HR & Compliance Manager

Freelance HR & Compliance Manager Company: FlowMint AI Job Type: Freelance / Remote / Project-Based Location: India All Regions Reporting To: Regional Sales & Marketing Manager Experience: 3+ years preferred Age: No bar Role Purpose We are looking for an experienced HR & Compliance Manager to support the HR Services vertical and assist businesses with practical HR, statutory compliance, labour-law and workforce-management requirements. The role will support client acquisition, HR consulting, compliance advisory, client requirements, HR solutions and coordination with the HR marketing team. Key Responsibilities Understand client HR and workforce-management requirements.Provide practical HR and compliance guidance within the candidate's area of expertise.Support HR statutory and labour compliance activities.Review client HR processes and identify compliance gaps.Support preparation and maintenance of HR policies, registers, records and documentation.Advise on employee relations, disciplinary matters and workplace practices.Support industrial relations and labour-management matters.Assist with labour contractor and contract workforce compliance.Support factory and establishment compliance requirements.Coordinate with clients regarding statutory records, inspections, notices and compliance documentation.Support HR audits and compliance-gap assessments.Assist with HRMS, payroll, attendance, leave and workforce-management implementation requirements.Work with the HR Marketing Executive/Specialist for lead generation and client requirements.Support proposals, client presentations and HR solution demonstrations.Coordinate with the Regional Sales & Marketing Manager and Founder on important client opportunities.HR Compliance Knowledge Must Have Practical knowledge of applicable Indian employment and labour compliance requirements, including areas such as: Labour and employment lawsWages and wage-related complianceWorking hours, overtime and employment conditionsProvident Fund (PF)Employees' State Insurance (ESI)Professional Tax, where applicableTDS/payroll compliance awarenessGratuityBonusLeave and holiday requirementsEmployee records and statutory registersShops & Establishments requirementsFactory-related complianceContract Labour requirementsLabour welfare requirementsWorkplace policies and employee documentationLabour inspections and compliance documentationFactory & Industrial Compliance Must Have Candidates with factory/industrial experience should understand practical requirements relating to: Factory workforce complianceFactory employment records and registersWorking hours and shift-related requirementsOvertime and attendance complianceContractor/contract workforce complianceLabour welfare requirementsIndustrial relationsWorker documentationLabour inspectionsStatutory notices and recordsCoordination with factory management and workersLabour Relations & Union Experience Experience with labour relations is strongly preferred, particularly: Worker-management relationsLabour union coordinationUnion-related mattersGrievance handlingDisciplinary proceduresDomestic enquiry processesIndustrial disputesNegotiation and communication with worker representativesContract labour and workforce relationsSupporting management during labour-related issuesCandidates with practical factory, manufacturing, industrial or labour-relations experience will have an advantage. HR Services & Product Responsibilities The candidate will also support the HR vertical in promoting and delivering HR-related services and solutions, including: HR consultingHR process setupHRMS implementationRecruitment supportPayroll and attendance processesPerformance managementEmployee documentationHR policiesLabour complianceHR auditsWorkforce managementFactory HR systemsContract workforce managementClient Responsibilities Understand the client's business and workforce structure.Identify HR and compliance requirements.Identify gaps and recommend practical solutions.Support implementation of agreed HR processes.Coordinate with internal specialists where required.Maintain professional client communication.Escalate legal or specialist matters requiring qualified professional advice.Important Professional Boundary The role requires practical HR and compliance expertise, but candidates must not represent themselves as advocates, legal practitioners or statutory professionals unless they hold the appropriate qualification and authority. Complex legal disputes, litigation and matters requiring formal legal representation should be referred to the appropriate qualified professional. Required Skills Strong practical HR knowledge.Strong labour and statutory compliance understanding.Factory/industrial HR experience preferred.Labour relations and employee relations experience.Knowledge of HR documentation and statutory records.Ability to conduct compliance-gap reviews.Strong client communication skills.Problem-solving and advisory .