Functional Consultant - HRMS Applications

Job Description
Experience: 2–4 Years
Role: Sr. Functional Consultant HRMS Applications
Location: Kolkata
Role Overview
We are looking for an HRMS Functional Consultant with 2–3 years of hands-on experience in HRMS/HCM implementation, configuration, payroll, attendance, leave management, and statutory compliance. The candidate should have strong client-facing capabilities, excellent English communication skills, and the ability to translate HR and payroll requirements into effective system configurations.
Key Responsibilities
Manage end-to-end HRMS implementation activities, including requirement gathering, process understanding, configuration, testing, UAT, training, go-live, and implementation support.
Understand client HR policies and business requirements and configure them accurately within the HRMS application.
Configure and support Attendance, Leave, Payroll, TDS/Taxation, and related HR modules.
Perform master data upload, validation, migration, and configuration of policies, workflows, rules, salary structures, and statutory components.
Configure and validate statutory requirements including PF, ESIC, Professional Tax (PT), TDS, LWF, LOP/LWP, Bonus, Gratuity, and other applicable payroll provisions.
Conduct client discussions through email, calls, virtual meetings, chat, and other communication channels.
Coordinate with technical/product teams for issue resolution, enhancements, and client-specific requirements.
Support UAT, payroll validation, reconciliation, and go-live activities.
Troubleshoot and resolve functional and production-support issues efficiently during the implementation and stabilization phases.
Provide end-user training and prepare functional documentation wherever required.
Manage multiple implementation activities while ensuring adherence to project timelines and deliverables.
Required Skills & Qualifications
2–3 years of relevant experience in HRMS/HRIS/HCM/Payroll software implementation or functional consulting.
Excellent English communication skills – written and verbal.
Strong working knowledge of Attendance, Leave, Payroll, TDS/Taxation, and Time Office processes.
Good understanding of Indian payroll and statutory compliance, including PF, ESIC, PT, LWF, TDS, LOP/LWP, Bonus, and Gratuity.
Hands-on experience in HRMS configuration, policy/rule setup, master data upload, testing, and UAT.
Ability to understand client requirements and translate them into appropriate functional configurations and solutions.
Strong client interaction, stakeholder management, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
Good time management, planning, documentation, and multitasking abilities.
Prior experience with HR Software, Payroll Software, ERP-HR modules, or Time Office applications will be strongly preferred.
Location: Kolkata - EMBI-Infinity Benchmark, Kolkata, West Bengal, India

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