Assistant Manager / Manager - HR Operations

About the job

Get to know us better

We are Gera Developments Private Limited (GDPL), a brand known by our five-decade history as one of the pioneers in the Real Estate business in Pune. Innovation, transparency, and enhanced customer experience is how we have created award-winning, premium residential and commercial projects in Pune, Goa, Bengaluru, and California. We live and work by Let's Outdo, a philosophy that defines everything we do to raise the standards of Real Estate in the country.

There are many firsts that stand to our credit. Way back in 2004, we introduced India's first 5-year Warranty on Real Estate, that RERA mandated only in 2017. We then introduced India's first and only 7-year warranty in Real Estate. In 2014, we designed and launched the award-winning ChildCentric® Homes, which revolutionised the Real Estate sector for both, the developer, and the home buyer. IntelliplexesTM, SkyVillasTM, and The Imperium series are our other highly successful product lines. In our 50th Year, we launched yet another first-of-its-kind industry initiative—Gera's Home Equity Power—a means to provide financial flexibility to customers to meet financial emergencies.

How the world sees us

It has been an honour to be recognised as an innovative business leader, and an employer to build a career with by some of the best talent in the country.

We're the only Real Estate company to be recognised in the top 10 mid-size organisations six times in a row by the Great Places to Work® Institute, and we continue to feature amongst the Top 50 Great Mid-Size WorkplacesTM 2024 in India. In 2024, we have also been proudly recognised as one of India's Best WorkplacesTM in Real Estate, and India's Best WorkplacesTM in Building a Culture of Innovation for All. As we raise the bar on service orientation, product innovation, real estate marketing, and brand building, we are consciously creating a workplace where our employees achieve new heights in their areas of expertise.

Our people-forward culture

How did we achieve this By cheering for our outdoers. We care about our people, and invest in their success. We cultivate a culture of innovation, inclusiveness, high growth and rewards, inspiring our employees to challenge themselves, and besting their own past performance to achieve their professional goals and their self-development objectives.

Role Purpose

To manage the end-to-end HR Operations function, ensuring seamless payroll administration, statutory compliance, HRMS system administration, and governance of all HR processes. The role is pivotal in maintaining data accuracy, driving process automation, and ensuring consistent employee experience across the organization.

Key Responsibilities

1. Payroll Management

• Own the end-to-end payroll process through HRMS (SuccessFactors integrated with GreytHR/SAPsystems).
• Ensure accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with statutory and company policies.
• Handle payroll-related compliances – PF, ESIC, PT, MLWF, Income Tax, Bonus, Gratuity, and others.
• Validate pay inputs (attendance, incentives, arrears, deductions, reimbursements, etc.) prior to processing.
• Conduct monthly payroll audits and coordinate with Finance for reconciliation and disbursement.

2. HRMS System Administration (SuccessFactors)

• Act as the System Administrator for SuccessFactors, ensuring all configurations, updates, and process modifications are executed accurately.
• Manage employee life cycle data on the HRMS – hiring, transfers, promotions, exits.
• Partner with module leads (Recruitment, Onboarding, Performance, etc.) to streamline workflows and maintain master data integrity.
• Generate periodic reports and analytics dashboards to support business and leadership reviews.
• Lead system testing, change management, and coordination with external consultants for enhancements or issue resolution.

3. Statutory Compliance & HR Audits

• Ensure compliance with all applicable labour laws and HR-related statutory obligations.
• Prepare and file periodic returns – PF, ESIC, PT, MLWF, etc.
• Liaise with government authorities, auditors, and labour consultants for inspections and compliance audits.
• Maintain compliance documentation, licenses, and timely renewals under various labour legislations (CLRA, Gratuity, Bonus, Shops & Establishment, etc.).
• Drive internal HR audits and process standardization initiatives.

4. Employee Benefits Administration

• Responsible for accurate computation of leave encashment, and other benefit programs.
• Ensure accurate maintenance of benefit data in HRMS.
• Coordinate with external service providers for policy renewals, claims, and query resolution.
• Monitor adherence to company policies and ensure statutory alignment in benefits administration.

5. Process Governance & MIS

• Drive standardization of HR processes, documentation, and SOPs across all HR Operations areas.
• Publish periodic HR dashboards and MIS reports (Headcount, Payroll, Attrition, Cost Analytics, etc.).
• Ensure timely audit closures, data integrity, and process adherence across the HR function.
• Continuously identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and employee experience.

Key Skills & Competencies

• Strong knowledge of HRMS systems (preferably SuccessFactors), SAP HR, or similar ERP platforms.
• Hands-on experience in payroll management and statutory compliance.
• Analytical mindset with strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Process orientation with ability to handle audits and system controls.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Ability to manage confidential information with discretion.

Qualification & Experience

• MBA / PGDM in HR or equivalent.
• 8–10 years of experience in HR Operations, Payroll, and Compliance management.
• Exposure to SuccessFactors or similar HRMS is a must.
• Experience in managing HR audits and statutory interactions preferred.