Freelance Consultant HR Operations

Flexing It®; Mumbai; Hybrid; INR 500,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health and safety organization is seeking a Consultant to support HR operations in a hybrid model. This role involves coordinating employee lifecycle activities, payroll inputs, and compliance initiatives while ensuring effective communication and process discipline. Ideal candidates will have 3–5 years of HR Operations experience and working knowledge of Indian labor laws and HRIS. The position offers a chance to transition into a full-time role after the contract period.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in HR Operations or a similar role.
• Experience working with external payroll or compliance vendors is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support HR operations across the employee lifecycle.
• Coordinate payroll inputs and resolve related queries.
• Assist in compliance activities and audits.
• Maintain HR records and reporting.
• Drive employee engagement initiatives.

Skills

Strong attention to detail

Knowledge of Indian labour laws

Proficient in HRIS and payroll systems

Clear communication skills

Ability to support multiple priorities

Education

MBA/PGDM in HR

Job description

Overview

Our client, world's leading health and safety organization, is looking to engage a Consultant to support the Head of HR in delivering smooth, compliant, and employee-centric HR operations across the employee lifecycle. The role focuses on execution, coordination, and process discipline, with opportunities to contribute to process improvements and automation initiatives.

Responsibilities

Employee Lifecycle Management

• Support onboarding, documentation, background verification, and induction processes
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date employee records in HRIS
• Coordinate confirmations, role changes, transfers, and exits
• Support full and final settlement processes in coordination with payroll/vendors

Payroll & Benefits Support

• Coordinate monthly payroll inputs with internal teams and external vendors
• Track attendance, leave, and variable data and flag discrepancies
• Support administration of benefits (insurance, PF, ESIC, gratuity, reimbursements)
• Assist in resolving payroll and benefits-related employee queries

Statutory Compliance & Governance

• Support compliance activities related to PF, ESIC, PT, Shops & Establishments, etc.
• Maintain statutory documentation and trackers
• Assist during audits, inspections, and compliance reviews
• Support implementation of HR policies and SOPs consistently across teams
• Assist with policy communication and employee awareness initiatives
• Support process improvements and basic automation initiatives under guidance

Employee Experience & HR Support

• Act as the first point of contact for routine HR operations queries
• Support engagement initiatives and employee communications led by HR
• Track and ensure timely resolution of HR tickets and employee requests

HR Reporting & Data Management

• Prepare and maintain HR MIS, trackers, and dashboards
• Support annual HR cycles such as performance processes, increments, and benefits renewals
• Ensure data accuracy, confidentiality, and documentation hygiene

Note

Capacity: Onsite – Hybrid Model

Duration: 3 Months (with potential to convert to full-time after the contract period)

Skills Required

• Strong attention to detail and process orientation
• Working knowledge of Indian labour laws and HR operations practices
• Comfortable working with HRIS, payroll systems, and Excel
• Clear communication and good follow-through
• Ability to work closely with senior stakeholders and support multiple priorities

Qualifications & Experience

• 3–5 years of experience in HR Operations or a similar role
• MBA/PGDM in HR preferred (not mandatory)
• Experience working with external payroll or compliance vendors is an advantage