HR & Payroll Manager

Location: Kanakapura Main Road, Bangalore

Job Description:

Key Responsibilities:

Talent Acquisition & Workforce Planning

 Plan hiring 12–18 months ahead so projects have the right people on time.

 Find talent through job boards, LinkedIn, tech events, and a fun referral program.

 Run clear, fast interviews with set questions and scorecards to cut bias.

 Track time-to-hire, diversity, and other metrics; share easy-to-read updates.

 Guide every candidate from first call to first day with a smooth experience.

 Adjust hiring plans to match budget changes and new product goals.

Employee Relations, Engagement & Appraisal

 Replace the yearly review with quarterly check-ins and real-time feedback.

 Coach managers on giving feedback, fixing issues early, and PIP steps.

 Launch creative engagement ideas (peer shout-outs, hack-weeks, small prizes).

 Use quick pulse surveys and stay-interviews to spot problems before turnover.

 Handle conflicts quickly and fairly to keep a positive, inclusive culture.

 Grow a brand-ambassador and referral program that boosts morale and hiring.

Compensation, Benefits, Payroll & ESOP

 Research market pay and set fair salary bands for each role and location.

 Lead annual salary, bonus, and stock reviews within budget limits.

 Run the 401(k) plan, testing, and filings; answer employee questions.

 Manage option/ESOP grants, vesting schedules, and cap-table updates.

 Process bi-weekly payroll on time with zero errors and correct taxes.

 Review benefits each year and suggest upgrades employees will value.

Training & Development

 Spot skill gaps and build clear learning paths for staff and managers.

 Offer short online lessons, workshops, and mentoring pairs.

 Tie training goals to business goals and measure the results.

 Keep career levels and promotion rules simple and transparent.

 Ensure all compliance courses (harassment, security) get done on time.

 Check training impact with quick tests and follow-up performance data.

HR Administration & Strategic Ops (Non-Clerical)

 Use HRIS/ATS tools and automation to cut manual paperwork.

 Own the employee handbook and state add-ons; update them promptly.

 Send monthly dashboards on headcount, hiring, DEI, and turnover.

 Partner with Finance & Legal on budgets, audits, and data-security tasks.

 Lead projects that make HR processes faster and simpler.

 Guard HR data privacy and meet SOC-2/GDPR requirements.

Legal Compliance (Focus: California)

 Follow all federal rules: EEO, FLSA, FMLA, ADA, OSHA.

 Stay current on California laws—AB 5, pay-range posting, PAGA, etc.—and train leaders.

 Track changes in other states (TX, FL, PA, etc.) and update policies as needed.

 Run regular internal audits and fix any gaps quickly.

 Keep a compliance calendar for filings, posters, and deadlines.

 Give managers short guides so they can follow new laws with confidence.

Skills & Qualifications

 Bachelor’s in HR, Business, or similar; SHRM-SCP, PHR, or CCP is a plus.

 7+ years HR work in U.S. tech companies with deep California law know-how.

 Hands-on experience with payroll, 401(k), salary reviews, and stock/ESOP plans.

 Proven success setting up modern reviews and engagement programs.

 Strong with Excel, HRIS/ATS tools (Rippling, BambooHR, Greenhouse).

 Clear, friendly communicator who advises execs and coaches teams.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: ₹50,000.00 - ₹100,000.00 per month

Work Location: In person