Spinach India logo

Statutory Compliance & HR Audit

We help organisations understand their applicable compliance requirements, assess the extent to which these are being implemented, identify gaps and risks, and establish practical corrective measures.

Book Now
Statutory Compliance & HR Audit

Strengthening compliance. Reducing risk.

Statutory compliance is a critical part of responsible organisational governance.

We help organisations understand their applicable compliance requirements, assess the extent to which these are being implemented, identify gaps and risks, and establish practical corrective measures.

Our HR & Labour Law Compliance Audits go beyond checking whether documents exist. We examine whether requirements are implemented, documented and supported by appropriate evidence.

WHAT WE COVER

STATUTORY COMPLIANCE

  • Applicable labour law compliance
  • Statutory registrations and licences
  • Statutory registers and records
  • Periodic statutory returns and filings
  • Wage and employment-related compliance
  • Working hours, leave and holidays
  • Social security and employee benefits
  • Contractor and contract labour compliance
  • Workplace-related statutory requirements
  • Statutory notices and displays
  • Compliance calendars and tracking
  • Documentation and record maintenance

HR COMPLIANCE & AUDIT

  • HR policy and process review
  • Employee file and documentation audit
  • Appointment and employment documentation
  • HR records and registers
  • Performance and disciplinary processes
  • Employee lifecycle compliance
  • Policy implementation review
  • Management practices and documentation
  • Compliance gap identification
  • Risk assessment
  • Corrective and preventive action recommendations

HOW WE WORK

Understand Requirements → Review → Assess → Identify Gaps → Report → Correct → Re-audit

Our approach helps organisations understand not only where they stand, but also what needs to be done to strengthen compliance.

WHAT WE DELIVER

  • Structured compliance audit
  • HR audit report
  • Gap identification
  • Risk-based observations
  • Corrective action recommendations
  • Compliance improvement roadmap
  • Periodic review and audit
  • Management-level reporting

THE VALUE

From: Reactive compliance
To: Proactive compliance management

From: Hidden gaps
To: Visibility and control

From: Checklist compliance
To: Compliance embedded in HR practices

Service FAQ

Questions about this service.

These answers help organisations quickly understand the scope, timing, and best fit for this service line.

Spinach reviews the organisation's applicable statutory and HR compliance requirements, including registrations and licences, wages and employment conditions, working hours, leave and holidays, social security and benefits, contractor-related requirements, statutory records and registers, notices and displays, returns and filings, and related documentation.rnThe review is based on the organisation's applicability, workforce structure and operating context rather than a one-size-fits-all checklist.rn
The audit involves reviewing applicable requirements, HR policies and processes, employee documentation, statutory records and registers, employment practices and supporting evidence. We identify gaps, assess the nature and significance of the observations, and provide practical corrective recommendations.rnThe objective is not simply to identify non-compliance, but to help the organisation understand where the gaps are and how they can be addressed.rn
Yes. An HR audit can examine the effectiveness and consistency of HR systems, documentation, employee lifecycle processes, policies, performance and disciplinary processes, and management practices, while statutory compliance is reviewed as a separate dimension where required.rnThis helps identify gaps that may not be visible through routine compliance activities alone.rn
The requirements depend on the scope and nature of the organisation. Typically, the review may involve HR policies, employee and employment documentation, statutory registrations and licences, registers and records, returns and filings, attendance and leave records, payroll-related information, contractor documentation and other relevant HR records.rnA document requirement list can be shared before the audit so that the organisation can prepare systematically.rn
The audit results in a structured report highlighting identified gaps and observations, their implications where relevant, and practical corrective recommendations. Depending on the scope, this can also include a prioritised action plan or compliance improvement roadmap to support management in addressing the findings.rn
Yes. Spinach can support the organisation in designing corrective measures, strengthening policies and processes, clarifying documentation requirements and supporting implementation.rnThe objective is to help close the identified gapsu2014not merely issue an audit report and walk away. Spinach does not take over or outsource the organisation's HR function.rn
Yes. PoSH & Workplace Harassment Prevention is a distinct area within our statutory compliance work. Spinach supports organisations in building, strengthening and reviewing their PoSH framework, including external PoSH Internal Committee (IC) expertise, IC advisory and support, PoSH compliance review, policy and process review, IC effectiveness review, documentation and records audit, employee awareness and sensitisation sessions, and IC member orientation.rn
Awareness is only one part of an effective PoSH framework. Our approach looks at the broader systemu2014including policy, Internal Committee effectiveness, statutory requirements, processes, documentation, awareness and capability building.rnAs an external PoSH IC expert/member, Spinach can provide an independent perspective to help organisations strengthen the framework and ensure that it is not merely documented but understood and effectively implemented.rn

Need help choosing the right service?

Share your organisation size, industry, and current people challenge. Spinach will recommend the right engagement path.

Book Consultation