Manager -HR, Payroll N Compliance

SAS Partners; Chennai District; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Job summary

SAS Partners in Chennai seeks a senior HR & Compliance leader to oversee end-to-end payroll services, statutory compliance, and labour law advisory. You will manage a large team and drive client satisfaction through proactive governance and robust processes.

Ideal candidate has 10+ years in HR, payroll, and compliance with strong leadership and communication skills. This role focuses on high-quality service delivery and operational excellence in a Chennai-based setup.

Qualifications

• Post Graduate in HR specialization (10+ years preferred).
• Excellent knowledge in HR, payroll and statutory compliance.
• Strong leadership and client management abilities.
• Experience with payroll & compliance software systems.

Responsibilities

• Oversee end-to-end client engagements relating to payroll, post-payroll activities, establishment compliances, employment documentation, statutory compliance, labour law advisory and due diligence.
• Own and manage a portfolio of client engagements ensuring timely, accurate, high-quality delivery.
• Lead and mentor a team of 56 professionals servicing multiple client engagements.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships as the primary point of contact and address client needs to ensure satisfaction.
• Advise clients on employment-related matters, including documentation, compensation structuring, policies and compliance.

Skills

HR knowledge

Payroll knowledge

Statutory compliance

Interpersonal skills

Leadership

English communication

Education

Post Graduate in HR specialization

Tools

Payroll software

Job description

Preferably Female Candidates with an age group of 30-40 years.

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Oversee and manage end-to-end client engagements relating to payroll, post-payroll activities, establishment compliances, employment documentation, statutory compliances, labour law advisory, due diligence assignments, and other related HR compliance services.
• Own and manage a portfolio of client engagements, ensuring timely, accurate, and high-quality delivery of services in accordance with the agreed scope of engagement.
• Lead, mentor, and manage a team of 56 professionals responsible for servicing multiple client engagements, ensuring effective workload planning, productivity, and capability development.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships by serving as the primary point of contact, proactively addressing client concerns, feedback, and service requirements to ensure a high level of client satisfaction.
• Advise and support clients on employment-related matters, including employment documentation, compensation structuring, HR policies, statutory compliance requirements, and labour law-related queries.
• Provide timely guidance to clients on changes in labour laws and other employment-related legislations and support them in implementing the required changes.
• Review and oversee payroll, compliance, advisory, and other client deliverables to ensure accuracy, quality, adherence to statutory requirements, and timely completion.
• Establish, review, and continuously enhance internal workflows, SOPs, and operational processes to improve efficiency, quality, and consistency in service delivery.
• Identify process gaps and opportunities for improvement, implement appropriate solutions, and monitor outcomes to enhance operational efficiency and service quality.
• Act as the primary escalation point for client and operational issues and ensure timely resolution through effective stakeholder management.
• Provide regular updates to the Reporting Manager and Management on client engagements, team performance, operational metrics, key risks, and improvement initiatives.
• Perform any other responsibilities assigned by the Management from time to time.

Skills & Competency:

• 1. Excellent knowledge in HR, Payroll and Statutory compliance.
• 2. Excellent Interpersonal & Leadership Skills.
• 3. Good communication skills [English - Written & Spoken compulsory]
• 4. Working experience on various payroll & compliance software
• 5. Knowledge sharing and professional insights on HR related queries or updates

Qualification and Work Experience:

• - Post Graduate in HR specialization with 10+ years experience

Location: Chennai