HRMS and Payroll Lead

Role & responsibilities:

1. Application Development & Management

• Lead the design, development, customization, and deployment of

  HRMS and Payroll applications

  to support business requirements.
• Ensure applications are

  scalable, secure, and compliant

  with statutory and labor laws.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance system performance and user experience.
• Maintain comprehensive documentation for HRMS and Payroll processes, configurations, and integrations.

2. Implementation & Rollout

• Lead

  45 full lifecycle implementations

  of HRMS and Payroll projects across manufacturing setups.
• Work closely with business units to understand requirements and translate them into

  functional and technical specifications

  .
• Oversee testing, UAT, deployment, and post-go-live support.
• Ensure seamless integration with other enterprise systems such as ERP, Finance, and Time & Attendance systems.

3. Business Process Management

• Drive

  standardization of HR and Payroll processes

  across multiple business units at the group level.
• Collaborate with

  HR and Industrial Relations (IR) teams

  to manage daily operational support and resolve system-related issues.
• Support HR teams in areas like recruitment, onboarding, attendance, payroll processing, performance management, and offboarding.
• Ensure proper workflows for

  contract labor management

  , compliance, and reporting.

4. Stakeholder Coordination & Leadership

• Act as the

  primary point of contact

  for all HRMS and Payroll application matters at the group level.
• Partner with business HR, IR, and IT teams to align technology solutions with organizational goals.
• Build and mentor a small team to support HRMS and Payroll operations and projects.
• Present project updates, dashboards, and performance metrics to senior leadership.

5. Compliance & Audit

• Ensure all systems and processes are compliant with statutory laws including

  PF, ESIC, PT, LWF, TDS, Bonus Act, and labor laws

  .
• Prepare reports and support internal and external audits.
• Maintain strict data privacy and security controls as per company policies and legal requirements.

Preferred candidate profile

Educational Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in

  Information Technology, Computer Science, HR, or related field

  .
• MBA or Post-Graduate in HR/IT will be an added advantage.

Professional Experience

• 10 12 years

  of experience in HRMS and Payroll systems, with a strong background in manufacturing industry setups.
• Minimum

  4–5 end-to-end HRMS and Payroll implementation projects

  , including system rollout, migration, and integration.
• Experience in managing both

  white-collar and blue-collar workforce processes

  .
• Knowledge of

  textile industry HR processes

  will be preferred.

Technical Skills

• Hands-on experience with HRMS/Payroll platforms such as

  SAP HCM, Oracle HCM, PeopleSoft, SuccessFactors, or similar customized HRMS

  .
• Strong knowledge of

  statutory compliances and payroll calculations

  .
• Understanding of

  system integrations

  with attendance, biometric devices, and ERP systems.

• .net and SQL

  and database knowledge for reporting and troubleshooting.

Leadership & Project Management Skills

• Proven ability to

  lead cross-functional teams

  and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong

  stakeholder management

  , communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Experience in

  vendor management

  and external technology partner coordination.
• Ability to train and mentor internal teams for application support and enhancements.

Key Competencies

• Deep functional and technical understanding of HRMS and Payroll systems.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Knowledge of labor laws, compliance, and workforce regulations.
• Ability to manage group-level projects and align with strategic business goals.
• Effective collaboration across

  HR, IR, Finance, and IT departments

  .

Performance Indicators

• Timely and successful rollout of HRMS and Payroll systems.
• Reduction in payroll errors and improved compliance tracking.
• Standardization of HR and Payroll processes across the group.
• Improved end-user experience and reduced support issues.
• Achievement of project timelines and budget adherence.