Outsourcing HR Services in Kolkata
HR for eastern India’s tech and industry
Kolkata now runs on two economies at once. Sector V and New Town Rajarhat draw the IT, ITES and global capability centres, while Howrah keeps the older engineering and manufacturing base going. TMS handles payroll, compliance and staffing for employers across both, managed from our Mumbai and Vadodara offices.
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We cover the full HR back office for Kolkata employers, from monthly payroll to compliance and staffing. Pick what you need or hand over the whole function.
Payroll Outsourcing
Learn moreMonthly payroll run with West Bengal Professional Tax, PF, ESI and TDS worked out correctly, payslips issued, and filings made on time for salaried and shopfloor teams alike.
Contract Staffing
Learn moreContract staff sourced, onboarded and managed for Howrah engineering units, port logistics and industrial belts, with wage registers and statutory records kept audit-ready throughout.
Employer of Record
Learn moreEmployer of record cover lets overseas and out-of-state companies hire staff in Kolkata without setting up an entity. We hold the compliance, you direct the work.
GCC Setup
Learn moreSupport for global capability centres in Sector V and New Town, covering payroll, statutory compliance and workforce administration so your Kolkata team can focus on delivery.
Statutory Compliance
Learn moreStatutory compliance across Professional Tax, Labour Welfare Fund, PF, ESI, POSH and the four Labour Codes, with registers maintained and returns filed to schedule.
Why Kolkata employers work with TMS
West Bengal has its own rulebook. Professional Tax follows the 1979 state Act, the Labour Welfare Fund runs on a half-yearly cycle every June and December, and hiring happens under the West Bengal Shops and Establishments Act, 1963. We track these alongside the central rules so nothing slips through the cracks.
A Salt Lake ITES team and a Howrah shopfloor need very different handling. One is salaried and steady, the other runs on contract labour and shift patterns. We have supported both kinds of workforce since 2006, so the approach fits the site instead of forcing one template onto everyone.
HR Compliance Landscape in Kolkata and West Bengal
Employing people in Kolkata means meeting both West Bengal state rules and central law. These are the obligations that come up most often.
West Bengal Compliance Requirements
Employers in Kolkata must meet these obligations alongside central laws:
- Professional Tax: Deducted monthly under the West Bengal State Tax on Professions, Trades, Callings and Employments Act, 1979. Nil up to Rs 10,000; Rs 110 for Rs 10,001 to 15,000; Rs 130 for 15,001 to 25,000; Rs 150 for 25,001 to 40,000; Rs 200 above 40,000. Annual cap Rs 2,500.
- Labour Welfare Fund: Under the West Bengal Labour Welfare Fund Act, 1974, contributions are Rs 3 from the employee and Rs 30 from the employer, Rs 33 in total, paid half-yearly in June and December.
- Shops and Establishments: Commercial establishments register and operate under the West Bengal Shops and Establishments Act, 1963, which sets working hours, leave and record-keeping requirements.
- Minimum Wages: West Bengal notifies minimum wage rates by scheduled employment and skill level, revised periodically. Rates differ for shopfloor, clerical and skilled roles, so pay structures need checking against the current notification.
- Contract Labour: Establishments and contractors engaging workers on contract fall under the Contract Labour (Regulation and Abolition) Act, requiring registration, licensing and maintenance of wage and attendance records.
- Central laws: PF, ESI, TDS and POSH apply alongside the four Labour Codes, which carry legal effect and sit over the state-level obligations.
West Bengal Professional Tax and Labour Welfare Fund at a glance
A quick reference for the recurring West Bengal statutory numbers Kolkata employers deal with.
- Up to Rs 10,000 a month: Nil
- Rs 10,001 to Rs 15,000 a month: Rs 110
- Rs 15,001 to Rs 25,000 a month: Rs 130
- Rs 25,001 to Rs 40,000 a month: Rs 150
- Above Rs 40,000 a month: Rs 200
Annual Professional Tax is capped at Rs 2,500. Under the West Bengal Labour Welfare Fund Act, 1974, contributions are Rs 3 (employee) and Rs 30 (employer), Rs 33 in total, paid half-yearly in June and December.
