statutory compliance, payroll accuracy, risk mitigation, audit readiness, and advisory support to leadership on regulation.

The ideal candidate should possess strong knowledge of Central & State labor legislations, payroll structuring, statutory filings, and compliance frameworks across multiple locations.

Key Responsibilities

Labor Law Compliance

• Ensure compliance with all applicable Central & State labor laws including:
  • Shops & Establishment Act
  • Minimum Wages Act
  • Payment of Wages Act
  • EPF & Miscellaneous Provisions Act
  • ESI Act
  • Payment of Bonus Act
  • Gratuity Act
  • Maternity Benefit Act
  • CLRA Act (if applicable)
• Monitor regulatory updates and assess impact on company policies.
• Liaise with government authorities, inspectors, and consultants.
• Manage inspections, notices, and legal documentation.
• Ensure timely filing of returns, registers, and statutory records.
• Maintain statutory registers and records.
• Coordinate for timely filing of returns and statutory deposits.
• Assist during labor inspections and audits.
• Track regulatory updates and support policy implementation.

Payroll Governance & Structuring

• Oversee end-to-end payroll processing with 100% accuracy.
• Ensure statutory deductions (PF, ESI, PT, TDS) are correctly computed and deposited.
• Validate salary structuring aligned with tax efficiency and compliance.
• Ensure final settlement (F&F) compliance and statutory timelines.
• Reconcile payroll reports with finance.
• Ensure compliance under Income Tax Act for payroll taxation.

Compliance Framework & Risk Management

• Develop and maintain compliance trackers & dashboards.
• Conduct periodic internal compliance audits.
• Identify and mitigate compliance risks.
• Draft/update HR policies in line with legal mandates.
• Support in due diligence during audits, funding rounds, or statutory reviews.

Vendor & Stakeholder Management

• Manage payroll vendors and compliance partners.
• Coordinate with finance, legal, and business teams.
• Provide advisory support to leadership on complex compliance issues.

Documentation & Reporting

• Maintain statutory registers & digital records.
• Prepare compliance MIS for management review.
• Ensure documentation readiness for labor audits.

Candidate Profile:

1. MBA / PGDM in HR / MSW / Law degree preferred.
2. 5–7 years of experience in HR Compliance & Payroll.
3. Strong hands-on experience in multi-state labor compliance.
4. Experience in handling inspections & statutory audits.
5. Proficiency in payroll systems & HRMS.
6. Strong analytical and documentation skills.
7. Deep understanding of Indian labor legislation
8. Strong payroll analytics capability
9. Risk assessment mindset
10. Attention to detail
11. Stakeholder management
12. Problem-solving & advisory skills

Preferred Experience

1. Experience in real estate / manufacturing / multi-location workforce.
2. Exposure to HR digitization & compliance automation tools.
3. Experience handling 300+ employee base.

If you thrive in high-ownership environments & want to build, not just manage systems, this role is for you.

Be part of a transformation journey where business growth and meaningful impact go hand in hand.