EXL
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exlservice.com
Job details:
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 Responsibilities
A. 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 preferred
B. 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 tools
Required 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 HCM
Preferred Skills
Exposure to Oracle Fusion HCM, HDL (HCM Data Loader), and OTBI – HCM for reporting and analytics will be considered an added advantage
Qualifications & 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
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