Hr Payroll Team Lead

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Job Summary:

Will oversee / look after all payroll operations and ensure strict adherence to all federal, state, and local labor laws and industry-specific regulations within our heavy manufacturing environment. This role requires a detail-oriented professional with extensive knowledge of payroll systems and a proactive approach to compliance management, particularly concerning factory operations and contract labor management.

Key Responsibilities

• Payroll Administration: Implement, maintain, and review payroll processing systems to ensure the accurate and timely processing of salaries, benefits, taxes, and deductions for all employees (on-roll and off-roll).
• Compliance Management: Ensure all HR and payroll processes comply with relevant legislation, including the Factories Act, Minimum Wages Act, Payment of Wages Act, and the Contract Labour (Regulation & Abolition) Act.
• Statutory Filings and Audits: Prepare and file all related tax documents and statutory returns (e.g., PF, ESIC, LWF). Facilitate and coordinate internal and external audits by providing necessary records and documentation.
• Contractor Management: Monitor and verify the compliance of all contractors and their laborers as per the Contract Labour Act, conducting regular audits of their documentation and adherence to statutory norms.
• Time and Attendance: Oversee time office management, including tracking attendance and leave, and ensuring this data is accurately integrated into payroll calculations, including overtime and shift differentials.
• Policy Development and Training: Develop, implement, and update HR/payroll policies and procedures to align with changing laws. Conduct training sessions for managers and employees on compliance matters and safety protocols.
• Employee Relations & Grievances: Address and resolve payroll discrepancies and employee inquiries regarding wages, attendance, and deductions in a timely and professional manner.
• Recordkeeping and Reporting: Maintain accurate and confidential employee records and prepare regular reports and Management Information Systems (MIS) dashboards for leadership.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Education: MBA in HR Management
• Experience: Minimum of 8-10 years of experience in HR, payroll, and statutory compliance, with hands-on experience in a manufacturing or heavy industry setting.
• Knowledge: Deep knowledge of central and state labor laws and regulations.
• Technical Skills: Preferred Proficiency with payroll software (I.E Accent HRP similar HRIS systems), timekeeping systems, and MS Advance Excel.
• Soft Skills: Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills; excellent attention to detail; ability to manage confidential information; and effective communication skills to interact with a diverse workforce.