Lead - HR Operations & Payroll

Key Responsibilities:

HR Business Partnering:

• Support the build-out of India operations policies, structures, and HR frameworks aligned to global standards.
• Drive employee engagement, retention, and culture initiatives across India teams.
• Partner with global HR leadership to localise and implement global HR programs.

Payroll and Compliance:

• Own end-to-end payroll management for India operations - accuracy, timeliness, and statutory compliance.
• Hands-on experience processing and managing payroll on SAP - mandatory.
• Ensure compliance with all Indian employment laws including PF, ESI, gratuity, professional tax, TDS, and Shops and Establishments Act.
• Manage statutory filings, audits, and liaisons with government authorities.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of Indian labour law amendments and regulatory changes.
• Ensure HR policies and employment contracts are compliant with applicable Indian regulations.
• Coordinate payroll reconciliations, tax computations, and year-end compliance activities including Form 16 and TDS returns.

Talent Acquisition and Onboarding:

• Partner with hiring managers on specialist hiring across India.
• Design and implement structured onboarding programs for new hires.
• Build relationships with external recruiting partners and talent sources.

Performance and Rewards:

• Support performance management cycles including goal setting, mid-year reviews, and annual appraisals.
• Advise on compensation benchmarking, salary structures, and rewards frameworks aligned to Indian market standards.
• Manage employee relations issues with empathy and in line with Indian law.

HR Analytics and Reporting:

• Maintain accurate HR data and generate regular reports on headcount, attrition, compliance, and engagement for India and global leadership.
• Build dashboards and trackers to give leadership real-time visibility on key HR metrics.

Requirements:

• MBA Human Resources or equivalent from a reputed institution.
• 8 to 10 years of progressive HR experience with at least 4 to 5 years as an HRBP.
• Strong hands-on payroll management experience on SAP - mandatory, any industry accepted.
• Deep knowledge of Indian employment laws, statutory compliance, and labour regulations - non-negotiable.
• Experience supporting a scaling or greenfield India operation is a strong advantage.
• Exposure to multinational or global company HR practices preferred.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to engage global leadership effectively.
• Based in Pune.