Role Overview

Join our energetic team as an HR Manager. As part of our team in Cochin, India, you'll work in an ONSITE environment, leading and shaping our HR programs in a progressive, fast-paced global capability centre. Your expertise will be critical as you ensure best-in-class HR practices supporting both strategic and operational objectives.

Responsibilities

- Lead and execute end-to-end talent acquisition and workforce planning activities, including employer branding and onboarding.

- Own the management of HR operations and the complete employee lifecycle, ensuring HRMS data accuracy and compliance.

- Supervise monthly payroll preparation, attendance, reimbursements, variable pay handling, and payroll vendor coordination with 100% accuracy.

- Ensure robust statutory compliance at all times, adhering to Indian labor laws and state-specific regulations.

- Manage Provident Fund (EPF) and social security documentation, operations, filings, and employee support.

- Administer Employee State Insurance (ESI) enrollment, monthly submissions, and related compliance reporting.

- Oversee income tax and TDS processes, including declarations, payroll tax coordination, and reconciliations, maintaining zero discrepancies.

- Coordinate Professional Tax deductions and compliance with state-level requirements.

- Support compensation &

benefits benchmarking, increments, incentive plans, reviews, and benefits administration.

- Manage employee medical and insurance benefits, claim administration, renewals, and vendor management.

- Resolve employee relations, address grievances, investigate misconduct, and promote a positive work environment.

- Lead performance management activities, including appraisals, PIPs, succession planning, and talent reviews.

- Identify learning needs, coordinate training and capability initiatives aligned with business growth.





- Prepare timely, insightful HR reporting and analytics dashboards tracking key workforce metrics.

- Handle separation and exit management, ensuring smooth transitions and statutory compliance.

Must have requirements

- 8 to 12 years of progressive HR management experience.

- Demonstrated previous experience in a global capability centre is essential.

- Comprehensive knowledge of Indian statutory and labor law compliance (including relevant Acts such as Shops & Establishments, Payment of Wages, Maternity Benefit, Bonus, Equal Remuneration, Industrial Relations, and local state regulations.

- Proven expertise in end-to-end HR operations, payroll administration, and employee lifecycle management.

- Strong experience in handling PF (EPF), ESI, TDS, Professional Tax, and income tax matters in India.

- Track record of successful talent acquisition, workforce planning, and employer branding initiatives.

- Excellent interpersonal, leadership, and conflict resolution skills.

- Based in India able to work from Cochin office.

Nice to have requirements

- Professional HR certifications such as SHRM, CIPD, or equivalent.

- Experience in implementing or managing advanced HRMS/payroll systems.

- Exposure to HR analytics and data-driven workforce planning.

- Prior experience with large-scale organizational change or HR transformations.

- Advanced training or expertise in compensation benchmarking and benefits design.

Perks and Benefits

- Market-competitive salary and performance-linked incentives.

- Comprehensive medical, life, and accidental insurance coverage for employees and dependents.

- Opportunities for professional development, learning, and certification support.

- Engaged, collaborative workplace culture and exposure to global HR practices.

- Paid time off, holidays, and leave benefits aligned with industry norms.

📌 HR Manager-Cochin India (Kochi)
🏢 Motus
📍 Kochi