Welfare Officer and payroll & compliance Specialist

Job Description 

Job Title :HR Specialist, Welfare, Payroll & Compliance 

Department HR 

Reports to (Position) :Leader, HRBP LI Ops, R&D, SCM India  

Role Objective 

• The HR Executive is responsible for ensuring seamless payroll operations, driving employee welfare and engagement initiatives, and maintaining full legal and labor compliance to support organizational effectiveness and a positive workplace culture. 

• This role will be based in Vijayawada, India and report to Leader - HRBP LI Ops, R&D, SCM India. 

Key Responsibilities / Duties & Responsibilities 

• Manage employee and government relations, ensuring adherence to statutory requirements and maintaining positive engagement with relevant authorities.  

• Plan, implement, and execute employee welfare and engagement activities to foster a positive and productive work environment. 

• Execute end-to-end payroll processing for workers and contract labor, including accurate and timely processing of salaries, as well as handling Full and Final (F&F) settlements.  

• Ensure strict adherence to contract labor compliances, monitoring and verifying that all contractual labor arrangements meet legal and company policy standards. 

• Handle employee inquiries related to welfare, payroll and compliance matters and provide appropriate solutions or guidance. 

• Maintain detailed records of welfare activities, payroll transactions and compliance documentation for audit and reference purposes. 

• Keep abreast of updates in labor laws and regulations to ensure ongoing compliance across operations. 

Job Specifications 

• Proficient in Telugu
• Bachelor’s degree or above in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field; 

• Minimum of 3-5 years (total years of experience -12+ years) of experience in human resources, with a focus on welfare, payroll, and compliance management; 

• Strong knowledge of Indian labor laws, statutory requirements, and best practices in payroll management; 

• Proficiency in handling numeric data accurately and manage detailed records; 

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders; 

• High level of integrity and ability to maintain strict confidentiality; 

• Detail-oriented, organized, and capable of managing multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment; 

• Good oral and written English capability. 

 Key Relationships and Communication 

• Internal stakeholders: Employees, HRBP Leaders, HR COEs, Finance, Legal, IT etc.   

• Eternal stakeholders: Government, Third-party vendors if any. 

Work Conditions 

• Location: Vijayawada, India. 

• Travel: Minimal travel may be required for business meetings and training sessions.