R1 is a leading provider of technology-driven solutions that help hospitals and health systems to manage their financial systems and improve patients’ experience. We are the one company that combines the deep expertise of a global workforce of revenue cycle professionals with the industry's most advanced technology platform, encompassing sophisticated analytics, Al, intelligent automation and workflow orchestration. R1 is a place where we think boldly to create opportunities for everyone to innovate and grow. A place where we partner with purpose through transparency and inclusion. We are a global community of engineers, front-line associates, healthcare operators, and RCM experts that work together to go beyond for all those we serve. Because we know that all this adds up to something more, a place where we're all together better.

R1 India is proud to be recognized amongst Top 25 Best Companies to Work For 2024, by the Great Place to Work Institute. This is our second consecutive recognition on this prestigious Best Workplaces list, building on the Top 50 recognition we achieved in 2023. Our focus on employee wellbeing and inclusion and diversity is demonstrated through prestigious recognitions with R1 India being ranked amongst Best in Healthcare, Top 100 Best Companies for Women by Avtar & Seramount, and amongst Top 10 Best Workplaces in Health & Wellness. We are committed to transform the healthcare industry with our innovative revenue cycle management services. Our goal is to ‘make healthcare work better for all’ by enabling efficiency for healthcare systems, hospitals, and physician practices. With over 30,000 employees globally, we are about 16,000+ strong in India with presence in Delhi NCR, Hyderabad, Bangalore, and Chennai. Our inclusive culture ensures that every employee feels valued, respected, and appreciated with a robust set of employee benefits and engagement activities.

Job Title: Associate Director- HR

Function: Payroll and Statutory Compliance

Reports to: Director - HR

Location: Gurgaon (Tikri) / Noida

Position Summary: Payroll and Statutory Compliance Associate Director Role will primarily be pivotal from a stakeholder engagement and strategic intervention perspective. The person will be responsible for timely and accurate process run and governance around adherence to guidelines. This role will not only be accountable for payroll management, statutory compliance, data integrity, reporting and analytics, issue resolutions but also focus on leading a high performing team and focusing on continues improvement. Critical processes like Background verification management, Vendor Management and tracking all statutory changes and evaluating their impact on R1 will be an integral part too.

Key duties & Responsibilities:

Payroll Management for India: Overseeing accurate and timely processing of payroll for all employees and contractor resources, managing time and absence integration into attendance management and subsequent impact on payroll, managing gift taxation policy. Driving the right employee experience in alignment with the R1 culture and values.

Managing and ensuring statutory compliance adherence for R1 India: Ensuring compliance for R1 with respect to different state specific laws related to payroll and employment taxes. Collaborating with HR/Finance/Tax etc. team as may be deemed necessary

B ackground Verification process run: BGV is a critical process for success of R1 Operations. Managing the process seamlessly within the defined TAT and guidelines laid down for the organization is imperative.

MIS Management for Employee Services Team: Since HR Operations and Payroll both functions are transaction heavy with zero tolerance for scope of error or misses due to high impact and visibility – the role demands strong governance and auditing principles

Vendor Engagement and Management: As a team we engage with vendors for providing BGV services, payroll execution and statutory filing, tracking and evaluating statutory laws applicable for the organization and hire contractual workforce where deemed fit to deliver the BAU deliverables. This role will manage the relationship with the stakeholders and assure appropriate level of engagement to have seamless delivery for R1.

Qualification :

Bachelor’s degree – Any stream

MBA or equivalent postgraduate in HR

Any professional certifications will be an added advantage however not mandatory

Min Experience Required:

14+ Years of relevant experience in payroll run, managing statutory compliances, data handling and insights and operational excellence in background verification processes.

Experience and knowledge of different statutory compliances applicable per state in India from payroll perspective.

Designing and evaluating a background verification process for an organization meet business needs

Must have Skills:

1. Passion for managing data and driving analysis and governance within the team

2. Extensive experience in running payroll process for 10,000+ employee base across India and in depth understanding of applicable statutory compliances and norms

3. Understanding of Background verification processes and associated compliances to be able to partner strategically

4.Understanding of a HRIS tool and bent towards technology. Workday knowledge is preferred but not mandatory

5. Good communication and stakeholder management skills

Good to have Skills:

1. Experience is managing complex project delivery along with ideation capability of thinking end to end

2. Technology savvy to be able to adapt to various tools, integrations and technologies adopted at R1 and contribute mindfully

Working in an evolving healthcare setting, we use our shared expertise to deliver innovative solutions. Our fast-growing team has opportunities to learn and grow through rewarding interactions, collaboration and the freedom to explore professional interests.

Our associates are given valuable opportunities to contribute, to innovate and create meaningful work that makes an impact in the communities we serve around the world. We also offer a culture of excellence that drives customer success and improves patient care. We believe in giving back to the community and offer a competitive benefits package. To learn more, visit: r1rcm.com

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R1 is the leading provider of technology-driven solutions that transform the patient experience and financial performance of hospitals, health systems and medical groups. We are the one company that combines the deep expertise of a global workforce of revenue cycle professionals with the industry’s most advanced technology platform, encompassing sophisticated analytics, AI, intelligent automation and workflow orchestration.

Headquartered near Salt Lake City, Utah, R1 employs over 29,000 people globally and is traded on the Nasdaq stock exchange under the symbol “RCM.”