HR Operations Role - Asset Servicing/Advisory Firm (4-6 yrs)

Job Summary:

We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive HR Operations, Compliance & Payroll Specialist to manage end-to-end HR operational processes, ensure regulatory compliance, and oversee accurate and timely payroll processing. This role plays a critical part in maintaining employee data integrity, supporting audits, and ensuring our HR systems run efficiently while staying compliant with legal standards.

Key Responsibilities:

- Manage and update employee records in the HRIS and physical files.

- Execute employee lifecycle processes: onboarding, transfers, exits, etc.

- Coordinate with IT and Facilities for new hire setup and offboarding.

- Maintain accurate tracking of attendance, leave, and time-off balances.

- Address day-to-day HR-related queries from employees and managers.

- Administer end-to-end payroll processing for all employees.

- Collect, verify, and reconcile monthly inputs including attendance, leave, bonuses, and deductions.

- Ensure payroll compliance with statutory requirements (PF, ESIC, TDS, etc.).

- Liaise with Finance for disbursements and payroll reconciliation.

- Prepare and issue payslips, Form 16, and other payroll-related documentation.

- Manage final settlement calculations for exiting employees.

- Ensure all HR practices and documentation align with local labour laws and regulations.

- Maintain updated records and support labour audits.

- Prepare reports and assist in statutory filings and regulatory submissions.

- Review and update HR policies in accordance with legal changes.

- Maintain confidentiality of payroll and personnel data at all times.

- Identify opportunities to enhance HR operational efficiency and payroll accuracy.

- Standardize and document workflows and SOPs across HR processes.

Qualifications:

- Degree in Human Resources, Finance, or a related field.

- 5 years of experience in HR operations, compliance, and payroll.

- In-depth knowledge of payroll systems, HRIS (e.g GreytHR,), and Excel.

- Solid understanding of local labour laws and statutory deductions (e.g., PF, ESIC, income tax).

- Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain confidentiality.