Key Responsibilities:

HR Business Partnering:

- Support the build-out of India operations policies, structures, and HR frameworks aligned to global standards.

- Drive employee engagement, retention, and culture initiatives across India teams.

- Partner with global HR leadership to localise and implement global HR programs.

Payroll and Compliance:

- Own end-to-end payroll management for India operations - accuracy, timeliness, and statutory compliance.

- Hands-on experience processing and managing payroll on SAP - mandatory.

- Ensure compliance with all Indian employment laws including PF, ESI, gratuity, professional tax, TDS, and Shops and Establishments Act.

- Manage statutory filings, audits, and liaisons with government authorities.

- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of Indian labour law amendments and regulatory changes.

- Ensure HR policies and employment contracts are compliant with applicable Indian regulations.

- Coordinate payroll reconciliations, tax computations, and year-end compliance activities including Form 16 and TDS returns.

Talent Acquisition and Onboarding:

- Partner with hiring managers on specialist hiring across India.

- Design and implement structured onboarding programs for new hires.

- Build relationships with external recruiting partners and talent sources.

Performance and Rewards:

- Support performance management cycles including goal setting, mid-year reviews, and annual appraisals.

- Advise on compensation benchmarking, salary structures, and rewards frameworks aligned to Indian market standards.

- Manage employee relations issues with empathy and in line with Indian law.

HR Analytics and Reporting:

- Maintain accurate HR data and generate regular reports on headcount, attrition, compliance, and engagement for India and global leadership.

- Build dashboards and trackers to give leadership real-time visibility on key HR metrics.

Requirements:

- MBA Human Resources or equivalent from a reputed institution.

- 8 to 10 years of progressive HR experience with at least 4 to 5 years as an HRBP.

- Strong hands-on payroll management experience on SAP - mandatory, any industry accepted.

- Deep knowledge of Indian employment laws, statutory compliance, and labour regulations - non-negotiable.

- Experience supporting a scaling or greenfield India operation is a strong advantage.

- Exposure to multinational or global company HR practices preferred.

- Strong communication skills with the ability to engage global leadership effectively.

- Based in Pune.