Assistant Manager - HR Operations & Compliance

Sula Vineyards; Nashik District; On-site; INR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Sula Vineyards is seeking an experienced HR Operations Expert to manage day-to-day HR operations, HRMS administration, payroll coordination, and statutory compliance from its Nashik operations.

The role focuses on maintaining accurate employee records, ensuring compliance with labour laws, and driving process improvements to enhance efficiency. A 3–5 year track record in HR operations is required, preferably in manufacturing or FMCG settings.

Qualifications

• Graduate or postgraduate in HR with 3–5 years in HR Operations.
• Experience in manufacturing, FMCG, or multi-location setups preferred.
• Strong MS Excel with Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP, and XLOOKUP.

Responsibilities

• HRMS Administration: Manage organization structure, employee master data, leave, attendance, workflows, and user access.
• Payroll Coordination: Assist payroll related activities.
• Statutory & Labour Law Compliance: Ensure compliance with applicable labour laws and statutory regulations; maintain registers and calendars.
• Process Improvement: Support HR process automation and digital initiatives to improve operational efficiency.

Skills

MS Excel Advanced

Education

Graduate / Postgraduate in HR

Tools

HRMS/HRIS administration

Payroll systems

Job description

WHAT ARE WE LOOKING FOR

We are looking for an experienced HR Operations Expert to manage day-to-day HR operations, including HRMS administration, payroll coordination, statutory and labour law compliance, and the maintenance of accurate employee records and HR data. The role will also ensure smooth HR processes while supporting operational efficiency and compliance.

The role includes, but is not limited to the following:

HRMS Administration

• Administer the HRMS, including organization structure, employee master, leave, attendance, workflows, and user access.
• Ensure accuracy and integrity of employee master data and HR records.
• Coordinate with HRMS vendors for issue resolution, testing, and system enhancements.
• Provide user support and training on HRMS functionalities.
• Generate HR MIS, reports, and dashboards to support business requirements.

Payroll Coordination

• Assist in payroll related activities.

Statutory & Labour Law Compliance

• Ensure compliance with applicable labour laws and statutory regulations, including EPF, ESIC, Professional Tax, Labour Welfare Fund, Minimum Wages Act, Payment of Bonus Act, Payment of Wages Act, and the Shops & Establishments Act/Factory Act, as applicable.
• Maintain statutory registers, records, compliance documentation, and compliance calendars.
• Coordinate statutory filings, remittances, renewals, and support internal and external compliance audits.

Process Improvement

• Support HR process automation and digital initiatives to improve operational efficiency.
• Recommend process improvements and ensure adherence to company policies, statutory requirements, and internal controls.

MUST HAVE REQUIREMENTS

• Graduate / Postgraduate in HR, Personnel Management, or a related field with 3 - 5 years of experience in HR Operations, including hands-on exposure to HRMS administration, payroll coordination, and statutory compliance.
• Experience in manufacturing, FMCG, or multi-location organizations will be preferred.
• Strong expertise in HRMS/HRIS administration, payroll data management, HR MIS reporting, statutory and labour law compliance, along with advanced proficiency in MS Excel, including Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP, and XLOOKUP.