Senior Executive - HR (US experience mandatory)

Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Senior Executive – HR who will be based at our Bengaluru Head Office and primarily support our US operations. The ideal candidate must possess hands-on experience in US HR practices, payroll processing, employment compliance, employee lifecycle management, and HR documentation. The role will play a critical part in ensuring seamless HR operations for our Houston branch while maintaining compliance with applicable US federal and state employment regulations.

Key Responsibilities

HR Operations & Compliance

• Manage end-to-end employee lifecycle processes for the US workforce, including onboarding, documentation, employee records, and offboarding.
• Ensure compliance with US federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations.
• Maintain employee files and HR records in accordance with legal and company requirements.
• Coordinate with legal and external consultants on compliance-related matters.
• Support HR policy implementation and employee handbook management for US operations.

Payroll & Benefits Administration

• Process and manage US payroll accurately and within established timelines.
• Coordinate with payroll vendors and finance teams for salary processing, tax deductions, and statutory requirements.
• Ensure compliance with payroll regulations, wage laws, overtime rules, and reporting requirements.
• Support administration of employee benefits, insurance programs, and leave management.

Recruitment & Talent Management

• Support recruitment activities for the Houston branch, including sourcing, screening, interview coordination, and onboarding.
• Work closely with hiring managers to ensure timely closure of positions.
• Assist in workforce planning and employee engagement initiatives.

HR Administration & Reporting

• Prepare HR reports, dashboards, and MIS related to headcount, payroll, attrition, and compliance.
• Maintain HRIS data and ensure accuracy of employee information.
• Support audits and provide documentation as required.
• Handle employee queries related to payroll, benefits, policies, and HR processes.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• MBA/PGDM in Human Resources preferred.
• 4–7 years of HR experience with direct exposure to US HR operations.
• Proven hands-on experience in US payroll processing and HR compliance.
• Strong understanding of US employment laws, payroll regulations, taxation basics, and employee documentation requirements.
• Experience working with payroll software, HRMS, and payroll vendors.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and HR reporting.

Required Skills & Competencies

• Strong knowledge of US labor compliance and payroll practices.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to manage confidential employee information.
• Strong problem-solving and organizational skills.
• Ability to work effectively across different time zones and coordinate with US-based teams.
• Comfortable with 2PM-11PM shift. (Work from office)

Preferred Experience

• Prior experience supporting multi-state US operations.(Mandatory)
• Experience working in retail, hospitality, entertainment, gaming, or multi-location organizations.
• Familiarity with US employee benefits administration and compliance audits.

Pay: ₹40,000.00 - ₹50,000.00 per month

Benefits

• Paid time off
• Provident Fund

Work Location: In person