HR Operations & Payroll Specialist

About Us

Join a forward-thinking & rapidly growing Newton School - A rapidly growing edtech dedicated to transforming the education scenario. We foster a collaborative, high-performance culture committed to operational excellence, strategic HR practices and overall employee engagement.

Role Overview

We are seeking an HR Operations & Payroll Specialist with 6–8 years of experience to own and streamline our payroll and HR operations processes. The ideal candidate will bring strong payroll expertise, attention to detail, and the ability to navigate the dynamic environment of a growing startup. Prior experience in managing payroll in a startup setup will be a strong plus.

Key Responsibilities

• End-to-end ownership of payroll processing, ensuring 100% accuracy and compliance with statutory requirements (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 a strong intent to deliver exceptional employee experience.
• Partner with People team during employee appraisals and compensation review cycles. Requirements
• 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 with the ability to manage stakeholders effectively.
• High integrity, ownership mindset, and strong intent to deliver.

Nice To Have

Skills Required

Hris, Payroll Systems, Hr Operations, Hrms, Payroll Processing, Statutory Compliance