Manager-HR Operations

Publicis Groupe; Mumbai; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,600,000; Full time

Job summary

MSL, Publicis Groupe’s PR and Integrated Communications firm, is seeking an experienced HR Operations professional to lead the end-to-end employee lifecycle across PAN India, from onboarding to separation. The role oversees payroll, HRMS administration, benefits, and compliance, while driving data-driven decision making through advanced Excel analytics.

The candidate will act as the primary HR point of contact, manage employee relations, and collaborate with business leaders and COEs to

Qualifications

• 6+ years of HR Operations experience with hands-on ownership of end-to-end payroll, HRMS, benefits administration, and statutory compliance.
• Experience managing the complete employee lifecycle, including onboarding, HR documentation, HRMS administration, employee relations, and separation.
• Advanced Excel skills for dashboards, MIS reports, and workforce analytics to support business decisions.

Responsibilities

• Lead End-to-End HR Operations across PAN India—from onboarding to separation.
• Manage Core Payroll, HRMS & Benefits including statutory compliance and vendor coordination.
• Drive HR Data, Reporting & Analytics with accurate HRMS data and dashboards.
• Strengthen Employee Experience by being the primary HR contact and driving process improvements.
• Partner with Business & COE Teams to drive automation and operational efficiency across HR functions.

Skills

Payroll processing

HRMS administration

Excel

Data analytics

Stakeholder management

Process automation

Tools

HRMS

Payroll software

Job description

Company description

MSL is Publicis Groupe’s Public Relations and Integrated Communications firm. We are fearless, insightful, passionate, creative, dynamic and accountable. our holistic approach brings to life the collaborative ‘Power of One’ principle we apply within and outside of the Publicis Groupe. From London to Shanghai, Mumbai to Sao Paulo, Johannesburg to Warsaw, Berlin to Bangkok, New York to Paris, we are MSL.

Overview

1. Lead End-to-End HR Operations
   Own the complete employee lifecycle across PAN India—from onboarding to separation.
   Ensure seamless execution of HR processes while delivering a positive employee experience.
2. Manage Core Payroll, HRMS & Benefits
   Oversee end-to-end payroll processing, HRMS administration, benefits management, statutory compliance, and vendor coordination.
   Ensure employee data accuracy within the HRMS and resolve payroll-related queries efficiently.
3. Drive HR Data, Reporting & Analytics
   Maintain HRMS and employee databases with high data accuracy.
   Prepare HR dashboards, MIS reports, and workforce analytics using advanced Excel to support business decisions.
4. Strengthen Employee Experience & HR Processes
   Act as the primary HR point of contact for employees.
   Manage employee relations, policy implementation, documentation, and continuously improve HR processes.
5. Partner with Business & COE Teams
   Collaborate with business leaders and HR COEs to streamline HR operations.
   Drive process optimization, automation initiatives, and operational efficiency across HR functions.

Responsibilities

1. Strong Core Payroll Expertise
   6+ years of HR Operations experience with hands-on ownership of end-to-end payroll, HRMS, benefits administration, and statutory compliance.
2. HR Operations & HRMS Experience
   Proven experience managing the complete employee lifecycle, including onboarding, HR documentation, HRMS administration, employee relations, and separation.
3. Advanced Excel & Analytical Skills
   Strong proficiency in Excel (Pivot Tables, XLOOKUP/VLOOKUP, reporting, dashboards, and data analysis). Ability to interpret HR data, generate insights, and create meaningful reports.
4. Stakeholder Management Skills
   Ability to work effectively with business leaders, HR COEs, payroll vendors, and employees across multiple locations.
5. Process Improvement & Compliance Mindset
   Strong understanding of HR policies, HR operations, compliance, and process automation,with a focus on driving operational excellence.