AM/ Manager Payroll , HR operation & Compliance

Placewell Solutions; Mumbai; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Placewell Solutions is seeking an Assistant Manager/Manager (Payroll, HR Operations & Compliance) to lead payroll processing, HR operations and statutory compliance across the organisation. The role requires proactive ownership, stakeholder coordination, and delivering accurate, timely payroll with strong governance.

Ideal candidates have 5–12 years in payroll, HR operations, and compliance, with vendor management experience and proficiency in Excel/HRIS. Mumbai-based candidates preferred.

Qualifications

• Graduate or postgraduate in HR, management or commerce.
• 5–12 years of experience in payroll, HR operations or compliance.
• Strong understanding of payroll processes, compliance, and audits.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end payroll operations, ensuring timely and compliant processing.
• Administer employee lifecycle processes, HR documentation and HRIS updates.
• Coordinate statutory compliance activities with stakeholders.
• Lead audits and maintain audit-ready records with timely closure of observations.
• Communicate with employees on payroll, benefits, and policy changes.
• Support administration of benefit programs and related governance.
• Coordinate governance requirements and actuarial valuations as needed.
• Partner with HR, Payroll, Finance, Compliance, and Shared Services teams for data accuracy.
• Govern reimbursements, vendor management, and payments processing.
• Oversee housekeeping and security services to ensure smooth operations.

Education

Graduate/Postgraduate in HR/Management/Commerce

Tools

Microsoft Excel

HRIS

Job description

ASSISTANT MANAGER/MANAGER (Payroll, HR Operations & Compliance)

KEY ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Role Purpose

To manage payroll operations, HR operations, statutory compliance, audits, employee services, and related governance processes for Company . The role requires a proactive, hands-on professional who takes ownership, drives stakeholders to closure, ensures strong controls and compliance, and consistently delivers 100% accurate, compliant, and timely payroll while maintaining a high standard of employee service.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end payroll operations, ensuring timely, accurate, and compliant payroll processing.
• Administer employee lifecycle processes, including HR documentation, employee records, HRIS updates, and workforce data management.
• Coordinate statutory compliance activities and ensure timely fulfilment of regulatory requirements through effective collaboration with internal and external stakeholders.
• Lead payroll, HR operations, and compliance audits by maintaining audit-ready records, supporting audits, and ensuring timely closure of observations.
• Manage employee communications related to payroll, compensation, benefits, and policy changes.
• Act as the primary point of contact for employee queries related to payroll, taxation, benefits, and compliance matters, and drive employee awareness on these subjects.
• Support administration of employee benefit programs, including mediclaim, gratuity and related processes, in coordination with service providers and internal teams.
• Coordinate actuarial valuation, gratuity settlement, provisioning, and related governance requirements.
• Partner with Corporate HR, Payroll, Finance, Compliance, and Shared Services teams to ensure process adherence, reporting accuracy, and timely data exchange.
• Govern employee reimbursements, ensuring appropriate controls, reconciliations, reporting, and stakeholder coordination.
• Manage key HR service providers and vendors, ensuring service quality, governance, SLA adherence, and timely processing of payments.
• Coordinate apprenticeship administration and related workforce compliance requirements.
• Oversee housekeeping and security services to ensure smooth day-to-day operations and vendor accountability.
• Maintain compliance records, reports, dashboards, and MIS for management review.
• Drive process improvements, operational efficiency, and governance initiatives across Payroll and HR Operations.

IDEAL CANDIDATE PROFILE

• Graduate/Postgraduate in HR, Management, Commerce, or related discipline.
• 5 to 12 years of experience in Payroll, HR Operations, Compliance, or Shared Services.
• Strong understanding of payroll processes, statutory compliance, employee lifecycle management, and audit requirements.
• Experience in managing vendors and multiple stakeholders.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and HR systems.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• High level of ownership, attention to detail, and execution focus.
• Ability to work independently, manage priorities, and deliver within tight timelines.
• Preference for candidates based in Mumbai or nearby locations.

Key Competencies

• Payroll & HR Operations
• Compliance & Governance
• Audit Management
• Employee Service Orientation
• Stakeholder & Vendor Management
• Data & Process Excellence
• Ownership & Accountability
• Analytical Thinking
• Communication Skills
• Continuous Improvement

We are looking for a dependable, hands-on professional who enjoys being a doer, takes complete ownership of deliverables, and consistently drives high standards of accuracy, compliance, and employee service.