Associate Director People Operations

Job Description

Job Title : Associate Director – People Operations

Location : Bangalore. Hybrid, 4 days / week WFO.

Experience : 15+ Years

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced and forward-thinking Associate Director – People Operations to lead and scale the HR Operations, Admin, and Employee Experience functions in India. This role is both strategic and hands-on, acting as a trusted advisor to senior leadership while also driving operational excellence and people-first initiatives on the ground.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Partnership & Business Alignment

• Act as a strategic partner to key executives and function heads to align HR operations and people initiatives with broader business goals.
• Develop a deep understanding of business and functional strategies to proactively support talent, operations
• Identify workforce trends and provide solutions that enhance performance, engagement, and productivity.

HR Operations & Process Improvement

Compliance :

Ensure adherence to statutory and regulatory compliance across India (e.g., labor laws, Shops & Establishment Acts, POSH, PF etc.).

Liaise with external consultants and legal advisors on audits, inspections, and government reporting.

Own compliance dashboards, risk mitigation plans, and periodic policy reviews

Payroll & Benefits :

Lead monthly payroll processing, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and alignment with finance and tax requirements.

Oversee employee benefits administration (health insurance, gratuity, provident fund, etc.)

Work closely with finance and external vendors to ensure year-end processes (form 16, tax declarations, etc.) are smooth and error-free.

Policy Development & Compliance

Employee Engagement

Administration, Travel & Infrastructure

Team Leadership & Stakeholder Collaboration

Required Qualifications

Preferred Attributes