HR Manager – Backend Operations & Payroll

Job description: HR Manager – Backend Operations & Payroll We are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented HR Manager to oversee our backend HR operations and payroll functions. You will be responsible for end-to-end payroll processing, employee data management, statutory compliance, and optimizing internal HR workflows. The ideal candidate ensures 100% accuracy in compensation and maintains seamless HR backend processes. Key Responsibilities Payroll & Compensation Management ● End-to-End Processing: Manage the entire payroll cycle for all employees, ensuring salaries are processed accurately and on time. ● Input Validation: Collect, audit, and verify payroll inputs including attendance, leaves, overtime, and incentive structures. ● Statutory Compliance: Ensure deductions and contributions are compliant, including Provident Fund (PF), Employee State Insurance (ESI), Professional Tax (PT), and Income Tax (TDS). ● Benefits Administration: Manage employee benefits such as health insurance, gratuity, and leave encashment. ● Query Resolution: Address and resolve payroll and compensation-related queries from employees promptly HR Operations & Administration ● Data Management: Maintain highly accurate employee databases and records within the Human Resources Information System (HRIS). ● Life-Cycle Operations: Oversee backend processes for employee onboarding (background checks, system access) and offboarding (full and final settlements, exit formalities). ● Attendance & Leave Tracking: Monitor daily attendance, manage leave balances, and generate operational reports. ● Vendor Management: Coordinate with external payroll vendors and benefits providers to ensure smooth service delivery. Compliance & Reporting ● Labor Laws: Ensure organizational compliance with local and national labor laws and regulations. ● Audits: Prepare documentation and assist with internal and external HR and payroll audits. ● Metrics & Analytics: Develop and maintain HR dashboards tracking key metrics such as payroll costs, attrition, and operational efficiency. Qualifications & Skills Education: Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Finance, or a related field; Master's degree (MBA/PGDM) or payroll certifications preferred. Experience: Minimum of 5-7 years of progressive experience in HR operations, payroll management, and compliance. Payroll/HRIS Software: Advanced working knowledge of [Example HR Platform/Tool]. MS Office/Google Workspace: Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (VLOOKUP, Pivot Tables) and Google Sheets. Exceptional numerical/analytical capabilities, strong attention to detail, high ethical standards, and ability to handle confidential data with discretion. About the company Hagnos Marketing and Consulting Pvt. Ltd. is a reputed services company in BFSI and IT space and has 3100+ employees on its roles. Benefits: ● Health insurance ● Leave encashment ● Life insurance ● Paid sick time ● Paid time off Education: ● Master's (Preferred) Experience: ● HR Operations and Payroll: 5 years (Required) ● Labour Law compliances: 5 years (Required) Work Location: In person