Human Resources Lead

Job Summary:

• We are seeking a highly capable and experienced HR Operations Lead to manage and scale HR processes across India and international locations, including Europe and other global entities.
• The role demands strong operational excellence, compliance knowledge across geographies, and hands-on experience in managing systems, employee lifecycle, payroll coordination, and vendor management in a fast-paced, multicultural environment.

Key Responsibilities:

HR Operations Management (India & Global)

• Oversee employee lifecycle operations: onboarding, confirmations, transfers, exits, and documentation for both domestic and international teams.

• Ensure smooth and compliant HR service delivery across all geographies in collaboration with internal stakeholders and external vendors (PEOs, payroll partners, etc.).

• Maintain and manage employee records, HRIS data accuracy, and document control across regions.

Compliance & Policy Implementation

• Ensure adherence to Indian labor laws (PF, ESI, Gratuity, Shops & Establishment, POSH, etc.) and

international employment regulations (including GDPR, local labor laws in EMEA/APAC).

• Support internal and external audits and ensure HR policies and practices are standardized yet

locally adaptable.

• Draft, revise, and implement HR policies for global applicability while meeting country-specific

compliance.

Payroll & Benefits Coordination

• Coordinate with payroll teams (internal and outsourced) to manage payroll processing, benefits

administration, and statutory filings for India and international regions.

• Ensure timely and accurate salary inputs, variable pay, leaves, reimbursements, and compliance

deductions.

HR Systems & Process Optimization

• Administer and maintain HRIS platforms (Workday, SAP SuccessFactors, Darwinbox, Keka, etc.).

• Drive process automation, digitization of records, and workflow standardization across locations.

• Act as a liaison between HR, IT and system vendors to improve system functionalities and resolve

issues.

People Data, Reporting & Analytics

• Generate HR dashboards and reports for leadership, including headcount, attrition, joining/leaving

trends, probation tracking, and HR compliance status.

• Support strategic decision-making with data-driven insights across geographies.

Team & Stakeholder Management

• Lead and mentor a team of HR executives/coordinators across India and support remote

international teams.

• Collaborate with HR, Recruitment, Finance, Legal, and other stakeholders to deliver a seamless

employee experience globally.

• Act as the point of contact for all escalations related to HR operations.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in human resources or related field.

• 5-8 years of progressive HR operations experience, with at least 2–3 years handling international

operations (Europe/APAC preferred).

• Strong working knowledge of Indian labor laws and familiarity with global employment practices.

• Proficient in using HRIS platforms and tools; excellent in Excel, reporting, and data validation.

Key Competencies:

• Cross-cultural awareness and ability to work across time zones.

• Strong understanding of HR compliance, operations, and systems integration.

• Excellent communication, coordination, and stakeholder management skills.

• Detail-oriented, process-driven, and results-focused.