Job Description

Key Responsibilities: Design, manage, and continuously improve employee benefit programs to align with best-in-industry practices, ensuring they are competitive, cost-effective, and compliant with statutory norms. Oversee administration of statutory and non-statutory benefits such as Provident Fund, ESIC, Gratuity, Superannuation, Group Health Insurance, Group Term Life and Personal Accident Insurance, and wellness Programs. Evaluate market trends and benchmarking data to enhance the organisations benefits portfolio and drive employee satisfaction and retention. Manage vendor relationships, including negotiation, SLAs, renewal, and issue resolution. Support monthly payroll processing through coordination of benefit-related inputs and ensure compliance with statutory deductions and filings (PF, ESI, PT, LWF, TDS, etc.) Conduct employee awareness campaigns on available benefits, wellness initiatives, and financial security options. Maintain accurate benefits-related data and ensure timely reporting, audit support, and MIS preparation. Contribution to policy development and system improvements related to compensation and benefits. Qualifications & Experience: MBA/PGDM in HR. 5 – 8 years of progressive HR experience with a strong focus on employee benefits and payroll operations. Proven experience in managing benefit programs that are aligned with industry-leading standards. Familiar with Indian labour laws and regulatory requirements. Proficiency in HRMS/Payroll systems, MS Excel (advanced formulas, pivot tables, dashboards), and PowerPoint for reporting and presentations. Strong stakeholder management, communication, and analytical skills.