Compliance Officer

Key Responsibilities and Decision Rights

1. Regulatory & Legal Compliance

• Monitor and interpret local labour laws, employment regulations, corporate governance requirements, data privacy legislation, and industry-specific regulations.
• Develop, review, and maintain company policies, procedures, and controls to align with regulatory requirements.
• Provide compliance advice and guidance to management and business leaders.
• Support internal investigations involving regulatory or policy breaches.
• Maintain an updated compliance register and legal obligation database.

2. Macroeconomic & Labour Market Analysis

• Monitor macroeconomic indicators including:

  • GDP growth trends
  • Employment and unemployment rates
  • Inflation and cost-of-living developments
  • Wage growth trends
  • Labour shortages and workforce demographics
  • Immigration and work permit policy changes

• Prepare periodic reports on economic and legislative developments affecting the business.

• Provide insights and recommendations to leadership regarding workforce and compliance risks.

3. Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Compliance & Reporting

• Manage and administer the company's EEO Reporting Platform.
• Ensure accurate collection, verification, and submission of EEO-related workforce data.
• Validate workforce demographic data, headcount reports, promotion statistics, recruitment outcomes, and compensation analyses.
• Ensure compliance with anti-discrimination, equal opportunity, harassment prevention, and workplace inclusion requirements.
• Conduct audits to identify potential adverse impact or discriminatory employment practices.

4. Corporate Governance & Risk Management

• Conduct risk assessments and compliance audits.
• Establish controls to mitigate regulatory and operational risks.
• Monitor compliance incidents and ensure timely corrective actions.
• Maintain compliance dashboards and risk registers.

5. Policy Development & Compliance Training

• Develop and update company compliance policies and procedures.

• Deliver compliance training across all business functions.

• Provide awareness programs on:

  • Employment laws
  • Anti-bribery and corruption
  • Data privacy
  • Workplace discrimination
  • Code of Conduct
  • Workplace investigations
  • Ethical business practices

• Promote a culture of integrity, accountability, and ethical conduct.

6. Reporting & Analytics

• Prepare compliance reports and dashboards for senior management.
• Produce monthly, quarterly, and annual compliance summaries.
• Present compliance findings and recommendations to leadership teams.

Experience, Qualifications & Competency Requirements

Education

• Bachelor's Degree in Law, Human Resources, Business Administration, Economics, Public Policy, Risk Management, or related discipline.
• Professional certification in Compliance, Governance, Risk Management, or Employment Law is advantageous.

Experience and competencies

• Minimum 3 years of experience in Compliance, Legal, Human Resources, Risk Management, or Corporate Governance.
• Experience managing EEO reporting systems and regulatory submissions.
• Experience conducting audits, investigations, and compliance assessments.
• Strong understanding of employment legislation and regulatory frameworks.
• Good written communication and presentation skills
• Attention to details and high level of integrity and ethics
• Good stakeholder management and ability to maintain confidentiality and discretion.

Knowledge Requirements

• Employment and Labour Law
• Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) regulations
• Diversity, Equity & Inclusion requirements
• Data Privacy and PDPA regulations
• Corporate Governance standards
• Compliance Management Systems
• Internal Controls and Risk Management
• Macroeconomic and labour market analysis