Payroll Manager

Job Description : HR Lead

We are seeking a dynamic and strategic HR Lead to spearhead the Human Resources function across the organization. This role requires a proactive leader who can design, implement, and drive people strategies aligned with business goals, while fostering a culture of performance, inclusion, and growth. The HR Lead will be a key partner to the leadership team, responsible for building a high-performing workforce and ensuring end-to-end employee experience.

Key Responsibilities :

Develop and execute HR strategies aligned with organizational vision, mission, and business objectives.

Partner with senior leadership to support organizational growth and change management.

Drive initiatives that foster engagement, collaboration, and a high-performance culture.

Champion diversity, equity, and inclusion practices across the organization.

Oversee performance appraisal systems, feedback mechanisms, and career development frameworks.

Lead payroll, HRIS, policies, and compliance with labor laws and regulations.

Ensure strong expertise in Indian payroll statutory requirements including PF, ESI, gratuity, bonus, professional tax, and other compliances.

Standardize HR processes to ensure operational excellence and scalability.

Act as a trusted advisor and mediator for employee relations.

Promote employee well-being, safety, and work-life balance initiatives.

Develop and manage competitive compensation and benefits programs.

Ensure internal equity and external competitiveness.

Qualifications & Skills :

Proven experience (8+ years) in HR leadership roles, preferably in dynamic or scaling organizations.

Strong understanding of labor laws, HR compliance, and people analytics.

Demonstrated expertise in Indian payroll statutory compliances with ability to ensure 100% adherence across PF, ESI, gratuity, bonus, and related regulations.

Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.

Demonstrated ability to manage change and build HR strategies from ground up.

Strong problem-solving, decision-making, and stakeholder management skills.

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field.

What We Offer :

A leadership seat in shaping the organization’s people strategy.

Opportunity to build and scale HR practices end-to-end.

Exposure to building best-in-class processes with strong focus on Indian payroll statutory and compliance governance .

Dynamic work environment fostering innovation, inclusion, and growth.

Competitive compensation and benefits package.

Note : Immediate joiners are highly preferred.