Senior Human Resources Manager

MaximaTek; Hyderabad; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

MaximaTek in Hyderabad, India seeks a Senior HR Manager to lead end-to-end HR operations for the Hyderabad branch, including payroll, employee relations, and internal recruitment. The role reports to the leadership team and oversees a small HR payroll team.

You will partner with the CEO on compensation and workforce planning, ensure statutory compliance, and manage cross-border hiring with US/Canada teams. This is a full-time position with shift hours aligned to US/Canada time zones.

Qualifications

• 8+ years in HR, with senior/leadership experience.
• Experience in US staffing companies and offshore/IND teams preferred.
• End-to-end payroll experience in India, including PF, PT, ESI, TDS, Form 16.
• Hands-on with HRMS and payroll tools (greytHR, Keka HR or similar).
• Good working knowledge of Indian labour laws and tax slabs.
• Strong people leadership and team-management capabilities.
• Excellent Excel and reporting skills.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end HR operations for the Hyderabad branch, including onboarding, exits, and records.
• Run monthly payroll cycles with attendance, leaves, incentives, hikes, and final settlements.
• Manage PF, PT, ESI, and TDS compliance with timely filings and returns.
• Keep payroll aligned with current Indian government tax slabs and deductions.
• Handle employee relations including disciplinary cases, grievances, and performance improvement plans.
• Lead internal recruitment for branch and US/Canada roles.
• Develop and manage a small HR and payroll team with clear priorities and reviews.
• Maintain HR policies (attendance, leave, late login, probation, holidays) and communicate them clearly.
• Collaborate with CEO on compensation structure, hike cycles, and workforce planning.
• Produce monthly HR and headcount reports for leadership.
• Coordinate with US/Canada teams on cross-border hiring and policy alignment.

Skills

HR Leadership

Payroll Management

Employee Relations

US Staffing Experience

End-to-end HR Operations

HRMS & Payroll Tools

Compliance & Tax Deductions

Excel & Reporting

Cross-border Hiring

Policy Development

Tools

greytHR

Keka HR

Job description

Senior HR Manager (Operations, Payroll & Employee Relations) | Hyderabad, India | Full-time

work hrs: 7:30 PM to 4:30 AM

About the role

We're a growing consulting company with a large offshore team in Hyderabad and operations in the US and Canada. We're hiring a Senior HR Manager to lead HR end-to-end for the Hyderabad branch: operations, payroll, employee relations, internal recruitment, and a small HR team. You'll be the single point of accountability for people operations and will report to the leadership team.

What you'll do:

• Own end-to-end HR operations for the Hyderabad branch, including onboarding, exits, and records
• Run monthly payroll cycles, including attendance, leave, incentives, hikes, and final settlements.
• Manage PF, professional tax (PT), ESI, and TDS compliance, with timely filings and returns
• Keep payroll aligned with current Indian government tax slabs and statutory deductions.
• Handle employee relations: disciplinary cases, grievances, performance improvement plans, and exits
• Lead the internal recruitment function for branch and US/Canada-facing roles
• Manage and develop a small HR and payroll team, setting priorities, reviews, and workloads
• Maintain HR policies (attendance, leave, late login, probation, paid holidays) and communicate them clearly.
• Work with the CEO on compensation structure, hike cycles, and workforce planning.
• Produce monthly HR and headcount reports for leadership
• Coordinate with the US and Canada teams on cross-border hiring, employment paperwork, and policy alignment

What you'll bring:

• 8+ years in HR, with at least 3 years in a senior or leadership role
• Experience in a US staffing company, managing offshore or India-based teams and US-facing recruiting
• End-to-end payroll experience in India, including PF, PT, ESI, TDS, and Form 16
• Hands-on experience with HRMS and payroll tools such as greytHR, Keka HR, or similar platforms
• Working knowledge of current Indian labour laws, statutory deductions, and tax slabs
• Strong people leadership skills, including running a team and managing performance
• Strong Excel and reporting skills

Nice to have:

• Experience running internal recruitment for staffing or BPO companies
• Experience with employee grievance and employee relations in multi-location teams
• Certification such as SHRM-SCP, SHRM-CP, or a relevant HR qualification