HR Payroll, Compliance & Employee Life Cycle Management

Role Overview:

We are looking for a dynamic and detail-oriented HR professional to manage the end-to-end employee life cycle, payroll operations, statutory compliance, and HR audits. The role requires a strong understanding of HR processes, policies, and regulatory frameworks, ensuring smooth execution and adherence across all functions.

Key Responsibilities:

Employee Life Cycle Management:

• Manage the complete employee life cycle from onboarding to exit (hiring, induction, transfers, confirmations, separations, and retirements).
• Ensure all HR processes and documentation are completed accurately and on time.
• Oversee exit management, conduct exit interviews, and ensure smooth clearance and full & final settlements.

Payroll Management:

• Handle end-to-end payroll processing, ensuring timely and accurate salary disbursement.
• Manage attendance, leave, reimbursement, income tax declarations, and variable pay components.
• Coordinate with Finance for payroll reconciliation and statutory payments.
• Ensure all pay-outs, benefits, and settlements are processed within defined timelines.

Statutory Compliance:

• Ensure adherence to all statutory compliances including PF, ESI, PT, TDS, Gratuity, LWF, and other applicable labour laws.
• Prepare and file all monthly, quarterly, and annual statutory returns.
• Coordinate with auditors (internal & statutory) and government authorities during audits and inspections.

HR Policies & Practices:

• Maintain and update HR policies in line with company SOPs and legal requirements.
• Introduce best HR and compliance practices across the organization.
• Support implementation of HR initiatives and process improvements.

Systems Implementation & HRIS Management:

• Manage HRIS/Payroll tools to ensure seamless operations across HR functions.
• Implement and optimize tools for attendance, leave, payroll, and FBP/income tax submissions.
• Generate and maintain MIS reports for management review.

Performance & Reward Management:

• Support the annual performance appraisal process in coordination with department heads.
• Prepare data for salary revisions, promotions, and incentive calculations.
• Update employee records and payroll database with revised compensation details.

ESOP Administration:

• Assist in ESOP-related processes such as issuance, communication, vesting, and execution.
• Maintain records and prepare MIS reports related to ESOP allocations.

Vendor Management:

• Manage vendor relationships for outsourced payroll, compliance partners, and off-roll employee services.
• Ensure timely verification, compliance adherence, and payments.

Key Skills & Competencies:

• In-depth knowledge of Indian labour laws and statutory compliances.
• Proficiency in HRIS and payroll management systems.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and coordination skills.
• High level of accuracy, confidentiality, and integrity.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.

Educational Qualification:

• MBA/PGDM in HR preferred.
• Certification in Payroll/Statutory Compliance will be an added advantage.