Senior Compliance Specialist

Summary

Join Komodo Health's People team as an HR Compliance Specialist and ensure the company's full compliance with Indian employment laws and regulations. You will manage end-to-end payroll processing, maintain accurate employee records, and handle statutory filings. The role demands expertise in Indian labor laws, statutory benefits, and regulatory frameworks. You will conduct compliance reviews, partner with vendors, and manage audits. Success in this position requires strong analytical and communication skills, along with the ability to leverage AI tools to enhance productivity. Komodo Health offers a hybrid work model and a competitive benefits package.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in HR compliance, payroll governance, and Indian labor law regulations
• Strong knowledge of Indian employment laws, statutory benefits, and regulatory frameworks
• Experience in managing EPF, ESI, PT, LWF, gratuity compliance, and statutory audits
• Ability to work with external vendors, auditors, and government authorities on labor law filings and inspections
• Detail-oriented approach with strong analytical skills to track compliance risks and regulatory changes
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills to support both internal teams and external partner
• Ability to leverage AI tools (Gemini, ChatGPT, Cursor, etc.) to enhance personal productivity, streamline workflows, or improve decision-making

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end payroll processing, including accurate salary calculations, statutory deductions (EPF, ESI, PT, LWF, TDS), and timely payments
• Ensure compliance with Indian labor laws, including statutory filings, record-keeping, and timely reporting
• Oversee employee benefits compliance, including Provident Fund (EPF), Employee State Insurance (ESI), Gratuity, and Professional Tax (PT)
• Stay updated on employment law changes and implement necessary adjustments
• Partner with vendors and consultants to ensure payroll accuracy and compliance
• Manage labor law audits and statutory inspections
• Ensure adherence to employment contracts, working hours, leave policies, and termination procedures
• Conduct training sessions and provide compliance updates

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with global payroll operations and cross-border compliance
• Knowledge of compensation structuring and taxation best practices
• Exposure to automation tools for payroll processing and compliance tracking
• Prior experience working with Workday, or similar HR/payroll platforms
• Experience interacting with, managing, or building with AI agentic workflows

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision coverage
• 401k Retirement Plan
• Prepaid legal assistance
• Paid time off for vacation, sickness, holiday, and bereavement
• 100% company-paid life insurance and long-term disability insurance