Location: Chennai
Experience: 6+
Reporting To: Head - HR Role SummaryWe are seeking a seasoned HR professional to lead and manage end-to-end HR Operations, Payroll, and Statutory Compliance with a strong focus on day-to-day execution, process discipline, and regulatory adherence. This role is operationally intensive and is best suited for candidates who have deep hands-on experience in payroll processing, labour law compliance, HR systems, audits, and employee lifecycle management. Key Responsibilities1. Payroll & Compensation Administration

- Manage end-to-end monthly payroll processing ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
- Handle payroll inputs, validations, reimbursements, incentives, arrears, F&F; settlements, and statutory deductions.
- Coordinate with finance for salary disbursement, cost reports, and reconciliations.
- Address employee payroll queries and maintain confidentiality of compensation data.

2. Statutory Compliance & Labour Laws

- Ensure compliance with PF, ESI, PT, TDS, Gratuity, Bonus, LWF, Shops & Establishment, and other applicable laws.
- Liaise with government authorities, auditors, and consultants for inspections and filings.
- Maintain statutory registers, returns, and documentation readiness.
- Track changes in labour laws and recommend process updates.

3. HR Operations & Employee Lifecycle

- Oversee onboarding, documentation, background verification, confirmation, transfers, and exit management.
- Drive full & final settlements, relieving documentation, and clearance processes.
- Maintain employee records, contracts, and HR master data with high accuracy.




- Standardize HR SOPs, policies, and process controls.

4. HRMS & Data Management

- Administer HRMS modules for attendance, leave, payroll, and employee data.
- Generate periodic HR MIS, dashboards, and compliance reports.
- Ensure data integrity, audit trails, and system access controls.

5. Audits & Governance

- Lead internal and external HR audits (statutory, payroll, ISO, due diligence).
- Identify gaps, implement corrective actions, and maintain audit readiness at all times.
- Drive documentation discipline and record management standards.

6. Stakeholder Coordination

- Work closely with Finance, Admin, Legal, and Business Heads on operational requirements.
- Manage vendor relationships related to payroll, compliance, insurance, and perks.

Desired Candidate ProfileEducation

- MBA / PGDM in HR, or equivalent qualification.
- Additional certifications in Payroll, Labour Laws, or Compliance preferred.

Experience

- 6+ years of core HR Operations experience with strong payroll and statutory exposure.
- Experience in mid-to-large organizations with multi-location employee base preferred.
- Hands-on experience with HRMS and payroll software is mandatory.

Core Competencies

- Deep knowledge of Indian labour laws and statutory frameworks.
- Strong numerical and analytical skills with attention to detail.
- Process-oriented mindset with high accuracy and confidentiality.
- Audit readiness and documentation discipline.
- Ability to handle employee queries with clarity and firmness.
- Good coordination and vendor management capability.

📌 HR Operations Expert (Chennai)
🏢 S&P Foundation P
📍 Chennai