Human Resource - Project Manager

Mizuho; Chennai District; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,500,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services company in Chennai is seeking an experienced HR Project Manager to lead projects focused on payroll and HR operations. The ideal candidate will have 8-10 years of HR experience, strong stakeholder management skills, and a postgraduate degree in Human Resource Management or Business Administration. This full-time role offers a chance to optimize HR processes in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8-10 years of experience in HR operations and payroll management.
• At least 3 years in project delivery or client-facing roles.
• Strong understanding of Indian/international payroll and HR operations.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage HR projects for client insourcing.
• Oversee payroll insourcing processing for accuracy and compliance.
• Drive transitions of HR operations for new clients.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Project Management

Client Relationship Management

Payroll & Compliance Expertise

Process Optimization

Communication & Presentation

Analytical Thinking

Education

Postgraduate degree in Human Resource Management or Business Administration

Tools

HRMS/payroll software

MS Dynamics

Job description

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• Lead and manage HR projects for client insourcing business, with a primary focus on payroll and HR operations.
• Oversee end-to-end payroll insourcing processing, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely disbursement for client accounts.
• Drive the transition and implementation of HR operations for new client insourcing engagements.
• Liaise with client stakeholders to understand requirements, set expectations, and deliver agreed outcomes.
• Develop and optimize HR processes and workflows to enhance efficiency and service delivery.
• Ensure adherence to statutory and regulatory requirements in payroll and HR operations.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Finance, IT, Compliance) to support seamless HR service delivery.
• Monitor project milestones, budgets, and timelines; report progress and elevate issues as required.
• Prepare and present project updates, operational reports, and compliance documentation to clients and internal management.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives and leverage technology for process automation.

Required Qualifications & Experience:

• Postgraduate degree in Human Resource Management, Business Administration, or related field.
• Minimum 8-10 years of experience in HR operations and payroll management, with at least 3 years in project delivery or client-facing roles.
• Proven experience in managing insourcing transitions and large-scale HR projects.
• Strong understanding of Indian/ international payroll, HR operations, statutory compliance, and HR best practices.
• Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and presentation skills.
• Experience in leading and motivating teams.
• Proficiency in HRMS/payroll software; MS Dynamics experience preferred.
• High attention to detail, problem-solving ability, and project management skills.
• Project Management
• Client Relationship Management
• Payroll & Compliance Expertise
• Process Optimization
• Communication & Presentation
• Analytical Thinking

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Analyst, Business Development, and Strategy/Planning

Industries

• Financial Services, Banking, and IT Services and IT Consulting