Associate Manager

Job Description

About the Team

The Human Resources and People Strategy team at Navi manages the entire employee lifecycle, from talent acquisition and HR operations to employee engagement and development. They partner closely with both tech and non-tech business teams to design and implement strategies that attract, retain, and develop top talent, ensuring a thriving, high-performance organizational culture.

About the Role

An Associate Manager - HR Compliance is responsible for ensuring Navi's adherence to all applicable statutory and regulatory labour laws, including those specific to the financial services industry (IRDAI, RBI, SEBI). This role involves end-to-end execution, documentation, governance, vendor coordination, audits, and proactive process improvement across HR compliance activities at the entity and group levels.

What We Expect From You

Statutory & Regulatory Compliance Execution

Ensure timely compliance with all applicable labour laws: EPF, ESIC, PT, LWF, CLRA, S&E Acts, ID Act, Gratuity Act, etc.

Oversee state-wise compliance requirements and filings across locations.

Conduct onboarding checks for statutory forms and declarations (Form 2, ESIC, PF nomination, UAN verification).

Address and resolve employee PF-related queries in coordination with vendors and regional offices.

Ensure real-time tracking and closure of compliance deliverables using Navi's compliance tracking system.

Sector-Specific Compliance (Financial Services)

Interpret and implement HR compliance guidelines issued by IRDAI, RBI, SEBI.

Maintain awareness of new and changing regulatory mandates affecting HR operations and workforce governance.

Ensure documentation and records are maintained as per the requirements of sector regulators.

Documentation, Inspections & Governance

Maintain statutory registers, compliance folders, and inspection records.

Coordinate and support internal, external, and regulatory audits for HR data, PI data, and vendor data.

Ensure state-wise minimum wages audit, and holiday calendar review and publishing.

Ensure mandatory displays (e.g., POSH posters, statutory abstracts, notice boards) are up-to-date at all locations..

Regulatory Liaison & Risk Mitigation

Coordinate with regional PF, ESIC, PT, and LWF offices for issue resolution and documentation requirements.

Handle labour inspections and respond to regulatory notices in collaboration with Legal and Admin teams.

Escalate potential compliance lapses and support corrective actions.

Stakeholder Collaboration

Work closely with Legal, Admin, Finance, HRBPs, and external vendors to ensure seamless compliance execution.

Translate compliance requirements into SOPs and workflows in consultation with internal

stakeholders.

Projects & Process Improvements

Lead or support projects focused on:

Labour law changes, compliance automation, and digital recordkeeping.

Policy updates and awareness campaigns for regulatory compliance.

Identify and implement opportunities for simplification and standardization in compliance processes.

Must Haves

Graduate/Postgraduate in Human Resources, Labour Law, or related field.

Additional certification in labour law or statutory compliance is preferred.

35 years of experience in HR compliance, preferably in a regulated industry (financial services, fintech, or insurance).

Hands-on experience managing compliance audits, inspections, and liaising with regulatory authorities.

Strong knowledge of central and state labour laws and statutory regulations.

Familiarity with sector-specific compliance (IRDAI, RBI, SEBI).

Ability to manage multi-state compliance complexity.

Detail-oriented with excellent documentation and audit readiness.

Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Proficient in using compliance tracking tools, HRMS and MS Office.

Inside Navi

We are shaping the future of financial services for a billion Indians through products that are simple, accessible, and affordable. From Personal & Home Loans to UPI, Insurance, Mutual Funds, and Gold we're building tech-first solutions that work at scale, with a strong customer-first approach.

Founded by Sachin Bansal & Ankit Agarwal in 2018, we are one of India's fastest-growing

financial services organisations. But we're just getting started

Our Culture

The Navi DNA

Ambition. Perseverance. Self-awareness. Ownership. Integrity.

We're looking for people who dream big when it comes to innovation. At Navi, you'll be

empowered with the right mechanisms to work in a dynamic team that builds and improves

innovative solutions. If you're driven to deliver real value to customers, no matter the

challenge, this is the place for you.

We chase excellence by uplifting each otherand that starts with every one of us.

Why You'll Thrive at Navi

At Navi, it's about how you think, build, and grow. You'll thrive here if:

You're impact-driven

You take ownership, build boldly, and care about making a real difference.

You strive for excellence

Good isn't good enough. You bring focus, precision, and a passion for quality.

You embrace change

You adapt quickly, move fast, and always put the customer first.