Lead - Human Resources - FMCG

About the Organisation:

Our client is a global organisation operating in the beverages and consumer products industry, with an established international presence and a strong focus on operational excellence and people practices. The organisation offers an opportunity to work in a multinational environment with exposure to end-to-end HR operations.

Role Overview:

We are looking for an HR Lead to manage day-to-day HR operations, payroll coordination, employee lifecycle processes, and HR administration. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of HR processes, excellent attention to detail, and the ability to work effectively with internal stakeholders and external service providers.

Key Responsibilities:

- Manage end-to-end payroll coordination, ensuring accurate and timely payroll processing in collaboration with payroll vendors and internal finance teams.

- Oversee day-to-day HR operations, including employee documentation, records management, and HR database maintenance.

- Coordinate employee lifecycle activities, including onboarding, confirmation, transfers, employee separations, and exit formalities.

- Maintain employee records and ensure HR documentation is accurate, up to date, and compliant with organisational policies.

- Support statutory compliance, including coordination of PF, ESIC, professional tax, and other applicable labour law requirements.

- Handle employee queries related to payroll, leave, benefits, attendance, and HR policies.

- Coordinate leave and attendance management and ensure accurate data integration with payroll systems.

- Support the administration of employee benefits, insurance, and other HR-related programmes.

- Prepare HR reports, MIS, and dashboards covering headcount, payroll, employee movements, and other operational metrics.

- Liaise with internal stakeholders, external vendors, and regional or global HR teams to ensure smooth execution of HR processes.

- Identify opportunities to streamline HR workflows and improve operational efficiency.

- Ensure adherence to internal policies, audit requirements, and applicable statutory guidelines.

Desired Candidate Profile:

- 8 - 10 years of experience in HR operations, payroll, and HR administration.

- Prior experience working with a multinational organisation is strongly preferred.

- Strong understanding of payroll processes, statutory compliance, and employee lifecycle management.

- Experience coordinating with payroll vendors and cross-functional stakeholders.

- Familiarity with HRMS platforms, payroll systems, and MS Excel.

- Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail and a process-oriented approach.

- Good communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to handle confidential employee information.

- Ability to work independently while managing multiple HR operational responsibilities.

What's on Offer?:

An opportunity to work with a globally established organisation.