Human Resources Legal Manager

Title Human Resources Legal Manager (US Shift timing, past experience in US IT Consulting / Staff Augmentation), only Mumbai office onsite job

Location -Mumbai, India (Vikhroli office)

Time:- 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM, US EST/EDT - Minimum 8 hrs per day.

Reporting to:- Chief of Staff

**IMMEDIATE JOINERS PREFFERED**

HR Operations:

We are seeking an experienced HR Operations Specialist with a strong focus on US Compliance, Payroll, and Labor Laws to join our Human Resources team. The ideal candidate will possess in-depth knowledge of regulations, as well as hands-on experience in payroll processing and labor law compliance. This role is crucial for ensuring our HR practices align with legal requirements and maintaining accurate payroll records.

Responsibilities:

Employee Life Cycle and HR Operations: Proficient in overseeing the entire employee lifecycle from onboarding to offboarding, managing HR databases, payroll compliance, employee records, background verification, and ensuring accurate documentation using various HR tools like Workday, HRPod, and ServiceNow.

Compliance and Immigration Expertise: Manages U.S. immigration procedures, including visa filings, extensions, and amendments, ensuring compliance with labor laws. Specialized in global mobility, immigration processes, and statutory compliance for various visas (H1B, L1A, L1B, EAD) across multiple geographies, aligning with company policies.

Data Management and Reporting: Skilled in maintaining HR data integrity, performing audits, preparing reports on HR metrics, and supporting internal/external audits using software like Excel, Workday, and Tracker I-9.

Contract and Vendor Management: Oversees contract lifecycle management, including negotiation, execution, and compliance with client and vendor agreements, while improving processes and maintaining legal documentation for accuracy and efficiency.

Stay abreast of changes local employment laws and regulations.

Ensure HR policies and practices comply with legal requirements.

Collaborate with legal counsel to address compliance issues and mitigate risks.

Oversee the end-to-end payroll process, including timekeeping, payroll processing, and tax compliance.

Review and audit payroll data for accuracy and completeness.

Address payroll-related inquiries and discrepancies in a timely manner.

Interpret and apply labor laws to HR policies and practices.

Develop and update employee handbooks, policies, and procedures to align with labor regulations.

Conduct regular audits to ensure compliance with wage and hour laws.

Support the administration of employee benefits programs.

Assist employees with benefit-related inquiries and facilitate open enrollment processes.

Collaborate with benefits providers to resolve issues and optimize offerings.

Maintain accurate and up-to-date employee records.

Generate and analyze HR metrics and reports for management review.

Ensure data integrity and compliance with privacy regulations.

Strong HR Manager with US as well as India laws expertise to handle day to day HR Matters.

This individual will be responsible to addressing HR (Employee related) Matters BOTH in US as well as India, Hiring Talent in India, US and Philippines for IN HOUSE needs ONLY, New Hire processing, Exempt/Non-exempt determination, Workers Comp classification and cost management, handling Unum, Exit processing (to include exit interviews in US as well as India and Philippines) etc

Must have worked in US shift timings. Mandatory.

Must have worked with US IT Consulting and Staff Augmentation companies. Mandatory.

Candidate must be based out of Mumbai location only. Mandatory

Qualification:

• Bachelors / Masters in LAW - First Preference
• Minimum 5 years experience in US Operations, Payroll & Compliance.
• Strong knowledge of HR processes, compliance, and best practices.
• Proficiency in HRIS and other HR-related software.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Detail-oriented with strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.