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We are seeking a dynamic, detail-oriented, and proactive professional to join our team as Assistant Manager – HR Operations & Payroll. This role will manage end-to-end HR operations with a strong focus on payroll administration, including hands-on experience in South Africa payroll. The incumbent will ensure accurate, complaint, and timely execution of payroll and HR processes while delivering high-quality support to employees and key stakeholders. Exposure to Oracle Fusion HCM (multiple modules), HDL (HCM Data Loader), and OTBI.Job Description -Job Title: Assistant Manager – HR Operations & Payroll (South Africa)Shift Timing: 2:00 PM – 11:00 PM (IST)Key ResponsibilitiesA. Payroll Administration- Process monthly payroll inputs including attendance, new joiners, exits, salary revisions, and variable pay components - Calculate, validate, and reconcile salaries, deductions, and statutory components with high accuracy - Coordinate with payroll vendors, Finance, and internal HR teams to ensure timely and accurate payroll processing - Manage full & final settlements, payroll reconciliations, and statutory compliance requirements - Handle payslips, salary advances, payroll documentation, and audit-related queries - Address and resolve payroll-related queries from employees and stakeholders within defined SLAs - Experience in handling South Africa payroll is preferredB. HR Operations- Manage end-to-end onboarding and exit processes, including documentation and system updates - Issue employee letters such as offer, confirmation, increment, promotion, market correction, experience, and relieving letters - Maintain and update employee records in HRMS platforms with high data accuracy and integrity - Support employee lifecycle events including transfers, promotions, organizational changes, and role movements - Resolve employee HR queries through ticketing tools such as ServiceNow, adhering to defined SLAs - Coordinate with global and regional HR teams to support standardized HR operations and workflows - Track, analyze, and report operational performance, SLAs, and service delivery metrics - Ensure audit readiness and compliance with internal HR policies, procedures, and controls - Support domestic and international employee movement processes - Coordinate employee benefits administration with internal and external stakeholders - Process notices period waivers and ensure accurate updates in HR systems - Upload, maintain, and manage exit-related documentation in HR toolsRequired Skills & Competencies- Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint - Strong analytical skills with high attention to detail and a structured approach to problem-solving - Excellent verbal and written communication skills - Experience working with HRMS platforms such as Oracle HCMPreferred SkillsExposure to Oracle Fusion HCM, HDL (HCM Data Loader), and OTBI – HCM for reporting and analytics will be considered an added advantageQualifications & Experience- Education: Graduate in any discipline - Experience: 3–5 years of relevant experience in HR Operations and Payroll - Payroll experience will be a strong advantage - South Africa payroll exposure preferred