HR Operations & Payroll Specialist

• End-to-end ownership of payroll processing, ensuring accuracy and statutory compliance (PF, ESI, PT, TDS, Gratuity, etc.).
• Collaborate with Finance, HR, and external payroll partners to ensure seamless payroll cycles.
• Manage HR operations including pre-onboarding, onboarding, exit formalities, HRMS updates, and compliance documentation.
• Maintain and update employee records, salary structures, and benefits administration.
• Drive process improvements to enhance efficiency in payroll and HR operations.
• Support audits and ensure adherence to labour laws and organizational policies.
• Provide timely resolution of employee payroll queries with focus on employee experience.
• Partner with People team during employee appraisals and compensation review cycles.

Required Qualifications & Skills:

• 6-8 years of experience in HR Operations and Payroll Management.
• Strong knowledge of payroll systems, HRMS/HRIS tools, and statutory compliance.
• Excellent attention to detail, analytical skills, and problem-solving ability.
• Strong communication skills and stakeholder management capability.
• High integrity, ownership mindset, and commitment to delivering results.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience managing payroll in a startup or high-growth environment.
• Exposure to scaling HR operations across geographies or multiple entities.
• Hands-on experience with advanced HRMS/payroll platforms.
• Knowledge of compensation benchmarking and rewards strategy.