HR Operations Lead

JOB DESCRIPTION Manage end-to-end employee lifecycle processes including onboarding, induction, confirmation, transfers, promotions, employee records management, and separations. Ensure smooth execution of HR operations policies and procedures across manufacturing plants and corporate offices. Maintain employee master data and HRIS with accuracy and confidentiality. Coordinate employee documentation, background verification, and personnel file management. Oversee exit management, full and final settlements, exit interviews, and retention initiatives. Collaborates with the Operational Unit Manager in defining and designing the Organizational Structure and in implementing and communicating changes within it. Manage monthly payroll processing for employees and contract workforce in coordination with payroll vendors and finance teams. Validate attendance, shift schedules, overtime, leave records, incentives, and deductions. Ensure timely payroll disbursement with 100% accuracy. Handle employee queries related to salary, tax, reimbursements, and benefits. Administer annual compensation revisions, bonus payments, gratuity, and final settlements. Ensure compliance with income tax regulations, TDS, and payroll audits Manage end-to-end recruitment for plant, engineering, production, quality, maintenance, SCM, and support functions. Coordinate manpower planning with business stakeholders. Source candidates through job portals, consultants, employee referrals, and campus hiring. Conduct screening, interviews, salary negotiations, and onboarding formalities. Track recruitment KPIs including time-to-fill, cost-per-hire, and offer-to-joining ratio Serve as the primary point of contact for employee queries and HR support. Facilitate employee welfare, engagement, and recognition initiatives. 8-10 years of HR Operations experience in manufacturing, engineering, automotive, FMCG, pharmaceutical, or industrial sectors. Strong knowledge of Indian labour laws, factory compliance, payroll regulations, and statutory requirements. Experience handling plant workforce, contract labour, and multiple location HR operations.