Head HR Ops- Pan India Retail Workforce- Blr

Michael Page; Bengaluru Urban; On-site; INR 2,000,000 - 3,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Career growth opportunities

Collaboration with senior leadership

Job summary

Michael Page is searching for an experienced HR Operations leader in Bengaluru Urban, Karnataka. This role involves leading end-to-end HR operations, with significant focus on payroll management and compliance across multiple locations.

Ideal candidates should have over 12 years of experience in HR Operations, navigating high employee volumes, and should possess a strong understanding of HRMS systems like Darwinbox. The opportunity offers competitive compensation and growth in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of experience in HR Operations.
• Experience in large-scale payroll management.
• Strong expertise in payroll compliance and audits.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end HR operations across the employee lifecycle.
• Oversee high-volume payroll operations with accuracy and compliance.
• Drive payroll transformation initiatives and automation.

Skills

HR Operations

Payroll Management

Compliance Management

HRMS Expertise

Analytical Skills

Tools

Darwinbox

Job description

• Drive HR ops for a growing, multi-location, high-volume workforce
• Partner leadership to scale HR systems, strategy, and experience

About Our Client

Our client is a high-growth, technology-led organisation backed by a large global institution. With a strong presence in India and rapid expansion across multiple locations, the company combines entrepreneurial agility with strong governance and operational rigor.

Job Description

• Lead end-to-end HR operations across the employee lifecycle, supporting a large and distributed workforce
• Own and oversee high-volume payroll operations, ensuring 100% accuracy, timeliness, and compliance across multiple entities and locations
• Manage statutory compliance in payroll (PF, ESIC, TDS, gratuity, etc.) and stay ahead of regulatory changes
• Drive payroll transformation initiatives, including automation, controls, reconciliations, and audit readiness
• Own HRMS (Darwinbox or equivalent), including system scalability, integrations, and data governance
• Ensure seamless coordination between payroll, finance, and compliance teams
• Build and standardize SOPs to support scale, reduce manual dependency, and improve efficiency
• Lead audits, risk management, and compliance frameworks across HR operations
• Manage HR operations delivery for a geographically dispersed and growing employee base
• Drive performance management cycles, including calibration and compensation planning
• Partner closely with leadership and cross-functional teams to align HR operations with business growth

The Successful Applicant

• 12+ years of experience in HR Operations, with significant exposure to large-scale payroll management
• Proven experience managing high employee volumes and multi-location operations
• Strong expertise in payroll compliance, audits, and HRMS platforms (Darwinbox preferred)
• Experience building scalable HR processes and automation-led environments
• Strong analytical mindset with the ability to manage complexity and stakeholder expectations
• Demonstrated ability to operate in fast-growing, evolving organisations

What's on Offer

• Opportunity to lead and scale HR operations and payroll for a high-growth organisation
• End-to-end ownership of a critical, high-impact function with complexity and visibility
• Close collaboration with senior leadership on strategic initiatives
• A fast-paced, growth-oriented environment with strong global backing
• Competitive compensation and long-term career growth opportunities