- End-to-end ownership of payroll processing, ensuring accuracy and statutory compliance (PF, ESI, PT, TDS, Gratuity, etc.).
- Collaborate with Finance, HR, and external payroll partners to ensure seamless payroll cycles.
- Manage HR operations including pre-onboarding, onboarding, exit formalities, HRMS updates, and compliance documentation.
- Maintain and update employee records, salary structures, and benefits administration.
- Drive process improvements to enhance efficiency in payroll and HR operations.
- Support audits and ensure adherence to labour laws and organizational policies.
- Provide timely resolution of employee payroll queries with focus on employee experience.
- Partner with People team during employee appraisals and compensation review cycles.
Required Qualifications & Skills:
- 6-8 years of experience in HR Operations and Payroll Management.
- Strong knowledge of payroll systems, HRMS/HRIS tools, and statutory compliance.
- Excellent attention to detail, analytical skills, and problem-solving ability.
- Strong communication skills and stakeholder management capability.
- High integrity, ownership mindset, and commitment to delivering results.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience managing payroll in a startup or high-growth environment.
- Exposure to scaling HR operations across geographies or multiple entities.
- Hands-on experience with advanced HRMS/payroll platforms.
- Knowledge of compensation benchmarking and rewards strategy.