Specialist - Human Resource & Payroll

About the job

The HR & Payroll Specialist plays a key role in delivering high-quality HR operational support across the employee lifecycle.

This role serves as the primary point of contact for HR-related inquiries, providing accurate, timely, and efficient administrative support to employees and managers.

The position supports a range of HR processes, including payroll, onboarding, employee records management, benefits administration, data reporting, and compliance.

What Youll Do:

Employee Records Management

- Keep employee files (digital and physical) accurate, updated, and secure

- Manage documents like contracts, personal info, performance reviews, and disciplinary records

Onboarding & Offboarding

- Prepare contracts and new hire paperwork

- Oversee offboarding logistics, including final settlements and record archiving

- Manage onboarding with HR induction

Payroll Processing Oversight

- Manage end-to-end payroll processing for employees, ensuring compliance with Indian labour laws (e.g., PF, Gratuity etc)

- Act as the go-to person for payroll across India

- Coordinate with external providers and internal teams

- Ensure timely, accurate payroll - salaries, deductions, benefits, and taxes

- Reconcile discrepancies and stay updated on payroll legislation

Compensation & Benefits

- Administer employee benefits (health insurance, leave tracking, etc.)

- Track absences, PTOs, and vacation days

HR System Management

- Oversee our HRIS platform

- Ensure clean data, strong system integrity, and optimize usage

Cross-Department Liaison

- Be the key bridge between HR and Accounting for payroll and employee records

Compliance & Reporting

- Create and deliver HR reports for internal stakeholders

General HR Support

- Provide day-to-day administrative support to the wider HR team

What Youll Bring:

- Bachelors/ Master's degree, Business Administration, or a related field

- 3+ years in HR administration with solid payroll processing experience

- Strong background in managing employee contracts, files, and HR platforms

Key Skills and Competencies

- Detail-oriented and process-driven - nothing gets past you

- Discreet and trustworthy - youll handle sensitive data with care

- Tech-savvy and confident working with digital tools

- Strong time management and organization skills