Figures are current as of 2026; statutory rates are revised periodically, so confirm the latest West Bengal notification before filing.
Key Industries Driving HR Demand in Kolkata
Kolkata’s hiring splits along clear lines, from salaried IT teams in the east to shopfloor labour across the Hooghly belt. We work across all of them.
| Industry | Key Hub / Zone | Workforce Type | HR Challenge |
|---|---|---|---|
| IT and ITES | Sector V, New Town | Salaried | Scaling payroll cleanly as GCC headcount grows |
| Manufacturing and Engineering | Howrah | Contract and shopfloor | Managing shift labour and contractor compliance records |
| Jute and Textiles | Howrah, Hooghly belt | Shopfloor | Wage-rate accuracy across scheduled employment categories |
| BFSI and Trading | BBD Bagh, Park Street | Salaried | Consistent Professional Tax and TDS across roles |
| Logistics and Port | Kolkata Port | Contract | Keeping registers audit-ready for fluctuating headcount |
HR Services Across Kolkata and the Kolkata metropolitan region
We support employers across Kolkata’s main commercial and industrial pockets, each with its own workforce profile.
Sector V Salt Lake
The established IT and ITES core, dense with salaried technology and back-office teams needing steady monthly payroll.
New Town Rajarhat
Newer IT parks and global capability centres, where growing headcount calls for payroll and compliance that scale.
Park Street and BBD Bagh
The corporate central business district, home to BFSI, trading and professional firms on salaried structures.
Howrah
The engineering and manufacturing base across the river, running largely on contract and shopfloor labour.
Taratala and Behala
Industrial pockets in the south west with manufacturing units and mixed contract workforces.
Dankuni and Kalyani
Peripheral manufacturing and logistics hubs where contract staffing and register upkeep dominate.
and more locations across the Kolkata metropolitan region.
Why Businesses Choose TMS
Global Presence
We serve clients from more than 20 countries, supporting international employers who hire and run teams across India.
100% Compliance
Every payroll run, challan and statutory return is delivered accurately and on time, with a clean audit trail across PF, ESIC, PT and labour law.
HR Expertise
A trusted HR services provider since 2006, managing over 6,000 employees on behalf of businesses of every size.
Our Offices
Head Office
1003-04, 10th floor, G-Square Business Park, Jawahar Road, Opposite Railway Station, above Kalyan Jewellers, Ghatkopar East, Mumbai, 400077
Branch Office
601 to 603 Aries Galleria, Vasana Road, Vadodara, 390015, Gujarat, India
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Frequently Asked Questions About HR Services in Kolkata
How is Professional Tax calculated for employees in West Bengal?
Under the West Bengal Act of 1979, Professional Tax is deducted monthly on a slab basis: nil up to Rs 10,000, Rs 110 for Rs 10,001 to 15,000, Rs 130 for 15,001 to 25,000, Rs 150 for 25,001 to 40,000, and Rs 200 above Rs 40,000. The annual amount is capped at Rs 2,500 per person.
Can a foreign or out-of-state company hire staff in Kolkata without opening an entity here?
Yes. Through our employer of record service, we become the legal employer for your Kolkata hires and carry the payroll and statutory compliance, while you direct their day-to-day work. It lets you build a team in West Bengal without registering a local entity.
Does TMS have an office in Kolkata?
No. TMS operates from two offices, our Mumbai headquarters and a Vadodara branch, and serves Kolkata employers from there. Payroll, compliance and staffing are handled remotely, which keeps the service consistent without a local branch.
How often is the Labour Welfare Fund contribution paid in West Bengal?
The West Bengal Labour Welfare Fund contribution is paid half-yearly, in June and December. Each cycle the employee contributes Rs 3 and the employer Rs 30, for a combined Rs 33 per employee, under the West Bengal Labour Welfare Fund Act, 1974.
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