HR Specialist

Job DescriptionSocial Security & Statutory Compliance Manages and ensures compliance with statutory social security schemes including Provident Fund (PF), Employee State Insurance (ESI), Gratuity, Pension, and other applicable labour welfare legislations. Coordinates with payroll, HR Operations, and external agencies to ensure accurate and timely social security contributions and filings. Guides employees and managers on social security benefits, eligibility, claims, and statutory entitlements. Handles employee queries related to PF/ESI enrollment, transfers, withdrawals, nominations, and exits. Ensures availability, accuracy, and audit readiness of social security and statutory compliance records. Liaises with government authorities, auditors, and statutory bodies for inspections, audits, and compliance matters. HR Operations Ensures effective HR processes by collaborating with HR Operations regarding the portfolio of HR related services (e.g. payroll, HR data..) Ensures employee data accuracy. Ensures data availability and quality of the audit/compliance related records (i.e. record of compensation decisions). Monitors time management ensures legal compliance and trigger actions if needed due to labour requirements. Compensation & Benefits Executes Job Evaluation based on local, country or/and cooperation policies. Consults on Compensation Policies and Programs, Benefits & Pensions to assist business needs. Steers and facilitates annual Salary Review. Performance Management Supports and guides managers in performance management processes in accordance with country specific legal regulations, CoE guidance, and company guidelines. Labor & Employee Relations Acts as a single point of the contact for all topics (which are not covered by Shared Services) for the employees and managers in area of responsibility. Ensures compliance to all relevant regulations. Guides employees and superiors in employee relations conflict management. Responds to employee relation issues such as employee concerns, harassment and discrimination complaints.  Conducts internal investigations as necessary. Acts as company representative towards external parties (courts, fairs, local networks, authorities..), if assigned.  Reporting Continuously evaluates performance according defined Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and Operating Figures. Summarizes and completes reporting within the local Organization  and publishes reporting results. Strategic Partner  Guides employees and managers in HR related matters (supports in decision making and acts as consultant). Leads them to the right point of contact and promotes the full portfolio of HR related services (e.g. payroll, data administration ). Consults with Centers of Expertise (CoE) regarding the full portfolio of HR related processes (e.g. Compensation & Benefits) and address business needs in direction of CoE. Ensures consistent application and compliance of defined HR Policies, Programs and Procedures. Change Agent Introduces/ implements new HR related services, systems & processes (from Shared Services and CoE's) into assigned organization. Leads and implements HR projects in the assigned area of responsibility. Participates in other business projects, representing with general HR knowledge to achieve the project deliverables. Acts as a role models of our company values and culture. QualificationsMasters in social work with minimum 4 Years of Experience. Additional InformationGood knowledge of labour laws and social security legislations. Hands on experience with MIS. Knowledge on Power BI & Analytical skills. Ready to drive with Continental? Take the first step and fill in the online application.