HR Business Partner - Payroll/HR Operations & Labour Laws

Job Description: HR Business Partner (HRBP) - Payroll, HR Operations & Labour Laws

Department: Human Resources

Designation: HR Business Partner (HRBP)

Experience: 5 - 8 years

Location: As per business requirement

Job Purpose:

The HR Business Partner will act as a strategic and operational HR partner to business leaders, ensuring effective implementation of HR policies, seamless payroll processing, efficient HR operations, and compliance with applicable labour laws and statutory requirements. The role requires a strong understanding of employee lifecycle management, payroll administration, statutory compliances, employee relations, and HR process improvement.

Key Responsibilities:

- Partner with business leaders and functional heads to understand business requirements and develop effective people strategies.

- Manage and oversee end-to-end monthly payroll processing, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and confidentiality.

- Manage end-to-end employee lifecycle processes, including joining formalities, onboarding, employee documentation, transfers, promotions, confirmation, and separation.

- Ensure compliance with applicable central and state labour laws, rules, notifications, and statutory requirements.

- Act as a point of contact for employees and managers on HR policies, payroll concerns, workplace issues, and employment-related matters.

- Prepare periodic HR and payroll MIS for management review.

Required Skills & Competencies:

- Strong hands-on experience in payroll processing and HR operations.

- Sound knowledge of Indian labour laws and statutory compliances.

- Proficiency in MS Excel, HRMS, payroll software, and HR MIS reporting.

- Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and interpersonal skills.

Educational Qualification:

- MBA/PGDM in Human Resource Management or a relevant postgraduate qualification.

- A graduate degree in Commerce, Business Administration, Human Resources, or a related discipline may also be considered based on experience.

Experience & Technical Requirements:

- 5 - 8 years of relevant HR experience, preferably with hands-on exposure to HR business partnering, payroll, and HR operations.

- Demonstrated experience in managing monthly payroll cycles and employee lifecycle processes.

- Practical experience in statutory compliance, labour law documentation, audits, and regulatory coordination.

- Working knowledge of HRMS/payroll systems and advanced Excel.

- Experience in managing employee relations and advising business managers on HR matters.