Senior Compliance Specialist (Payroll, Benefits, and Employment)

We Breathe Life Into Data

At Komodo Health, our mission is to reduce the global burden of disease. And we believe that smarter use of data is essential to this mission. That’s why we built the Healthcare Map — the industry’s largest, most complete, precise view of the U.S. healthcare system — by combining de-identified, real-world patient data with innovative algorithms and decades of clinical experience. The Healthcare Map serves as our foundation for a powerful suite of software applications, helping us answer healthcare’s most complex questions for our partners. Across the healthcare ecosystem, we’re helping our clients unlock critical insights to track detailed patient behaviors and treatment patterns, identify gaps in care, address unmet patient needs, and reduce the global burden of disease. 

As we pursue these goals, it remains essential to us that we stay grounded in our values: be awesome, seek growth, deliver “wow,” and enjoy the ride. At Komodo, you will be joining a team of ambitious, supportive Dragons with diverse backgrounds but a shared passion to deliver on our mission to reduce the burden of disease — and enjoy the journey along the way.

The Opportunity at Komodo Health

The People team at Komodo Health is dedicated to creating a thriving workplace where every employee can succeed. We focus on attracting and retaining top talent, fostering a culture of growth and development, and ensuring a positive and rewarding employee experience

This role ensures Komodo Health's compliance with Indian employment laws and regulations. You will ensure accurate payroll processing, maintain compliance with labor laws and statutory requirements, and contribute to a seamless and positive employee experience

Looking back on your first 12 months at Komodo Health, you will have…

• Achieved 100% on-time and error-free payroll processing across all monthly cycles, with full compliance to statutory deductions including EPF, ESI, PT, LWF, and TDS.
• Completed all mandatory statutory filings (e.g., PF returns, ESI filings, TDS) on or before deadline with no penalties or compliance gaps.
• Passed labor law and statutory audits with zero major findings by ensuring accurate documentation, employee records, and compliance checklists.
• Led quarterly compliance reviews to stay ahead of changes in Indian labor legislation, proactively updating internal payroll and People team processes.
• Strengthened vendor governance by establishing SLAs and audit checkpoints with any payroll service providers and benefits administrators.
• Drove 100% adherence to employment contract terms through updated policy enforcement around work hours, leave, notice periods, and termination handling.

You will accomplish these outcomes through the following responsibilities…

• Manage end-to-end payroll processing, including accurate salary calculations, statutory deductions (EPF, ESI, PT, LWF, TDS), and timely payments.
• Ensure compliance with Indian labor laws, including statutory filings, record-keeping, and timely reporting.
• Oversee employee benefits compliance, including Provident Fund (EPF), Employee State Insurance (ESI), Gratuity, and Professional Tax (PT).
• Stay updated on employment law changes and implement necessary adjustments.
• Partner with vendors and consultants to ensure payroll accuracy and compliance.
• Manage labor law audits and statutory inspections.
• Ensure adherence to employment contracts, working hours, leave policies, and termination procedures.
• Conduct training sessions and provide compliance updates.

What you bring to Komodo Health:

• 5+ years of experience in HR compliance, payroll governance, and Indian labor law regulations
• Strong knowledge of Indian employment laws, statutory benefits, and regulatory frameworks
• Experience in managing EPF, ESI, PT, LWF, gratuity compliance, and statutory audits
• Ability to work with external vendors, auditors, and government authorities on labor law filings and inspections
• Detail-oriented approach with strong analytical skills to track compliance risks and regulatory changes
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills to support both internal teams and external partner
• Ability to leverage AI tools (Gemini, ChatGPT, Cursor, etc.) to enhance personal productivity, streamline workflows, or improve decision-making

Additional skills and experience we’d prioritize (nice to have)…

• Experience with global payroll operations and cross-border compliance
• Knowledge of compensation structuring and taxation best practices
• Exposure to automation tools for payroll processing and compliance tracking
• Prior experience working with Workday, or similar HR/payroll platforms
• Experience interacting with, managing, or building with AI agentic workflows

Komodo's AI Standard

At Komodo, we're not just witnessing the AI revolution – we're leading it. This is a pivotal moment in time, where being first to market with AI transforms industries and sets the bar. We've already established industry leadership in leveraging AI to revolutionize healthcare, and we expect every team member to contribute. AI here isn't optional; it's foundational. We expect you to integrate AI into your daily work – from summarizing documents to automating workflows and uncovering insights. This isn't just about efficiency; it's about making every moment more meaningful, building on trust in AI, and driving our collective success.

Join us in shaping the future of healthcare intelligence.

Where You’ll Work

Komodo Health has a hybrid work model; we recognize the power of choice and importance of flexibility for the well-being of both our company and our individual Dragons. Roles may be completely remote based anywhere in the country listed, remote but based in a specific region, or local (commuting distance) to one of our hubs in San Francisco, New York City, or Chicago with remote work options. 

What We Offer

Positions may be eligible for company benefits in accordance with Company policy. We offer a competitive total rewards package including medical, dental and vision coverage along with a broad range of supplemental benefits including 401k Retirement Plan, prepaid legal assistance, and more. We also offer paid time off for vacation, sickness, holiday, and bereavement. We are pleased to be able to provide 100% company-paid life insurance and long-term disability insurance. This information is intended to be a general overview and may be modified by the Company due to business-related factors.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Komodo Health provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type with regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.