Sound of the Sun - Compliance Officer

Job Type: Contract.

Location: Hyderabad.

Experience: 3-5 years.

We are looking for an experienced Compliance Officer to ensure adherence to legal, regulatory, and ethical standards within recruitment processes for both clinical and non-clinical roles.

The ideal candidate will have a proactive approach to managing compliance, implementing policies, and mitigating risks while promoting diversity and ethical hiring practices.

Key Responsibilities.

- Stay updated with nursing regulations (e.g, licensing, health and safety standards, and patient care protocols).

- Ensure compliance with employment laws for non-clinical roles, such as labor laws, equal opportunity, and tax regulations.

- Maintain adherence to data protection laws (e.g, GDPR, HIPAA) in handling sensitive medical and personal data.

- Create and update compliance frameworks, policies, and procedures for recruitment processes.

- Standardize protocols for credential verification, background checks, and employment eligibility screening.

- Conduct regular training sessions on compliance policies, ethical hiring practices, and relevant legal standards.

- Educate recruitment personnel on patient confidentiality, workplace safety, and non-discriminatory practices.

- Conduct routine audits and spot checks on recruitment files and processes.

- Identify and resolve discrepancies, ensuring documentation is accurate and complete.

- Proactively identify and mitigate compliance risks in collaboration with other departments.

- Prepare detailed compliance reports for senior management, including recommendations for corrective actions.

- Serve as the primary contact for regulatory bodies and coordinate inspections or audits.

- Ensure third-party agencies and contractors adhere to company's compliance standards.

- Promote diversity, equity, and inclusion in hiring practices.

- Ensure ethical standards are maintained throughout the recruitment lifecycle.

- Address and resolve complaints related to non-compliance or misconduct.

- Implement corrective actions, including updates to policies and additional staff training.

- Maintain comprehensive records of compliance activities, audits, employee credentials, and communications with regulatory bodies.

- Ensure data is securely stored in accordance with data protection laws.

- Periodically review compliance systems and recommend updates based on industry trends and regulatory changes.

- Implement feedback from audits and inspections to improve processes.

Qualifications:

- Bachelor's degree in Law, Business Administration, or a related field (Master's preferred).

- Minimum 3-5 years of experience in compliance, preferably in recruitment, healthcare, or a related field.

- Strong knowledge of employment laws, healthcare regulations, and data protection standards.

- Exceptional organizational and communication skills.

- Ability to analyze risks, manage audits, and maintain detailed records.