Job Title: HR Compensation and Benefit Specialist

Location: Lower Parel, Mumbai & Vashi, Navi Mumbai (On-site)

Employment Type: Full-time

Experience: 3+ years

CTC: 4 – 5 LPA

Department: Human Resources

Reports To: HR Manager

About Arcot Group

Arcot Group is a growing organization committed to innovation, integrity, and excellence. We are looking for a detail-oriented HR professional who can manage and optimize compensation & benefits, statutory compliance, payroll inputs, and end-to-end HR operations across both our Lower Parel and Vashi offices. This role is ideal for someone who is analytical, process-driven, and passionate about building fair, compliant, and transparent people practices.

Role Overview

The HR Compensation and Benefit Specialist will own day-to-day HR execution across compensation & benefits, HR compliance, HRMS, and core employee lifecycle activities. This is a hands-on role supporting the HR Manager and business teams to ensure accurate payroll inputs, 100% statutory compliance, smooth onboarding/offboarding, and timely employee support across both locations.

Key Responsibilities

1. Compensation & Benefits (Primary Responsibility)

• Manage and validate monthly compensation inputs including salary structures, CTC breakdowns, allowances, variable pay, and reimbursements.

2. HR Compliance & Statutory Operations

• Maintain accurate and updated employee records, personal files, attendance and leave data, and HR databases across both locations.
• Ensure compliance with statutory requirements including PF, ESIC, Professional Tax, Shops & Establishments Act, Bonus Act, Gratuity Act, and other applicable laws.
• Coordinate statutory filings and returns with external consultants, auditors, and government authorities.
• Prepare compliance documentation, HR letters, notices, and audit reports; support internal and external HR / labour audits.
• Ensure HR policy adherence, maintain updated policy documents, and support implementation and communication across teams.

3. HR Operations & HRMS Administration

• Manage day-to-day HRMS activities (e.g., GreytHR) including attendance, leave, master data updates, and workflow approvals.
• Coordinate with IT and Admin for creation/deactivation of IDs, email accounts, and access during joining and exit.
• Support periodic HR data clean-up, audits, and system improvements to ensure data accuracy and better reporting.
• Generate regular HR reports for management (headcount, attrition, joiners/exit, leave trends, overtime, etc.).

4. Recruitment & Onboarding Support

• Coordinate end-to-end onboarding: documentation, background checks, HR induction, and system setup.
• Publish job postings on job portals and social media as per hiring plan shared by HR Manager.
• Conduct initial screening of CVs, schedule interviews, manage interview coordination, and maintain candidate records.
• Prepare and issue offer letters, appointment letters, and related joining documentation.
• Maintain structured onboarding checklists to ensure 100% compliance, completeness, and a smooth joining experience for all new hires.

5. Exit Management & Employee Lifecycle

• Manage offboarding activities including resignations, exit interviews, full & final settlement coordination, documentation, and asset recovery.
• Maintain exit checklists and ensure all clearances, documentation, and settlements are completed within TAT.
• Capture and share exit feedback trends with the HR Manager for continuous improvement actions.

6. Employee Engagement, Communication & Grievance Handling

• Support employee engagement initiatives, team activities, celebrations, and culture-building programs at both locations.
• Address and route employee grievances related to compensation, HR policies, or workplace concerns with professionalism and empathy; escalate complex matters to the HR Manager.
• Promote awareness of HR policies, statutory guidelines, and compensation structures through regular communication and sessions.
• Contribute to a positive, transparent work environment built on trust and open communication.

Key Skills & Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Commerce, or related field (MBA in HR preferred).
• Minimum 3 years of experience in compensation & benefits, HR operations, or payroll coordination.
• Strong understanding of salary structures, CTC components, statutory benefits, and Indian labour laws.
• Proficiency in MS Excel (VLOOKUP, Pivot Tables), HRMS tools, and documentation management.
• Hands-on experience with GreytHR and/or other HRMS systems is mandatory.
• Excellent communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• High attention to detail, accuracy, and confidentiality in handling employee data.
• Ability to multi-task and manage HR operations across two locations.

Why Join Arcot Group

• Opportunity to specialize in Compensation & Benefits while gaining full exposure to HR operations, compliance, and employee relations.
• Hands-on learning across payroll, statutory compliance, audits, and employee relations in a growing organization.
• Supportive and collaborative work culture with clear growth opportunities into senior HR and managerial roles.