We are seeking a highly capable and experienced HR Operations Lead to manage and scale HR processes across India and international locations, including Europe and other global entities.
The role demands strong operational excellence, compliance knowledge across geographies, and hands-on experience in managing systems, employee lifecycle, payroll coordination, and vendor management in a fast-paced, multicultural environment.

Key Responsibilities:

HR Operations Management (India & Global)

- Oversee employee lifecycle operations: onboarding, confirmations, transfers, exits, and documentation for both domestic and international teams.

- Ensure smooth and compliant HR service delivery across all geographies in collaboration with internal stakeholders and external vendors (PEOs, payroll partners, etc.

- Maintain and manage employee records, HRIS data accuracy, and document control across regions.

Compliance & Policy Implementation

- Ensure adherence to Indian labor laws (PF, ESI, Gratuity, Shops & Establishment, POSH, etc.) and international employment regulations (including GDPR, local labor laws in EMEA/APAC).

- Support internal and external audits and ensure HR policies and practices are standardized yet locally adaptable.

- Draft, revise, and implement HR policies for global applicability while meeting country-specific compliance.

Payroll & Benefits Coordination

- Coordinate with payroll teams (internal and outsourced) to manage payroll processing, benefits administration, and statutory filings for India and international regions.

- Ensure timely and accurate salary inputs, variable pay, leaves, reimbursements, and compliance deductions.

HR Systems & Process Optimization

- Administer and maintain HRIS platforms (Workday, SAP SuccessFactors, Darwinbox, Keka, etc.

- Drive process automation, digitization of records, and workflow standardization across locations.

- Act as a liaison between HR, IT and system vendors to improve system functionalities and resolve issues.

People Data, Reporting & Analytics

- Generate HR dashboards and reports for leadership, including headcount, attrition, joining/leaving trends, probation tracking, and HR compliance status.

- Support strategic decision-making with data-driven insights across geographies.

Team & Stakeholder Management

- Lead and mentor a team of HR executives/coordinators across India and support remote international teams.

- Collaborate with HR, Recruitment, Finance, Legal, and other stakeholders to deliver a seamless employee experience globally.

- Act as the point of contact for all escalations related to HR operations.

Qualifications:

- Bachelors or masters degree in human resources or related field.

- 5-8 years of progressive HR operations experience, with at least 23 years handling international operations (Europe/APAC preferred).

- Strong working knowledge of Indian labor laws and familiarity with global employment practices.

- Proficient in using HRIS platforms and tools; excellent in Excel, reporting, and data validation.

Key Competencies:

- Cross-cultural awareness and ability to work across time zones.