Senior Manager - Human Resources and Compliance

SkillYT; Mangaluru; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,200,000; Full time

Job summary

SkillYT in Mangalore, Karnataka, is seeking a Senior Manager – Human Resources & Compliance to lead the end-to-end HR function, including statutory compliance, payroll management, workforce planning, recruitment and employee relations.

The ideal candidate should have strong knowledge of Indian labour laws, experience managing permanent and contractual staff, and the ability to streamline HR operations through modern HR technology and automation.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of Indian labour laws and compliance.
• Experience managing permanent and contractual employees.
• Experience with HR technology and payroll systems.

Responsibilities

• Statutory & Labour Law Compliance and related filings.
• Payroll Management including deductions, contributions and settlements.
• Recruitment & Workforce Planning for permanent and contractual staff.
• Vendor & Staffing Partnerships with agencies and sourcing channels.
• Employee Relations: grievances, investigations and exits.

Skills

Payroll

HR Compliance

Recruitment

Employee Relations

Vendor Management

Tools

HRMS

Payroll Software

Job description

Senior Manager – Human Resources & Compliance

Location: Mangalore, Karnataka

Experience: 4+ year

About The Role

We are looking for an experienced Senior Manager – Human Resources & Compliance to lead the end-to-end HR function, including statutory compliance, payroll management, workforce planning, recruitment and employee relations.

The ideal candidate should have strong practical knowledge of Indian labour laws, experience managing permanent and contractual employees, and the ability to streamline HR operations through modern HR technology and automation.

Key Responsibilities

• Statutory & Labour Law Compliance
• Manage compliance with applicable labour laws, including PF, ESI, Professional Tax, Gratuity, Minimum Wages, Shops & Establishments Act, Contract Labour Act and POSH.
• Maintain statutory registers, returns, filings and renewals.
• Handle labour inspections, statutory audits and regulatory notices.
• Monitor changes in labour legislation and ensure timely implementation.
• Payroll Management
• Oversee end-to-end payroll processing and statutory compliance.
• Review salary structures, deductions, statutory contributions, TDS and full & final settlements.
• Reconcile payroll records with statutory filings.
• Ensure accurate and timely payroll processing.
• Recruitment & Workforce Planning
• Manage end-to-end permanent recruitment.
• Plan and manage contractual workforce requirements, including onboarding and offboarding.
• Forecast manpower requirements and ensure timely availability of resources.
• Ensure proper documentation and compliance for contractual employees.
• Vendor & Staffing Partnerships
• Build relationships with staffing agencies, recruitment partners and talent sourcing channels.
• Develop and maintain a pool of pre-screened contractual resources.
• Negotiate and manage vendor agreements, commercial terms and service standards.
• Employee Relations & Management
• Handle employee grievances, performance issues, disciplinary actions and employee exits.
• Conduct workplace investigations and disciplinary proceedings.
• Act as a trusted point of contact for employees and management.
• HR Policies & Audit Management
• Develop and maintain HR policies, employee handbooks and SOPs.
• Ensure readiness for internal, statutory and client audits.
• Maintain accurate and organised employee records.
• HR Technology & Automation
• Manage HRMS and payroll management systems.
• Implement AI-based tools and automation for recruitment, screening, documentation and reporting.
• Develop HR dashboards covering headcount,

Skills: payroll,hr compliance,recruitment