HR Operations-Statutory Compliance -Senior Associate

At PwC, our people in people operations primarily focus on managing the people lifecycle and the day-to-day operational tasks related to managing employees. This includes activities such as employee onboarding, offboarding, payroll and benefits administration, absence management, employee record-keeping, compliance with labour laws and regulations, and managing employee inquiries and issues. These individuals enable HR processes and systems to run smoothly in order to efficiently support our workforce. Those in human resource operations at PwC will focus on all areas of Human Resources and the business in executing Human Resources related transactions and administrative activities. You will be a primary HR point of contact in the resolution, escalation or routing of inquiries as needed in line with HR protocols and guidelines, as well as be part of a team of problem solvers that help solve complex business issues from strategy to execution.

Focused on relationships, you are building meaningful client connections, and learning how to manage and inspire others. Navigating increasingly complex situations, you are growing your personal brand, deepening technical expertise and awareness of your strengths. You are expected to anticipate the needs of your teams and clients, and to deliver quality. Embracing increased ambiguity, you are comfortable when the path forward isn’t clear, you ask questions, and you use these moments as opportunities to grow.

Skills

Examples of the skills, knowledge, and experiences you need to lead and deliver value at this level include but are not limited to:

• Respond effectively to the diverse perspectives, needs, and feelings of others.
• Use a broad range of tools, methodologies and techniques to generate new ideas and solve problems.
• Use critical thinking to break down complex concepts.
• Understand the broader objectives of your project or role and how your work fits into the overall strategy.
• Develop a deeper understanding of the business context and how it is changing.
• Use reflection to develop self awareness, enhance strengths and address development areas.
• Interpret data to inform insights and recommendations.
• Uphold and reinforce professional and technical standards (e.g. refer to specific PwC tax and audit guidance), the Firm's code of conduct, and independence requirements.
  
  

Brief Company Description

PricewaterhouseCoopers Service Delivery Center (Bangalore) Private Limited is a wholly owned indirect subsidiary of the US firm of PricewaterhouseCoopers. As internal firm services, we enable the firm to enhance PwC's ability to address the strategy, growth, and innovation agendas of its clients.

Position Requirements

Knowledge about labour law compliance

• Shops & establishments Act
• Payment of wages Act,1936
• Minimum wages Act,1948
• Payment of Bonus Act,1965
• Employee’s Provident Funds and Miscellaneous Provisions Act,1952
• Payment of gratuity Act,1972
• CLRA Act, 1970
• Monitor amendments and regulatory changes and implement necessary updates
• Maintain Registers, records, and compliance documentation
• Liaise with government authorities and handle inspections
• Validate compliance in wage calculations, overtime, bonus and leave encashments
• Through validation of monthly registers and monitor vendor data
• Ensure Contractor compliance documentation and vendor audits
• Prepare internal and external audit control checks
• Support internal & external audits
• Identify compliance gaps and implement corrective actions
• Maintain compliance dashboard and risk reports
• Manage the compliance dashboard tasks on timely basis.
  
  

Key Skills

• Strong knowledge of labour laws
• Compliance risk management
• Audit handling
• Documentation & reporting
• Government liaison
• Stakeholder management
• Analytical mindset
• Communication & presentation skills
  
  

Required Qualification

Bachelor’s/master’s degree in business law, HR, or related field.

6-7 years of relevant experience, hands on experience working with labour departments