Sr. HR Operations Specialist

Lenovo; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Lenovo in Bengaluru seeks an experienced HR Operations leader to manage the employee lifecycle, payroll, and compliance for the India site.

The role focuses on driving automation, data analytics, and process improvements across HR functions, partnering with shared services and COEs to deliver superior employee experiences.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in HR Operations, Shared Services, or HR Digital Excellence.
• MBA preferred.
• Proven experience leading HR process improvement and automation initiatives.
• Strong understanding of HRIS (Workday preferred), payroll processes, compliance, and HR operational governance.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day HR operations across the employee lifecycle for Lenovo’s India site.
• Ensure consistent local HR service delivery aligned with company policies and statutory compliance.
• Partner with HR Shared Services and COEs to deliver seamless employee support.
• Leverage AI and digital technologies to streamline HR processes and improve employee experience.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives to simplify workflows and automate routine tasks.

Skills

HR Operations

HR Digital Excellence

Stakeholder Management

Analytical Skills

Education

MBA (Post Graduation)

Tools

Workday

Microsoft Copilot

Power Platform

ServiceNow

Job description

We are Lenovo. We do what we say. We own what we do. We WOW our customers.

Lenovo is a US$83 billion revenue global technology powerhouse, ranked #153 in the Fortune Global 500, and serving millions of customers every day in 180 markets. Focused on a bold vision to deliver Smarter Technology for All, Lenovo has built on its success as the world’s largest PC company with a full-stack portfolio of AI-enabled, AI-ready, and AI-optimized devices (PCs, workstations, smartphones, tablets), infrastructure (server, storage, edge, high performance computing and software defined infrastructure), software, solutions, and services. Lenovo’s continued investment in world-changing innovation is building a more equitable, trustworthy, and smarter future for everyone, everywhere. Lenovo is listed on the Hong Kong stock exchange under Lenovo Group Limited (HKSE: 992) (ADR: LNVGY).

To find out more visit www.lenovo.com and read about the latest news via our StoryHub.

Key Responsibilities

HR Operations Service Delivery

• Lead day-to-day HR operations across the employee lifecycle for Lenovo’s India site.
• Ensure consistent local HR service delivery aligned with company policies and statutory compliance.
• Partner with HR Shared Services and COEs to deliver seamless employee support.

Technology Enhancements Process Optimization

• Leverage AI and digital technologies to streamline HR processes and improve employee experience.
• Partner with the HR Shared Services team to drive Workday enhancements and workflow automations.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives to simplify workflows, eliminate manual effort, and automate routine tasks.
• Identify opportunities to improve operational efficiency using Copilot, Power Platform, and other digital tools.

Wages Payroll Management

• Oversee payroll coordination, salary administration, wages, and statutory deductions to ensure accurate and timely processing.
• Ensure compliance with applicable wage structures and statutory requirements.
• Collaborate with Finance and Payroll teams to validate payroll inputs and resolve discrepancies.

HR Analytics, Reporting Data Management

• Develop and publish HR dashboards to track key people metrics and operational KPIs.
• Manage headcount validation, workforce reporting, and data accuracy.
• Provide timely employee data to external partners (Insurance, inFeedo, and other HR vendors).
• Generate insights that support business and HR decision-making.

HR Audit, Risk Management Statutory Projects

• Lead HR audits, compliance reviews, and statutory inspections.
• Identify compliance gaps and drive corrective and preventive actions.
• Support strategic projects including Labour Code implementation and Employee Relations initiatives.
• Maintain accurate HR documentation and compliance records.

Employee Queries Communication

• Manage employee queries across HR communication channels with a strong service orientation.
• Create and maintain SOPs, knowledge articles, and regular HR communications to improve self-service and employee awareness.

Experience Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in HR Operations, Shared Services, or HR Digital Excellence.
• Post Graduation in MBA (Preferred)
• Proven experience leading HR process improvement and automation initiatives.
• Strong understanding of HRIS (Workday preferred), payroll processes, compliance, and HR operational governance.
• Hands-on experience with Microsoft Copilot, Power Platform, ServiceNow, or similar workflow automation tools.
• Strong analytical, stakeholder management, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Excellent collaboration and cross-functional partnering ability.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any federal, state, or local protected class.