HR Operations Manager / Senior Manager

About the Role

hands-on HR Operations & Payroll professional

Key Responsibilities

HR Operations

• Manage end-to-end HR operations: onboarding, transfers, exits, and offboarding.
• Standardize and improve HR processes and SOPs for efficiency and compliance.
• Track and ensure timely HR deliverables, resolving operational issues quickly.
• Digitize employee records and streamline HR workflows for better service delivery.

Payroll & Benefits

• Handle

  end-to-end payroll processing

  , including salaries, reimbursements, variable pay, and full-and-final settlements.
• Manage employee benefits (Mediclaim, Gratuity, Flexi-Benefits, wellness programs) and coordinate with vendors.
• Ensure compliance with statutory requirements and support audits.
• Address payroll queries and resolve discrepancies promptly.

Compliance & Risk Management

• Ensure full compliance with labor laws (PF, ESI, PT, LWF, Shops & Establishments, etc.).
• Conduct periodic audits and close compliance gaps.
• Stay updated on statutory changes and implement them in HR operations.

HR Systems & Analytics

• Implement and maintain HRMS and other tools for payroll and HR operations.
• Build dashboards and reports to monitor HR operations performance and compliance.

Team Management

• Lead, mentor, and manage a small HR operations team.
• Allocate responsibilities, monitor outcomes, and ensure high-quality operational delivery.

Requirements

• MBA / PGDM in HR
• 7–12 years of

  HR operations experience

  , including payroll (2+ years in managerial role)
• Strong knowledge of payroll, compliance, and labor laws
• Hands-on experience with HRMS and Excel (pivots, dashboards, reporting)

Nice to Have

• Multi-location company experience
• Experience building HR processes from scratch
• Vendor and stakeholder management experience

What You’ll Drive

• Accurate and timely payroll every month
• Zero statutory non-compliance
• Efficient, standardized, and seamless HR operations
• Enhanced employee experience through smooth HR processes