The Role
Configure and implement HRMS platforms for client organizations, including employee data, payroll, compliance, leave, attendance, and approval workflows. Support data migration, process gap analysis, SIT/UAT testing, statutory report validation, client training, go-live, hypercare, issue resolution, and documentation. The role bridges client HR teams with product and technical teams while maintaining implementation trackers, requirements, change requests, and defect logs.
Summary Generated by Built In
Associate – HR-Tech Implementation
Transition Track | HR Operations → HR-Tech | Entry–Junior Level
Role
Associate – HR-
Tech
Function
HR-Tech / SaaS
Impl.
Experience
6 Months – 1 Year
Location
Bengaluru / Hybrid
Type
Full-Time
ABOUT THE ROLE
This role is designed for HR professionals who have operated HRMS tools and managed statutory
compliance, and are now ready to step into the world of HR-Tech — configuring, implementing, and enabling
these systems for client organisations.
You will work alongside a product and implementation team to map client HR processes into system
workflows, configure payroll and compliance modules, and train HR teams. Your on-the-ground HR
experience is your biggest asset here — you understand exactly what end-users need.
YOUR CAREER JOURNEY — FROM HR OPS TO HR-TECH
Your Background (HR Operations) Your New Role (HR-Tech
Implementation)
HRMS end-user (Keka / GreytHR /
Darwinbox) → HRMS configurator, tester & trainer
Payroll processing & compliance filings → Payroll module set-up, rule engine config
Statutory knowledge (PF / ESI / TDS) → Compliance rule mapping in HRMS workflows
Wage Code awareness → Salary structure configuration per Wage Code
Employee query resolution → Client HR team handholding & UAT support
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
1. HRMS Implementation & Configuration
▸ Participate in end-to-end implementation of HRMS platforms (Keka / GreytHR / Zoho People or
similar) for client organisations
▸ Configure employee master data, organisation structure, grade/band hierarchies, and approval
workflows
▸ Set up payroll components — earnings, deductions, reimbursements, salary structures — aligned to
client policies
▸ Map and configure leave, attendance, shift, and geo-fencing rules within the HRMS
2. Statutory & Compliance Module Setup
▸ Configure statutory compliance rules for PF, ESI, PT, LWF, and Gratuity within payroll engines
▸ Set up TDS slab logic, investment declaration workflows, and Form 16 generation parameters
▸ Ensure salary structure configurations are compliant with the Code on Wages (50% basic norm, etc.)
▸ Validate statutory reports — ECR, ESI returns, Form 24Q — generated by the system before client
sign-off
3. Client Onboarding & Data Migration
▸ Collect and validate client HR data (employee masters, salary history, statutory data) for migration
▸ Perform data cleansing, template mapping, and bulk upload into the HRMS
▸ Conduct gap analysis between client's existing processes and the HRMS capabilities, documenting
delta items
▸ Prepare and maintain SIT/UAT test cases with expected vs actual results
4. Training & Change Management
▸ Conduct system training sessions for client HR teams covering payroll, compliance, and HRMS
navigation
▸ Prepare user manuals, SOP documents, quick-reference guides, and training decks
▸ Support go-live and hypercare phases, resolving functional queries raised by client HR users
▸ Act as a bridge between the client's HR team and the technical/product team for issue resolution
5. Quality & Documentation
▸ Maintain implementation trackers, BRD (Business Requirement Document) updates, and client sign-
off logs
▸ Log and track open items, CRs (Change Requests), and UAT defects to closure
▸ Contribute to building internal knowledge base, configuration playbooks, and reusable templates
WHY YOUR HR OPS BACKGROUND FITS PERFECTLY
Skill / Knowledge Area Why It Matters in HR-Tech
HRMS end-user experience You know the pain points — you can configure
what actually works in practice
Payroll processing knowledge Enables you to map and validate payroll rule
engines without hand-holding
Statutory compliance expertise You can configure PF/ESI/TDS rules accurately
and verify outputs
Wage Code familiarity Critical for salary structure configurations in new
implementations
Employee query handling Prepares you to train and support client HR
teams post go-live
SKILLS & COMPETENCIES REQUIRED
Must-Have
▸ 6 months to 1 year of hands-on experience in HR operations, payroll, or compliance
▸ Practical experience using at least one HRMS tool (Keka / Darwinbox / GreytHR / Zoho People / SAP /
ADP or similar)
▸ Working knowledge of statutory compliances: PF, ESI, PT, LWF, TDS on salary
▸ Awareness of Wage Code, 2019 and its impact on payroll structures
▸ Proficiency in MS Excel for data validation and reconciliation (VLOOKUP, pivot tables, basic formulas)
▸ Strong verbal and written communication skills for client interaction and documentation
Good to Have
▸ Exposure to HRMS implementation, go-live support, or system UAT testing
▸ Basic understanding of SDLC or software project lifecycle in a SaaS environment
▸ Familiarity with requirement gathering or BRD documentation
▸ Experience with ticketing/project tools such as Jira, Zoho Projects, or Trello
QUALIFICATIONS
▸ Bachelor or Master& s degree in HR, Commerce, Business Administration, or a related field
▸ MBA in HR / PGDM preferred
▸ 6 months to 1 year of experience in HR Ops, Payroll, or Compliance role
▸ Any certification in Payroll, Labour Laws, or HRMS tools will be an added advantage
CAREER GROWTH PATH
Associate – HR-Tech
Implementation (You
start here)
→ HR-Tech Consultant
(12–24 months) →
Senior Consultant /
Module Lead (36+
months)
WHAT WE OFFER
▸ Structured onboarding into HR-Tech — product training, implementation methodology, and shadowing
sessions
▸ Exposure to HRMS implementation and diverse client industries from Day 1
▸ Industry recognised Certification support for HRMS product training programs
▸ Fast-track growth based on implementation delivery and client impact
▸ A culture that values your domain knowledge and gives you a voice in product improvements
Skills Required
- 6 months to 1 year of hands-on experience in HR operations, payroll, or compliance
- Practical experience using at least one HRMS tool such as Keka, Darwinbox, GreytHR, Zoho People, SAP, ADP, or similar
- Working knowledge of PF, ESI, PT, LWF, and TDS on salary
- Awareness of the Wage Code, 2019 and its impact on payroll structures
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including VLOOKUP, pivot tables, basic formulas, data validation, and reconciliation
- Strong verbal and written communication skills for client interaction and documentation
- Bachelor's or master's degree in HR, Commerce, Business Administration, or a related field
- Exposure to HRMS implementation, go-live support, or system UAT testing
- Basic understanding of SDLC or the software project lifecycle in a SaaS environment
- Familiarity with requirement gathering or BRD documentation
- Experience with Jira, Zoho Projects, Trello, or similar ticketing and project tools
- MBA in HR or PGDM
- Certification in payroll, labor laws, or HRMS tools
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The Company
What We Do
nHRMS is a strategic human-resources partner providing end-to-end solutions for organizations in the United States and India. Its services span executive search and talent acquisition, performance management, HR advisory, organization strategy, HR technology, leadership development, labor-code compliance, workforce productivity, and learning. The firm supports clients across the employee lifecycle, combining people-first consulting with technology-enabled systems to help organizations scale.
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