Associate Operations Lead – HR Ops Only (12+yrs)

UPL is focused on emerging as a premier global provider of total crop solutions designed to secure the world’s long-term food supply. Winning farmers hearts across the globe, while leading the way with innovative products and services that make agriculture sustainable, UPL is the fastest growing company in the industry. UPL has a rich history of 50+ years with presence in 120+ countries. Based on the recognition that humankind is one community, UPL’s overarching commitment is to improve areas of its presence, workplace, and customer engagement.
HR Operations & Service Delivery
· Oversee employee lifecycle processes including managing teams for onboarding, Payroll, Employee data management, Performance Management, Transfers, exits, and compliance.
· Partner with business leaders to align HR strategies with Operational goals
· Ensure accuracy and security of employee records across HRIS & other platforms.
· Drive standardization and automation of HR processes across geographies.
· Monitor and report KPIs for HR operations and payroll to global and regional stakeholders.
· Lead internal audits and ensure closure of findings with regional HR teams.
· Conduct periodic reviews of SOPs and ensure training for HR teams on process change & practices.
· Measure and track key HR metrics to provide insights on workforce trends and business outcomes.
Payroll Oversight
· Act as custodian of payroll processes ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance.
· Collaborate with payroll vendors and enforce performance KPIs.
Technology & Systems
· Partner with HRIS teams to enhance system functionality and resolve issues.
· Ensure effective functioning of LMS and other HR tech platforms.
· Promote the adoption of digital tools for HR delivery and analytics.
· Collect, analyze, and interpret HR data related to employee performance, turnover, recruitment, engagement, Training and Development, attrition and retention.
Leadership & Stakeholder Engagement
· Lead and mentor HR delivery teams within the GCC.
· Collaborate with global HR leaders to align service delivery with strategic goals.
· Foster a culture of continuous improvement and customer-centric service.
Performance Management & Goal Management
· Develops and communicates the strategic vision, scope, priorities, processes, systems and tools of the performance management.
Works with key stakeholders e.g. budget, strategy and C & B to establish link between Entity / BU and work on the Budget allocation, Merit salary increase and final budget utilization along with other variable pay.

Work arrangement
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