Lighthouse Learning - Manager - HR Operations & Payroll (8-12 yrs)

ABOUT LIGHTHOUSE LEARNING

India's leading Early Childhood & K-12 Education company - Lighthouse Learning (formerly known as EuroKids International), is committed to delivering the Joy of Learning to students in the early childhood education and K12 segments. With its portfolio of brands - EuroKids Preschool, Kangaroo Kids Preschool, EuroSchool, Billabong High International, Centre Point Group of Schools (Nagpur), Heritage Xperiential Learning School, Lighthouse Learning is committed to delivering a holistic, nurturing and secure learning environment for children. With a 'Child First' ideology at its core, the group is committed to delivering a robust foundation for future generations with innovation in pedagogy, use of appropriate technology and focus on child safety. With a network of over 1,700 pre-schools and 58 Schools, Lighthouse Learning empowers 1300+ women entrepreneurs across the nation.

Key Responsibilities:

Payroll Management:

- Manage end-to-end payroll processing, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely disbursement.

- Oversee statutory compliance related to payroll, including PF, ESI, TDS, gratuity, and labor laws.

- Address and resolve payroll-related queries and discrepancies efficiently.

HR Operations:

- Supervise employee lifecycle processes, including onboarding, employee records management, exits, and compliance.

- Optimize HR operations processes to enhance efficiency and employee experience.

- Maintain and update HR policies and procedures in alignment with organizational goals.

HRIS Management:

- Manage and enhance HRIS platforms for streamlined operations and reporting.

- Collaborate with IT and HR teams to implement system upgrades and ensure data integrity.

Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A):

- Manage people integration initiatives during M&A activities, ensuring smooth transition and alignment of HR processes.

- Conduct due diligence on payroll, benefits, and employee data during mergers and acquisitions.

Data Analytics and Reporting:

- Generate and analyze reports related to payroll, compliance, and operational efficiency.

- Provide actionable insights for decision-making through data analytics.

Qualifications and Experience:

- MBA/PGDM in Human Resources or a related field.

- 8 to 12 years of experience in Payroll Management, HR Operations, HRIS, and M&A People Integration.

- Strong knowledge of payroll and HRIS platforms.

- Excellent understanding of labor laws and statutory compliance in India.

- Proven track record in managing payroll for large organizations.

- Experience in HR operations during M&A will be an added advantage.

Skills and Competencies:

- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

- Attention to detail with a commitment to maintaining data accuracy.

- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.