Chrisma Lewis

Dynamic and result-oriented HR Compliance & Employee Relations Professional with 12+ years of experience in statutory compliance, labour law governance, employee relations, and HR operations. Expertise in managing PAN India statutory compliance for 690+ locations with strong focus on audits, labour law adherence, stakeholder management, and process excellence.

Senior Analyst - HR compliance - IDFC First Bharat Ltd

(2020-01)

• Spearheaded end-to-end statutory compliance for 690+ locations across PAN India, ensuring seamless adherence to labour laws, regulatory frameworks, and organisational policies.
• Directed compliance governance across key statutory areas including PF, ESI, CLRA, Labour Welfare Fund, Minimum Wages, Bonus, Gratuity, and Shops & Establishment Act and Licenses
• Led internal and external compliance audits, strengthening regulatory governance and minimising legal and operational risks.
• Collaborated with statutory authorities, labour departments, and cross-functional stakeholders to ensure effective compliance resolution and regulatory alignment.
• Drove compliance risk assessments and implemented process improvements to enhance statutory adherence and operational efficiency.
• Oversaw vendor compliance, statutory documentation, and executive MIS reporting to support leadership decision-making and compliance visibility.

Senior Analyst - Employee relations - IDFC First Bharat Ltd

(2016-01 - 2020-12)

• Managed 1000+ disciplinary, grievance, and whistleblower cases across PAN India, ensuring timely resolution and compliance
• Led continuous improvement initiatives to enhance HR processes and team efficiency
• Oversaw labour inspections and grievance handling
• Managed gratuity settlements
• Executed disciplinary actions based on cases received from the Risk Control & Review (RCR) team
• Oversaw BGV verification process for employees across all levels
• Assisted in developing SOPs across HR ons
• Supported performance management cycles, including PIP implementation

HR Analyst - Grama Vidiyal Enterprises Pvt Ltd

(2013-01 - 2016-12)

• Supported end-to-end HR operations, including recruitment, onboarding, employee documentation, and exit formalities.
• Sourced candidate profiles through Naukri.com and coordinated interview scheduling and recruitment activities.
• Managed employee records, attendance, leave management, and HR database maintenance.
• Assisted in payroll inputs, employee documentation, and HR administrative functions.
• Supported statutory documentation, employee communication, and HR compliance processes.

Master of Business Administration - Bharadhidasan university (2019-01)

Bachelor of Science - Mysore university (2013-01)