Role Overview

We are looking for an experienced Payroll Manager to lead end-to-end payroll operations while ensuring statutory compliance, managing industrial relations, and handling large blue-collar workforce environments. This role requires strong expertise in labor laws, union management, and workforce mobilization, with the ability to maintain operational continuity in a dynamic and high-volume setup.

Key Responsibilities

1. Payroll Management

Lead and manage end-to-end payroll processing for large employee base (including blue-collar workforce).
Ensure timely and accurate salary disbursement, statutory deductions, reimbursements, and final settlements.
Oversee payroll audits, reconciliations, and compliance checks.
Drive payroll automation and process improvements.

2. Compliance Management

Ensure 100% compliance with statutory regulations including PF, ESIC, Bonus, Gratuity, PT, LWF, CLRA, Factory Act, etc.
Liaise with government authorities, auditors, and external consultants.
Maintain statutory registers, filings, and documentation as per labor laws.
Manage compliance for contract labor and vendor workforce.

3. Industrial Relations (IR) & Union Management

Handle union negotiations, settlements, and dispute resolution.
Manage long-term IR strategy to ensure harmonious industrial relations.
Address employee grievances, disciplinary actions, and conflict situations.
Lead collective bargaining agreements and wage settlements.

4. Blue-Collar Workforce Management

Oversee HR operations for large blue-collar workforce across multiple locations.
Ensure workforce productivity, attendance management, and shift planning.
Implement policies and practices to improve engagement and reduce attrition.
Manage contract labor deployment and vendor relationships.

5. Resource Mobilization & Workforce Planning

Plan and execute manpower mobilization for operations (ramp-ups, seasonal demand, new sites).
Collaborate with operations teams to ensure timely workforce availability.
Optimize manpower utilization and cost efficiency.

6. Risk & Crisis Management

Handle labor disputes, strikes, and crisis situations with minimal business disruption.
Ensure legal compliance and mitigate risks related to labor laws and workforce management.
Develop contingency plans for workforce continuity.

Key Skills & Competencies

Strong expertise in payroll systems and statutory compliance
Deep knowledge of Indian labor laws and IR practices
Proven experience in union handling and conflict resolution
Experience managing large blue-collar workforce
Strong stakeholder and negotiation skills
High attention to detail and process orientation
Ability to handle high-pressure and complex environments

Educational Qualifications

MBA/PGDM in HR / IR / Labour Laws
Certifications in Labour Laws / Compliance (preferred)

Preferred Industry Exposure

Manufacturing / Logistics / FMCG / Infrastructure / Facility Management