Job Description – Deputy Manager – HR (Payroll & Statutory Compliance)

Position: Deputy Manager – HR (Payroll & Statutory Compliance)
Job Purpose

To manage end-to-end payroll processing, ensure compliance with all statutory labour laws, maintain employee records, coordinate audits, and support HR operations while ensuring timely and accurate salary administration across all locations.

Key Responsibilities
- Manage monthly payroll processing for permanent, contract, trainee, and casual employees.
- Ensure statutory compliance under PF, ESI, PT, TDS, Labour Welfare Fund, Bonus, Gratuity, CLRA, Minimum Wages, Factories Act, and other applicable labour laws.
- Prepare and submit statutory returns and coordinate inspections from government authorities.
- Maintain payroll records, employee master data, attendance, leave, overtime, and wage registers.
- Reconcile payroll with Finance and ensure timely salary disbursement.
- Coordinate with contractors for labour compliance, wage verification, and statutory documentation.
- Handle payroll audits, statutory audits,



and internal compliance reviews.
- Support HR policies, performance management, employee lifecycle documentation, and disciplinary procedures.
- Prepare MIS reports, payroll analytics, headcount reports, and compliance dashboards.
- Liaise with Finance, Accounts, Administration, and Operations for payroll and statutory matters.
- Ensure confidentiality of employee information and payroll data.

Qualification
- MBA/MSW in Human Resources, MHRM, or equivalent.
- Certification in Payroll, Labour Laws, or Statutory Compliance is must

Experience
- 5–8 years of HR experience, with at least 5 years in Payroll and Statutory Compliance, preferably in shipyard, manufacturing, engineering, or heavy industrial sectors.

Key Skills
- Expert knowledge of Indian labour laws and statutory compliances.
- Hands-on experience with payroll software and HRMS.
- Robust understanding of PF, ESI, TDS, gratuity, bonus, CLRA, and Facto

📌 Human Resources (Kochi)
🏢 Prahu Steels
📍 Kochi