Manager HR Operations

Role & responsibilities

• Payroll Management:

  Manage the monthly payroll cycle, validate payroll inputs, conduct variance analysis, coordinate tax deductions and ensure timely and accurate salary processing.

• Compensation & Benefits:

  Support salary revisions, annual compensation reviews, salary benchmarking, benefits administration and preparation of compensation revision letters.

• Darwinbox & HRIS:

  Manage employee data, HR transactions, system workflows, reporting and issue resolution in Darwinbox. Identify opportunities to improve system utilization and process efficiency.

• Full & Final Settlement:

  Ensure timely and accurate processing of employee separations, final settlements, leave encashment and related documentation.

• HR Reporting & Analytics:

  Prepare and maintain HR dashboards, payroll reports, trackers and employee-related data for management reviews.

• Statutory Compliance:

  Support labour law compliance, statutory filings, audits and maintenance of relevant records in coordination with internal teams and external consultants.

• Audit & Controls:

  Coordinate with internal and statutory auditors, provide supporting documentation and ensure closure of audit observations within timelines.

• Policy & Process Improvement:

  Review and streamline HR operations processes, SOPs and workflows to improve accuracy, turnaround time and employee experience.

• Budget & Annual Reviews:

  Support HR budget preparation, salary budget monitoring and annual compensation and benefits reviews.

• Stakeholder Management:

  Coordinate with Finance, business teams, employees and external vendors to resolve HR operations queries and ensure timely service delivery.
• Handle other HR operations responsibilities as required.

Preferred candidate profile

• Postgraduate qualification in HR or a graduate degree in Commerce/related discipline.

• 6-8 years of relevant experience

  in payroll management and HR operations; retail or multi-location business experience will be preferred.

• Hands-on experience with Darwinbox is mandatory.

• Good understanding of payroll processing, compensation and benefits, salary structures, statutory compliance and employee lifecycle management.
• Experience in payroll reconciliation, HR reporting, audit coordination and Full & Final settlements.
• Strong analytical skills, attention to detail and proficiency in MS Excel.
• Good communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines and work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• A proactive, solution-oriented approach with a focus on process improvement and employee service delivery.

immediately or within 15 days

If you have strong hands-on experience in Darwinbox and enjoy managing end-to-end HR operations, payroll and compliance, we would like to hear from you.