Lead HR Advisor - India

Roboyo AI is a leader in Applied AI and Agentic Automation, helping enterprises transition from automation experiments to production-grade systems that deliver measurable outcomes across workflows, processes, products, and services. With a strong foundation in scaled enterprise automation, Roboyo is focused on autonomous agents, AI engineering squads, process orchestration, and embedding human-in-the-loop governance into client operations. The company is committed to creating practical AI solutions that drive repeatable transformation rather than superficial AI demonstrations.

We are seeking an experienced HR Lead based in Hyderabad to join our HR team. This role will serve as the senior HR representative for our India workforce, focusing on payroll management and employee relations. The ideal candidate will partner closely with employees, managers, and leadership to ensure fair, compliant, and effective people practices. You will also act as the subject matter expert for India payroll, collaborating with our external payroll vendor. As the company grows and automates routine HR processes, there is significant opportunity to take on additional responsibility and influence the evolution of the HR function.

Key Responsibilities

- Manage the relationship with ADP, ensuring accurate payroll inputs, timely processing, and resolution of discrepancies every month.
- Serve as the primary contact for employees regarding payslips and salary reconciliations.
- Monitor and interpret developments under India’s new Labour Codes, translating regulatory changes into actionable policies and clear employee communications.
- Provide guidance and coaching to managers and employees on employee relations issues, including performance management, performance improvement plans (PIPs), grievances, and disciplinary actions, ensuring fairness and consistency.
- Oversee the regional performance review process from communication to completion and follow-up.
- Act as a trusted resource for employees, addressing queries related to policies, processes, and benefits.
- Advise leadership with insights and practical recommendations to improve HR practices.
- Facilitate communication between employees and leadership to ensure voices are heard while balancing business needs.

Additional Support Responsibilities

- Manage end-to-end onboarding and offboarding processes to ensure smooth transitions for new joiners and leavers.
- Lead people engagement initiatives and pulse surveys, translating feedback into actionable improvements.
- Assist in reviewing and updating HR policies to maintain compliance and relevance.
- Collaborate with the global HR team on cross-regional projects and initiatives.

Required Qualifications

- 8 to 12+ years of experience as an HR generalist or HR manager.
- Hands-on experience with payroll administration and working with external payroll providers.
- Strong expertise in HR compliance, daily operations, and handling sensitive employee matters.
- Ability to align HR efforts with company priorities and business goals.
- A mindset focused on process improvement, seeking ways to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
- Proactive self-starter comfortable leading projects and mentoring junior team members.

Preferred Qualifications and Benefits

- Experience working in startups, consulting, or professional services is highly desirable.
- Prior exposure to international teams and senior stakeholder engagement is a plus.
- Opportunity to work in a truly international environment collaborating on global automation projects.
- Chance to innovate with cutting-edge Agentic AI solutions as part of a pioneering consultancy.
- Work at the forefront of automation and AI in a pure-play automation company focused on future-ready solutions.
- Growth-oriented culture that empowers personal development, excellence, and meaningful contribution without corporate silos or bureaucracy.
- A dynamic team culture that values initiative over hierarchy, offering real impact from day one.

Roboyo AI is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability.

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