Labour Compliance Officer

Labour Resources Department (HR) in Real Estate

The Labour Resources or Human Resources department in real estate plays a crucial role in managing and optimizing the workforce involved in construction, sales, operations, and facility management. Real estate projects are manpower-intensive, involving both skilled and unskilled labor, site engineers, project managers, and corporate staff.

Key Roles & Responsibilities:

1. Manpower Planning & Recruitment

Forecasting labor needs for ongoing and upcoming construction projects.

Hiring skilled/unskilled laborers, site supervisors, engineers, etc.

Managing recruitment of sales, legal, admin, and facility staff.

2. Compliance & Statutory Requirements

Ensuring adherence to labor laws, contract labor acts, ESI, PF, etc.

Maintaining records for audits and government inspections.

Coordinating with contractors and vendors for labor documentation.

3. Contract Labor Management

Managing third-party contracts, agreements, and payment terms.

Monitoring labor attendance, productivity, and grievances.

4. Payroll & Wage Management

Timely salary/wage processing for on-roll and off-roll staff.

Maintaining wage registers, bonus disbursements, etc.

5. Training & Development

Skill development programs for construction workers.

Soft skills, safety, and technical training for site and office teams.

6. Employee Welfare & Safety

Ensuring safety protocols at construction sites.

Handling grievances, resolving disputes, ensuring worker welfare (canteen, housing, medical support).

7. Performance & Productivity Tracking

Monitoring labor efficiency and site work progress.

Maintaining attendance and productivity metrics.

8. Coordination with Site Admin Teams

Overseeing logistics like accommodation, food, ID cards, and PPE.

Managing labor camps and on-site facilities.