Hr Operations Associate

Muthoot Finance; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Muthoot Finance is seeking an experienced Payroll & HR Compliance Executive/Manager to oversee accurate payroll processing and statutory compliance. The role focuses on Labour Laws, PF and ESIC, employee documentation and adherence to regulations.

The ideal candidate will manage end-to-end payroll, ensure timely returns, coordinate with authorities and auditors, and drive MIS reporting while maintaining data integrity and confidentiality across HR and Finance functions.

Qualifications

• Experience in end-to-end payroll processing and compliance checks.
• Knowledge of PF, ESIC and Labour Law compliance.
• Experience with payroll MIS reporting and data handling.
• Maintaining accurate employee master data and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end payroll process including attendance, leaves, inputs, deductions, incentives and final payroll validation.
• Ensure timely and accurate processing of PF, ESIC, PT, LWF, TDS and other statutory compliances.
• Handle PF and ESIC registrations, transfers, corrections, withdrawals and related queries.
• Maintain statutory records, registers, returns and compliance documentation.
• Coordinate with statutory authorities, auditors and external consultants during inspections and audits.
• Ensure timely submission of statutory returns and payments within prescribed timelines.
• Monitor changes in labour legislation and advise management on compliance requirements.
• Conduct payroll reconciliation and compliance audits.
• Prepare MIS reports related to payroll, headcount, statutory compliance and employee costs.
• Handle employee queries related to salary, PF, ESIC, deductions and statutory benefits.
• Support HR audits and collaborate with HR, Finance and business teams.

Skills

Payroll Processing

PF and ESIC compliance

Labour Law knowledge

MS Excel

Data analysis

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

Graduate / Postgraduate in HR, Finance, Commerce, Business Administration or a related field

Job description

Job Title: Payroll & HR Compliance Executive / Manager

Job Summary

We are looking for an experienced HR professional with strong expertise in Payroll Management, HR Compliance, Labour Laws, PF and ESIC. The candidate will be responsible for ensuring accurate and timely payroll processing, statutory compliance, employee documentation, and adherence to applicable labour laws and regulations.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the end-to-end payroll process, including attendance, leave, salary inputs, deductions, incentives and final payroll validation.
• Ensure timely and accurate processing of PF, ESIC, PT, LWF, TDS and other applicable statutory compliances.
• Handle employee PF and ESIC registrations, transfers, corrections, withdrawals and related queries.
• Ensure compliance with applicable Labour Laws and statutory requirements.
• Maintain and update statutory records, registers, returns and compliance documentation.
• Coordinate with statutory authorities, auditors and external consultants during inspections and audits.
• Ensure timely submission of statutory returns and payments within prescribed timelines.
• Monitor changes in labour legislation and advise management on applicable compliance requirements.
• Conduct regular payroll reconciliation and compliance audits to identify and resolve discrepancies.
• Maintain accurate employee master data and payroll-related records.
• Prepare monthly and periodic MIS reports related to payroll, headcount, statutory compliance and employee costs.
• Handle employee queries related to salary, PF, ESIC, deductions and statutory benefits.
• Support HR audits and ensure proper documentation for internal and external audits.
• Work closely with HR, Finance and business teams for smooth payroll and compliance operations.

Required Skills & Expertise

• Strong expertise in Payroll Processing and Management.
• Excellent knowledge of PF and ESIC compliance.
• Good knowledge of Indian Labour Laws and statutory compliances.
• Strong understanding of statutory returns, challans, registers and documentation.
• Advanced / Good working knowledge of MS Excel, including Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, formulas and data analysis.
• Good analytical and reconciliation skills.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Good communication and coordination skills.
• Ability to handle confidential employee and payroll information.

Preferred Candidate Profile

• Graduate / Postgraduate in HR, Finance, Commerce, Business Administration or a related field.
• 37 years of relevant experience in Payroll, HR Operations and Statutory Compliance.
• Candidates with hands on experience in PF, ESIC and Labour Law compliance will be preferred.
• Experience in managing large employee populations and monthly payroll processing will be an added advantage.
• Candidates from BFSI, NBFC, Banking, Retail or other large organisations will be preferred.
• Should be highly proficient in MS Excel and HR/payroll systems.
• Strong compliance orientation with the ability to meet statutory deadlines.