Deputy/Associate Manager – International HR Operations

Zydus Group; Ahmedabad District; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Zydus Group is looking for a Deputy/Associate Manager for HR Shared Services focusing on global HR operations, payroll, and analytics. This role involves managing payroll coordination across multiple countries, ensuring financial accuracy, and data-driven insights to support strategic HR initiatives.

The ideal candidate will have over 6 years of experience in HR Operations and must possess strong SAP skills and analytical capabilities in HR reporting and cost management.

Qualifications

• 6–12+ years of experience in HR Operations, Payroll, HR Analytics, or Shared Services.
• Experience handling multi-country operations preferred.
• Strong analytical capabilities in HR MIS and data reporting.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end payroll coordination for multiple geographies.
• Prepare and review monthly HR MIS covering headcount and workforce trends.
• Assist in workforce data validation and cost modeling.

Skills

Global payroll coordination

HR analytics

Budget management

SAP transactions

Stakeholder management

Advanced Excel

Education

MBA / Postgraduate in HR / Finance / Operations

Tools

SAP

Job description

Designation

Deputy/Associate Manager – HR Shared Services – Global HR Operations, Payroll & Analytics

Role Purpose

This role will be responsible for managing global HR operations, payroll coordination, budgeting, and HR analytics across multiple geographies. The position will ensure financial accuracy, process efficiency, and data-driven insights, while supporting strategic initiatives like M&A and GCC setup.

Key Responsibilities

Payroll & Payment Coordination (Global)

• Manage end-to-end payroll coordination and debit note processing for geographies including Vietnam, Uganda, Kenya, Tanzania, FWA, Sri Lanka, and the UK
• Prepare, review, and validate payment statements ensuring alignment with payroll inputs and approvals
• Coordinate with Finance teams for timely and accurate disbursement
• Ensure timely communication of payment confirmations to country HR teams

SAP Transactions & Budget Management

• Create and manage Fund Reservation Notes (FRNs) in SAP as per approved budgets
• Monitor budget utilization and maintain trackers to ensure adherence
• Support reconciliation and tracking of HR expenses across geographies

HR Costing & Provision Reporting

• Prepare and review monthly HR cost reports for Finance and Corporate HR
• Maintain HR provision tracker to ensure accurate accruals
• Analyze and highlight cost variances and provide actionable insights

HR MIS & Workforce Analytics

• Prepare and maintain monthly HR MIS covering headcount, joiners, leavers, gender, tenure for distributors and subsidiaries
• Analyze attrition trends, workforce movement, and cost optimization opportunities
• Provide HR analytics for monthly business reviews
• Track and report key workforce health indicators (MPC to BTO, rolling attrition)

M&A Support

• Assist in workforce data validation and cost modeling

GCC & HRIS Support

• Provide data support for Global Capability Center (GCC) setup initiatives
• Support implementation and ongoing enhancement of HRIS systems
• Strong understanding of global payroll coordination & HR operations
• Experience in SAP (FRN, budgeting, cost tracking)
• Strong analytical capabilities in HR MIS and data reporting
• Knowledge of financial controls, budgeting, and costing
• Exposure to GCC setup and global HR models
• Advanced Excel and reporting skills
• Strong stakeholder management and cross-functional collaboration

Experience & Qualifications

• 6–12+ years of experience in HR Operations / Payroll / HR Analytics / Shared Services
• Experience handling multi-country operations preferred
• MBA / Postgraduate in HR / Finance / Operations preferred