Lead - Payroll & HR Operations - SaaS Firm

HR Lead - Payroll and HR Operations - SaaS Compnany

Role Summary:

The HR manager plays a pivotal role in implementing HR initiatives, promoting a high-performance culture, and enhancing employee engagement across India and Singapore (primary centers), Australia and Indonesia (secondary centers).

Key Responsibilities:

Compensation, Benefits & Rewards:

- Run monthly payroll across all geographies. Must have Global Payroll experience.

- Lead annual salary reviews, bonus planning, and variable pay strategies

- Manage benefits and wellness programs, including medical, insurance, and work cover

Talent Acquisition & Transition:

- Sourcing, assessment, and onboarding of talent across India, Singapore and other geographies as required

- Lead structured and compliant exit processes

Compliance, Policies & Risk:

- Develop and enforce HR policies reflecting local labor laws

Global Mobility & Contractor Management:

- Manage direct and EOR-based contractor relationships, including contracts, payments, and deliverables.

Key Requirements:

- 8+ years of progressive HR leadership experience, preferably in fast-growing tech startups

- Proven experience managing teams and HR operations

- Strong understanding of labor laws and HR practices in India, plus exposure to international geographies

- Strategic thinker with hands-on execution ability.

- Excellent interpersonal and stakeholder management skills.