Headline

Fractional HR Operations & Compliance for Indian SMBs | Audit-Ready Infrastructure

About

As a seasoned HR Operations Manager and Payroll & Statutory Compliance Specialist, I help small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) and startups streamline their HR infrastructure, eliminate compliance risks, and build flawless payroll systems.Founders and business leaders typically bring me in when they need executive-level HR expertise but are not yet ready to hire a full-time, expensive HR Director.Core Expertise I Bring to Your Business:Statutory Compliance: Ensuring 100% adherence to PF, ESI, Professional Tax (PT), and evolving labor laws to keep your business completely audit-ready.Payroll & CTC Architecture: Structuring cost-effective, tax-efficient CTC models and salary breakups that benefit both the employer and employee.HR Operations & Policies: Standardizing employee handbooks, onboarding/offboarding workflows, and core operational processes.HRMS System Migration: Guiding your team through seamless transitions from messy spreadsheets to modern HR platforms (Zoho, Keka, etc.).Whether you need a comprehensive compliance audit, a custom employee handbook, or an interim leader to scale your HR operations, I deliver structured, risk-free solutions tailored to your business stage. 📩 Looking to secure your business compliance or fix your payroll structure? Let’s connect or drop me a message at [chandananagaraj1987@gmail.com] to schedule a free 15-minute consultation.

Location

Greater Bengaluru Area

AI stack

gemini

metaai

Canva Magic Studio

ChatGPT

ChatGPT Images

Wispr Flow

Work experience

Full-time parenting at Career Break, Jul 2026 - Present · 4 mos, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India, "I help fast-growing Indian SMBs build audit-ready HR operations. Specialize in restructuring messy payrolls and managing monthly PF, ESIC, and statutory filings remotely so founders can scale without compliance anxiety."

Assistant Manager Human Resources at EdTech, Dec 2025 - Sep 2026 · 10 mos, Bengaluru, . Full ownership of recruitment and onboarding. • Payroll inputs, attendance, leave and HRMS administration. • KPI/KRA tracking and appraisal coordination. • Employee engagement, town halls, wellness initiatives and R&R programs. • Compliance management including PF/ESI records and reporting.

Assistant Manager Human Resources at B W Lions Super Speciality Eye Hospital, Bengaluru, Jan 2024 - Nov 2025 · 1 yr 11 mos, Bengaluru, Managed End to End Manpower requisition, screening coordination, BGV ,Salary Negotiation and onboarding. Forecasted workforce requirements and supported manpower budgeting aligned with organizational goals. Coordinated offer release, appointment letter, induction program and onboarding experience. Maintained Employee data, attendance, Leave records, and HR documentation using HRIS . handled Payroll coordination ensuring statutory compliance with applicable labour laws and company policy. Delivered HR metrics, MIS Reports, attrition analysis and work force insights to leadership. Implemented performance review processes , goal setting and feedback mechanisms. Conducted Exit interviews and analyzed trends to improve retention strategies. Partnered with legal and Managerial Teams on employee grievances , disciplinary actions and policy matters.

Senior Human Resources Specialist at Surarchit Printpack Pvt. Ltd., Dec 2022 - Dec 2023 · 1 yr 1 mo, Bengaluru, Led recruitment life cycle including job postings, interviews, selection, offer negotiations, and onboarding. Negotiated compensation structures based on role requirements, experience, and market benchmarks. Developed HR strategies aligned with business objectives and organizational growth. Maintained HR records, compliance documentation, attendance, leave, and employee databases. Prepared HR dashboards and MIS reports for senior management review. Managed employee engagement initiatives, team-building activities, and morale enhancement programs. Conducted exit interviews and implemented retention-focused improvements. Addressed employee relations issues and acted as a point of contact for HR queries.

Human Resources Executive at Indus School, Bengaluru (Gulbarga Unit), Oct 2018 - Nov 2022 · 4 yrs 2 mos, Gulbarga, Supported recruitment processes including sourcing, screening, interview coordination, and offer negotiations. Handled HR operations such as attendance, leave management, payroll support, and employee benefits. Coordinated induction and onboarding programs for new employees. Managed HR documentation, MIS reports, and employee databases. Organized training programs and supported learning initiatives. Conducted exit formalities and supported payroll settlements.

Education

Master of Business Administration - MBA, Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General, sree jagadguru chandrashekarnath institute of management

Master's Degree, Business Administration and Management, General, SJCIT, chickaballapur