Ekya Schools | Senior Manager, HR Operations

2 days ago


Bengaluru, India Ekya Schools Full time
About Us

Founded in 2010, Ekya Schools offers progressive K-12 education through CBSE, ICSE, and Cambridge IGCSE curricula, with an emphasis on experiential learning. Drawing from the legacy of the CMR Group, we nurture lifelong learners equipped to thrive in a dynamic and evolving world.For the 2025-2026 academic year, we are launching

Purpose-Based Schools —thematic schools where students develop specialized skills from a young age. The first of these,

Ekya Nava , will focus on

Innovation, Creativity, and Design , empowering students to become future technopreneurs, innovators, and changemakers.

Position Overview:The Senior Manager - HR Operations will lead and manage the HR operations team to ensure smooth execution of employee lifecycle management, payroll, compliance, and policy implementation. This role requires hands-on experience in HR operations, strong leadership, and the ability to optimize HR processes for efficiency and accuracy.

Key Responsibilities

1. Individual Accountability:Employee Lifecycle ManagementOversee onboarding processes including offer letter generation, documentation, IT coordination, HRMS setup, and new joiner communications.Ensure accurate employee data entry, maintain employee files, and track original document acknowledgments.Manage exits including full & final settlements, experience letters, and clearance processes.Payroll & ComplianceProcess payroll, including salary reconciliation, payslip distribution, and tax finalization.Manage ESI, PF, and tax-related filings, reconciliations, and challan generation.Handle payroll audits and ensure compliance with statutory requirements.Policies & ProceduresDraft, finalize, and disseminate policies, contracts, and employee manuals.Develop and roll out guidelines for income tax declarations, leave, attendance, and approvals.

2. Team Management TasksLead, mentor, and manage the HR operations team to deliver on key projects and operational tasks.Monitor dashboards for attendance, leave, and employee engagement to ensure timely updates and approvals.Coordinate with stakeholders for teacher calendars, dashboards, reports, and presentations.Ensure adherence to deadlines for audits, reports, and reconciliations.

3. Payroll-Specific TasksVerify payroll inputs including attendance, leaves, and allowances for accurate processing.Handle payroll queries, ensure timely payouts, and prepare salary statements for audit.Process declarations, reconcile income tax, and manage quarterly salary reconciliations.

4. Audits & ComplianceConduct regular audits for attendance, leave, ESI, PF, and payroll data.Oversee the generation of accurate reports, including attrition reports, cost analysis, and compliance summaries.

5. Grievance Handling & SupportAddress employee grievances effectively and ensure timely resolution via the Ticketing system.Provide HRMS support for biometrics, tickets, and system-related queries.Manage HR helpdesk to support employee concerns.

6. HR Analytics & ReportingLeverage HR data to generate actionable insights and provide strategic recommendations.Create, analyze, and present HR dashboards and reports for leadership, including attrition trends, employee engagement metrics, and cost analyses.Develop data-driven approaches to optimize HR processes and enhance decision-making.

7 . Process Improvement & New InitiativesIdentify and propose process improvements to streamline HR operations, enhance efficiency, and improve employee experience.Develop and implement new initiatives aligned with organizational goals, including digital transformation and automation in HR processes.

Key Deliverables

Accurate and timely processing of payroll, including statutory filings.Implementation and compliance of HR policies across the organization.Timely delivery of HR dashboards, analytics reports, and calendars.Maintenance of employee data accuracy in HRMS and master databases.Successful onboarding and exit processes for employees.Proposals for data-driven HR improvements and process optimization.

Qualifications & Skills

Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field.8-10 years of experience in HR operations, with at least 3 years in a managerial role.Proficiency in HRMS tools, reporting, and advanced Excel.Strong knowledge of payroll processing, statutory compliance (ESI, PF, Taxation), and HR systems.Excellent organizational, leadership, and team management skills.Exceptional communication and problem-solving skills.



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