HR Manager

Aviohelitronics; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 2,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Aviohelitronics is seeking an experienced HR Manager in Bengaluru to lead talent acquisition, workforce planning, payroll processing and statutory compliance. The role requires hands-on expertise in Saral Payroll and strong knowledge of Indian labor laws to ensure timely filings and license renewals.

You will collaborate with department heads, manage end-to-end payroll, attendance, and employee lifecycle activities, and drive safety-focused engagement for shop-floor personnel.

Qualifications

• Graduate or postgraduate in HR or a related field.
• 8+ years of core corporate experience in Payroll and Statutory Compliance.
• Hands-on Saral Payroll software expertise.
• Proficiency in Advanced MS Excel.
• Thorough knowledge of the Factories Act, Shops & Establishment Act, PF/ESI/PT and wage laws.

Responsibilities

• Lead talent acquisition and workforce planning for production, maintenance, and administrative teams.
• Oversee end-to-end payroll processing and attendance management using Saral Payroll.
• Coordinate PF, ESI, PT filings and half-yearly/annual returns, ensuring statutory compliance.
• Manage licenses renewals (Factory License, Shop & Establishment) and other registrations.
• Support employee lifecycle, including exit settlements and query resolution.

Skills

Payroll processing

Statutory compliance

People management

Data analysis

Education

Graduate/Post-Graduate in Human Resources or related field

Tools

Saral Payroll

Advanced MS Excel

Job description

HR Manager

Job Description:

Department: Human Resources

Employment Type: Full-Time

Position Summary

We are looking for a meticulous, experienced HR Manager to lead our Talent acquisition & workforce planning, payroll processing and statutory compliance operations. The ideal candidate will have hands‑on expertise in Saral Payroll software, comprehensive attendance management, and deep knowledge of Indian labor laws, statutory filings (PF, ESI, PT), half-yearly/annual returns, and the renewal of major establishment licenses (Factory License, Shop & Establishment).

Key Responsibilities

1. Talent Acquisition & Workforce Planning

• Partner with department heads to forecast manpower requirements for production, quality control, maintenance, supply chain, and administrative teams.
• Drive end-to-end recruitment for both contract/temporary labor and permanent shop‑floor and managerial staff.
• Implement effective onboarding programs to ensure rapid integration and a strong safety‑first mindset from day one.

1. Payroll & Attendance Management

• End-to-End Processing: Manage monthly payroll processing for employees using Saral Payroll software accurately and within defined timelines.
• Attendance & Leave Integration: Oversee time-off management, consolidate attendance, shift rosters, and leave logs, and reconcile discrepancies prior to payroll processing.
• Inputs & Deductions: Handle inputs related to variable pay, incentives, loans, advances, overtime (OT), and stop‑pay requests.
• Outputs & Reporting: Generate salary sheets, bank transfer statements, pay slips, and MIS reports for management review.

3. Statutory Compliances & Filings (PF, ESI, PT)

• Monthly Calculations & Remittances: Ensure timely calculation, generation of challans, and deposition of Provident Fund (PF), Employee State Insurance (ESI), and Professional Tax (PT) within statutory due dates.
• Periodic Returns: Prepare and file Half‑Yearly and Annual Returns under applicable labor legislations seamlessly.
• Liaison: Act as the primary point of contact for government authorities, inspectors, and external statutory auditors during audits or inspections.

4. Licenses, Registrations & Renewals

• Factory License: Manage timely Factory License renewals, amendments, and compliance with the Factories Act provisions (safety records, worker registers, etc.), if applicable.
• Shop & Establishment Act: Handle Shop and Establishment License renewals, timely registration updates, and display management.
• Other Registrations: Track and execute renewals for other regional/central labour licenses (e.g., Contract Labour, LWF if applicable).

5. Full & Final (F&F) Settlements & Employee Lifecycle Support

• Exit Processing: Process full and final settlements for resigned/terminated employees, including gratuity, leave encashment, and notice-pay calculations.
• Query Resolution: Resolve employee queries regarding salary structures, tax deductions, PF transfers/withdrawals, and ESIC benefits efficiently.

6. Plant Safety, Health & Employee Engagement

• Collaborate with the EHS (Environment, Health, and Safety) team to foster a safety‑first culture and ensure compliance with mandatory safety training.
• Design and execute employee engagement initiatives tailored to shift workers and shop‑floor personnel (e.g., reward and recognition programs, health camps, skill competitions).
• Monitor employee turnover, absenteeism, and morale, implementing data‑driven retention strategies.

7. Performance Management & Training

• Administer performance appraisal cycles for plant staff, linking goals to plant Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) such as productivity, quality, and safety.
• Identify skill gaps and coordinate technical, safety, and soft‑skills training programs in alignment with Lean, Six Sigma, or TPM (Total Productive Maintenance) initiatives.

Required Qualifications & Skills

• Education: Graduate/Post‑Graduate in Human Resources, or a related field.
• Experience: Minimum 8+ years of core corporate experience specializing in Payroll and Statutory Compliance.
• Software Mastery: Mandatory hands‑on expertise in Saral Payroll software and proficiency in Advanced MS Excel.
• Legal Knowledge: Thorough understanding of the Factories Act, Shops & Establishment Act, PF & ESI Act, Professional Tax Act, Payment of Wages Act, and Minimum Wages Act.