Deputy Manager-HR

Keka Inc.; Barrackpore; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Keka Inc. in Kolkata is seeking an Assistant Manager / Deputy Manager - HR to support the Senior HR team in managing day-to-day HR activities. The role covers HR Operations, onboarding, payroll coordination, statutory compliance, and managing off-roll employees.

The candidate should handle HR matters independently with strong labour compliance knowledge and experience with HR processes. Location is Kolkata, full-time position.

Qualifications

• 4–6 years of experience in HR Operations.
• Experience with payroll coordination and statutory compliance.
• Hands-on with off-roll/contractual workforce management.

Responsibilities

• Manage employee onboarding, joining formalities and induction.
• Handle day-to-day HR Operations and employee queries.
• Maintain employee records and update in HRMS.
• Coordinate monthly payroll inputs (attendance, leave, LOP, new hires/exits, salary changes).
• Coordinate and monitor PF, ESIC, Bonus, Gratuity and other statutory compliances.
• Maintain compliance documentation, registers and trackers.
• HRMS experience is mandatory. Experience in Keka is an added advantage.
• Support labour inspections, audits, notices and other compliance matters.
• Assist in Employee Relations and Industrial Relations issues.

Skills

HR Operations

Payroll coordination

Employee relations

Statutory compliance

Onboarding

HRMS

MS Excel

Communication skills

Tools

HRMS

MS Excel

Job description

JD: Assistant Manager / Deputy Manager - HR

Location: Kolkata

Experience: 4–6 Years

Employment Type: Full-Time

Reporting to: Sr. Manager- HR

Job Overview

We are looking for an Assistant Manager / Deputy Manager - HR who can support the Senior HR team in managing day-to-day HR activities. The role will involve a mix of HR Operations, onboarding, induction, payroll coordination, statutory compliance, employee relations and management of off-roll employees .

The person should be comfortable handling HR matters independently and should have good practical knowledge of labour compliances and HR processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage employee onboarding, joining formalities and induction.
• Handle day-to-day HR Operations and employee queries.
• Maintain employee records and update employee information in the HRMS.
• Coordinate monthly payroll inputs such as attendance, leave, LOP, new joiners, exits, salary changes, etc.
• Coordinate and monitor PF, ESIC, Bonus, Gratuity and other applicable statutory compliances.
• Handle compliance-related documentation, registers, records and trackers.
• Should have good working knowledge of CLRA / Contract Labour compliance.
• Manage HR-related activities for off-roll/contractual employees, including attendance, leave, payroll inputs and documentation.
• Coordinate with contractors/agencies for workforce-related and compliance requirements.
• Should have exposure to Shops & Establishments Act and Factory-related compliance.
• Coordinate with external consultants and statutory authorities wherever required.
• Support labour inspections, audits, notices and other compliance-related matters.
• Support Senior HRs in Employee Relations and Industrial Relations matters, including employee grievances, absenteeism, misconduct and disciplinary cases.
• Maintain HR MIS, trackers and other HR-related reports.
• Support implementation of HR policies and processes across locations.
• Coordinate with Payroll, Finance, Admin, Operations and other internal teams for HR-related activities.

What We Are Looking For:

• 4–6 years of relevant experience in HR Operations.
• Candidate should be based in Kolkata.
• Hands-on experience in HR Operations, payroll coordination and statutory compliance.
• Good practical knowledge of PF, ESIC, Bonus, Gratuity and other labour compliances.
• Experience in CLRA and contractual/off-roll workforce management.
• Exposure to Shops & Establishments and Factory compliance.
• Experience in handling employee grievances and ER/IR matters.
• Exposure to Government/Labour Department liaisoning will be preferred.
• HRMS experience is mandatory. Experience in Keka will be an added advantage.
• Good working knowledge of MS Excel and HR MIS.
• Good communication and coordination skills.

Preferred Background:

Candidates from Manufacturing, Automotive, EV, Lithium Battery, Logistics, Field Operations, Service, Distribution or other workforce-intensive industries will be preferred. The ideal candidate should be hands-on, dependable and comfortable handling both regular employees and off-roll/contractual manpower .

Location: Kolkata

Required Skills