People Services Supervisor - India

1350 Sanofi Consumer Healthcare India Limited; Hyderabad; On-site; INR 1,000,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Opella seeks a hands-on People Services Supervisor for India, based in Hyderabad, to manage end-to-end HR operations. You will oversee payroll accuracy, compliance, HRIS data quality (Workday and ServiceNow), and vendor management, driving process excellence in a fast-growing environment.

The role demands 8–12 years in HR with strong operations focus, payroll experience, and proficiency in HR systems. Join a challenger brand expanding across global markets with a commitment to simple self-care.

Qualifications

• 8–12 years of HR experience with strong focus on operations.
• 4+ years in GCC / Shared Services / MNC environment.
• Hands-on payroll management experience.
• Strong HRIS ownership and reporting capability.
• Proven experience in high-volume, high-growth environments.
• Strong documentation and process orientation.

Responsibilities

• End-to-End HR Lifecycle Execution
• Payroll & Benefits Governance
• HR Systems & Data Accuracy
• Compliance & Audit Readiness
• Process Excellence & Automation
• Vendor & Stakeholder Management

Skills

HR Operations

Payroll

HRIS ownership

Reporting

High-volume environments

Tools

Workday

ServiceNow

Job description

Job title: People Services Supervisor - India Location: Hyderabad Experience: 10+ Years

Opella is the self-care challenger with the purest and third-largest portfolio in the Over-The-Counter (OTC) & Vitamins, Minerals & Supplements (VMS) market globally. Our mission is to bring health in people's hands by making self-care as simple as it should be. For half a billion consumers worldwide - and counting. At the core of this mission is our 100 loved brands, our 11,000-strong global team, our 13 best-in-class manufacturing sites and 4 specialized science and innovation development centers. Headquartered in France, Opella is the proud maker of many of the world’s most loved brands, including Allegra, Buscopan, Doliprane, Dulcolax, Enterogermina, Essentiale and Mucosolvan. B Corp certified in multiple markets, we are active players in the journey towards healthier people and planet. Find out more about our mission at www.opella.com.

We are looking for a hands-on, execution-driven HR Operations Lead to manage and scale end-to-end HR operations for India. This role is responsible for flawless delivery across the employee lifecycle, payroll oversight, compliance governance, HR systems accuracy (Workday and ServiceNow), BGV Vendor handling and process efficiency. The ideal candidate thrives in fast-paced, high-growth environments and has a strong bias for action, operational discipline, and process rigor.

Key Responsibilities

1. End-to-End HR Lifecycle Execution
   • Drive onboarding, confirmations, transfers, exits, documentation, and employee records management.
   • Ensure 100% accuracy and SLA adherence across lifecycle processes.
   • Reduce turnaround times (TAT) through process optimization.
   • Act as escalation SPOC for operational HR issues.
   • BGV vendor handling and issues handling
2. Payroll & Benefits Governance
   • Manage payroll inputs, validation, reconciliation, and coordination with vendors.
   • Ensure zero payroll errors and 100% statutory compliance.
   • Oversee benefits administration, claims resolution, and renewals.
   • Maintain audit-ready documentation at all times.
3. HR Systems & Data Accuracy
   • Own HRIS(Workday) data integrity and system workflows
   • Monitor data accuracy through periodic audits.
   • Generate HR dashboards, headcount reports, and compliance trackers.
   • Partner with IT for system enhancements and issue resolution.
4. Compliance & Audit Readiness
   • Ensure adherence to labor laws, statutory filings, and internal policies.
   • Lead internal and external audits.
   • Maintain policy documentation and SOP governance.
   • Identify and proactively close compliance gaps.
5. Process Excellence & Automation
   • Standardize HR operations across India
   • Implement automation and workflow tools to reduce manual effort.
   • Track operational KPIs and drive continuous improvement.
   • Eliminate process inefficiencies and duplication.
6. Vendor & Stakeholder Management
   • Manage payroll, benefits, and background verification vendors.
   • Conduct periodic vendor performance reviews.
   • Partner closely with Business HR, Finance, TA, and Legal teams.
   • Ensure alignment between global policies and local execution.

Ideal Candidate Profile

• 8–12 years of HR experience with strong focus on operations.
• 4+ years in GCC / Shared Services / MNC environment.
• Hands-on payroll management experience.
• Strong HRIS ownership and reporting capability.
• Proven experience in high-volume, high-growth environments.
• Strong documentation and process orientation.

Execution Competencies Required

• Strong operational control mindset
• Attention to detail & accuracy
• Data-driven decision-making
• Problem-solving under pressure
• SLA & KPI management
• Process governance & audit readiness
• High ownership & accountability

Performance Metrics

• 100% payroll accuracy
• SLA adherence > 98%
• Zero compliance escalations
• Reduction in HR lifecycle TAT
• Audit observations closure rate
• HR data accuracy score

What Success Looks Like in 6–12 Months

• HR operations fully standardized across India
• All processes documented and audit-ready
• Improved employee experience through faster response times

Why us?

At Opella, you will enjoy doing challenging, purposeful work, empowered to develop consumer brands with passion and creativity. This is your chance to grow new skills and be part of a bold, collaborative, and inclusive culture where people can thrive and be at their best every day.

We Are Challengers. We are dedicated to making self-care as simple as it should be. That starts with our culture. We are challengers by nature, and this is how we do things:

• All In Together: We keep each other honest and have each other's backs.
• Courageous: We break boundaries and take thoughtful risks with creativity.
• Outcome-Obsessed: We are personally accountable, driving sustainable impact and results with integrity.
• Radically Simple: We strive to make things simple for us and simple for consumers, as it should be.

Join us on our mission. Health. In your hands. www.opella.com/en/careers

Opella is the self-care challenger with the purest and third-largest portfolio in the Over-The-Counter (OTC) & Vitamins, Minerals & Supplements (VMS) market globally. Our mission is to bring health in people's hands by making self-care as simple as it should be. For half a billion consumers worldwide - and counting. At the core of this mission is our 100 loved brands, our 11,000-strong global team, our 13 best-in-class manufacturing sites and 4 specialized science and innovation development centers. Headquartered in France, Opella is the proud maker of many of the world’s most loved brands, including Allegra, Buscopan, Doliprane, Dulcolax, Enterogermina, Essentiale and Mucosolvan. B Corp certified in multiple markets, we are active players in the journey towards healthier people and planet. Find out more about our mission at www.opella.com.