HR Generalist – Payroll, Compliance & HR Operations

Jai Kisan; Mumbai; On-site; INR 600,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

Jai Kisan in Mumbai seeks an experienced HR Generalist to independently manage payroll, statutory compliance, HR operations, employee lifecycle, recruitment, and HRMS. The role requires hands-on expertise across end-to-end HR processes and proficiency with platforms such as Keka, Zoho People, greytHR or Darwinbox.

The ideal candidate will handle payroll inputs, compliance filings, onboarding, leaves, and employee data while collaborating with Finance and HR teams.

Qualifications

• 4–6 years of relevant experience in HR Generalist / HR Operations / Payroll & HR roles.
• Strong hands-on experience in end-to-end payroll processing.
• Good understanding of Indian statutory compliance and labour laws.
• Experience in recruitment and employee lifecycle management.
• Hands-on experience with at least one HRMS such as Keka, Zoho People, greytHR, Darwinbox, SAP SuccessFactors, or similar platforms.
• Strong Excel/Google Sheets skills and ability to work with HR MIS.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to independently manage multiple HR processes and work in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Payroll Management – end-to-end monthly payroll processing and salary payouts.
• Statutory Compliance – PF, ESIC, PT, TDS, Labour Laws, Gratuity, and related filings.
• HR Operations & Employee Lifecycle – onboarding to exit, documentation, verifications, transfers and exits.
• Recruitment & Talent Acquisition – end-to-end hiring processes across functions.
• HRMS Administration – manage master data, attendance, leaves, onboarding, reports; coordinate vendor support.

Skills

Payroll processing

HR Operations

Statutory compliance

Recruitment

HRMS administration

Excel/Google Sheets

Communication

Confidentiality

Multitasking

Labour law knowledge

Tools

Keka

Zoho People

greytHR

Darwinbox

SAP SuccessFactors

Job description

About The Role

We are looking for an experienced HR Generalist who can independently manage payroll, statutory compliance, HR operations, employee lifecycle management, recruitment, and HRMS.

We are looking for an experienced HR Generalist who can independently manage payroll, statutory compliance, HR operations, employee lifecycle management, recruitment, and HRMS. The ideal candidate should have strong hands‑on experience in managing end‑to‑end HR processes and should be comfortable working on HRMS platforms such as Keka, Zoho People, greytHR, Darwinbox, or similar systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Payroll Management – Manage end‑to‑end monthly payroll processing and ensure timely and accurate salary payouts. – Handle payroll inputs including attendance, leave, incentives, arrears, deductions, reimbursements, F&F, and salary revisions. – Coordinate with Finance for payroll processing, salary payouts, and payroll‑related accounting requirements. – Handle employee queries related to salary, deductions, payslips, tax, PF, PT, and other payroll matters.
• Prepare payroll MIS, variance reports, payroll summaries, and other management reports. – Manage full & final settlement process, including recoveries and employee dues.
• Statutory Compliance – Manage day‑to‑day statutory compliance related to PF, ESIC, Professional Tax, TDS, Labour Laws, Gratuity, Bonus, and other applicable regulations. – Ensure timely preparation and submission of statutory returns and payments. – Maintain compliance records and documentation for audits and inspections. – Coordinate with consultants, auditors, and government authorities whenever required. – Keep track of changes in labour laws and statutory requirements and ensure necessary implementation.
• HR Operations & Employee Lifecycle – Manage the complete employee lifecycle from joining to exit. – Handle onboarding, documentation, employee verification, confirmation, transfers, promotions, salary revisions, and exits. – Maintain accurate employee master data and personnel records. – Issue and manage appointment letters, confirmation letters, salary revision letters, transfer letters, experience letters, and other HR documents. – Handle employee queries and provide timely resolution on HR and policy‑related matters. – Support HR policy implementation and process improvement initiatives.
• Recruitment & Talent Acquisition – Manage end‑to‑end recruitment for various positions across functions. – Understand hiring requirements and coordinate with hiring managers. – Source candidates through LinkedIn, job portals, employee referrals, and other channels. – Screen profiles, conduct initial HR discussions, coordinate interviews, and manage the offer process. – Ensure smooth pre‑joining and onboarding coordination.
• HRMS & HR Technology – Take ownership of HRMS administration and employee master data. – Have hands‑on experience with platforms such as Keka, Zoho People, greytHR, Darwinbox, or similar HRMS. – Manage employee data, attendance, leave, payroll inputs, onboarding, documents, workflows, and HR reports through HRMS. – Coordinate with HRMS vendors for issue resolution, configuration, and system enhancements. – Identify opportunities to automate and improve HR processes through HR technology.
• HR MIS & Reporting – Prepare regular HR MIS and management reports covering: Headcount, Attrition, Recruitment, Payroll, Attendance & Leave, Employee movements, Compliance, Cost and manpower analysis. – Maintain accurate HR dashboards and reports for management review.

Required Skills & Experience

• 4–6 years of relevant experience in HR Generalist / HR Operations / Payroll & HR roles.
• Strong hands‑on experience in end‑to‑end payroll processing.
• Good understanding of Indian statutory compliance and labour laws.
• Experience in recruitment and employee lifecycle management.
• Hands‑on experience with at least one HRMS such as Keka, Zoho People, greytHR, Darwinbox, SAP SuccessFactors, or similar platforms.
• Strong Excel/Google Sheets skills and ability to work with HR MIS.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to independently manage multiple HR processes and work in a fast‑paced environment.

Preferred Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate should be a hands‑on HR professional rather than someone focused only on recruitment or HR administration.

We Are Looking For Someone Who Can Independently Handle

Payroll + Compliance + HR Operations + Recruitment + HRMS

and act as a single‑point HR operations resource for the organization.

Looking for candidates who can join immediately or at the earliest possible date.

KEY COMPETENCIES

• Payroll & HR Operations
• Statutory Compliance
• Recruitment & Talent Acquisition
• Employee Lifecycle Management
• HRMS Administration
• HR MIS & Analytics
• Labour Law Knowledge
• Employee Relations
• Process Automation & Improvement
• Strong Excel & Data Management Skills