HR Operations Partner – Talent & Compliance

Purpose of the Role

The HR Operations Partner – Talent & Compliance is an individual contributor role responsible for managing end-to-end HR operations, talent acquisition and onboarding, statutory and labour law compliance, and administrative coordination. The role ensures effective HR governance, regulatory compliance, and seamless employee lifecycle management in alignment with organizational objectives.

Key Responsibilities

Human Resources

• Manage end-to-end talent acquisition, including workforce planning, sourcing, interviewing, offer management, and structured onboarding.
  
• Own HR operations and employee lifecycle management, ensuring accuracy, integrity, and timely updates of employee data within the HRMS.
  
• Ensure full compliance with applicable statutory and labour laws, including EPF, ESIC, Gratuity, Professional Tax, POSH, and other relevant regulations; act as the primary point of contact for statutory audits and inspections.
  
• Oversee employee benefits administration, including health insurance policy management, renewals, claims coordination, and employee communication.
  
• Review, approve, and issue HR documentation, including appointment letters, confirmations, promotions, transfers, and separation-related documents.
  
• Manage employee relations and grievance redressal, ensuring fair, timely, and policy-compliant resolution.
  
• Supervise and validate payroll inputs, ensuring alignment with statutory requirements and company policies, and coordinate with Finance and external payroll vendors.
  
• Develop, maintain, and present HR MIS, dashboards, and management reports to leadership for informed decision-making.
  
• Support senior leadership in HR policy development, process improvements, and governance initiatives.
  

Administration

• Provide overall oversight of office administration and facilities management to ensure smooth and efficient day-to-day operations.
  
• Support vendor management and procurement activities, including negotiations, renewals, service coordination, and cost optimization.
  
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams, IT, and external service providers to meet infrastructure and operational requirements.
  
• Ensure adherence to workplace safety, hygiene, and administrative standards.
  
• Act as a functional backup and escalation point for administrative operations to ensure business continuity
  

• Strong stakeholder management, interpersonal, and communication skills.
  
• Proven ability to manage complex HR operations, prioritize multiple responsibilities, and drive timely closure independently.
  
• Advanced proficiency in MS Office applications (Excel for MIS and analysis, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook).
  
• Hands-on experience with HRMS platforms such as Zoho People or equivalent systems.
  
• In-depth knowledge of Indian labour laws, payroll governance, and statutory compliance frameworks.
  
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
  
• High standards of confidentiality, compliance orientation, and attention to detail.
  
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced and evolving organizational environment.
  

Qualifications & Experience

• Graduate or Postgraduate degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related discipline.
  
• 5–10 years of relevant experience in HR operations, statutory compliance, and administration, preferably within IT, services, or corporate environments.
  
• Prior experience in handling statutory audits, inspections, and compliance reporting.
  
• Exposure to HR policy formulation, process design, and governance frameworks will be an added advantage.