Independent HR Operations Consultant

Flexing It®; Mumbai; Hybrid; INR 558,000 - 837,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting marketplace is seeking a Consultant to support the Head of HR in delivering compliant and employee-centric HR operations. Responsibilities include managing the employee lifecycle, payroll & benefits support, as well as statutory compliance activities. Ideal candidates should have 3-5 years in HR operations, strong attention to detail, and familiarity with Indian labour laws. This is an onsite hybrid model role with a 3-month duration, with the potential for full-time conversion.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in HR Operations or similar role.
• Experience working with external payroll or compliance vendors is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Support onboarding, documentation, and induction processes.
• Maintain accurate employee records in HRIS.
• Coordinate monthly payroll inputs and support administration of benefits.
• Assist during audits and compliance reviews.
• Track and ensure timely resolution of HR tickets.

Skills

Attention to detail

Process orientation

Knowledge of Indian labour laws

HRIS proficiency

Excel skills

Clear communication

Education

MBA/PGDM in HR (preferred)

Job description

Flexing It is a freelance consulting marketplace that connects freelancers and independent consultants with organisations seeking independent talent.

Flexing It has partnered with Our client, world's leading health and safety organization is looking to engage with a Consultant to support the Head of HR in delivering smooth, compliant, and employee-centric HR operations across the employee lifecycle. The role focuses on execution, coordination, and process discipline, with opportunities to contribute to process improvements and automation initiatives.

Key responsibilities

Employee Lifecycle Management

• Support onboarding, documentation, background verification, and induction processes
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date employee records in HRIS
• Coordinate confirmations, role changes, transfers, and exits
• Support full and final settlement processes in coordination with payroll/vendors

Payroll & Benefits Support

• Coordinate monthly payroll inputs with internal teams and external vendors
• Track attendance, leave, and variable data and flag discrepancies
• Support administration of benefits (insurance, PF, ESIC, gratuity, reimbursements)
• Assist in resolving payroll and benefits-related employee queries

Statutory Compliance & Governance

• Support compliance activities related to PF, ESIC, PT, Shops & Establishments, etc.
• Maintain statutory documentation and trackers
• Assist during audits, inspections, and compliance reviews
• Support implementation of HR policies and SOPs consistently across teams
• Assist with policy communication and employee awareness initiatives
• Support process improvements and basic automation initiatives under guidance

Employee Experience & HR Support

• Act as the first point of contact for routine HR operations queries
• Support engagement initiatives and employee communications led by HR
• Track and ensure timely resolution of HR tickets and employee requests

HR Reporting & Data Management

• Prepare and maintain HR MIS, trackers, and dashboards
• Support annual HR cycles such as performance processes, increments, and benefits renewals
• Ensure data accuracy, confidentiality, and documentation hygiene

Note

Capacity: Onsite – Hybrid Model

Duration: 3 Months (with potential to convert to full-time after the contract period)

• Strong attention to detail and process orientation
• Working knowledge of Indian labour laws and HR operations practices
• Comfortable working with HRIS, payroll systems, and Excel
• Clear communication and good follow-through
• Ability to work closely with senior stakeholders and support multiple priorities

Qualifications & Experience

• 3–5 years of experience in HR Operations or a similar role
• MBA/PGDM in HR preferred (not mandatory)
• Experience working with external payroll or compliance vendors is an advantage