About the role
Key Responsibilities
Payroll Management & Vendor Coordination
- Act as the primary liaison between the company and the outsourced payroll vendor to ensure seamless payroll processing.
- Review and validate payroll inputs such as salary revisions, new hires, exits, deductions, incentives, and reimbursements.
- Verify the final payroll reports before processing payouts, ensuring 100% accuracy.
- Ensure timely payroll execution and salary disbursement.
Taxation & Compliance
- Ensure accurate computation and deduction of Income Tax (TDS), Provident Fund (PF), ESI, NPS, Gratuity, and Professional Tax (PT).
- Stay updated with payroll-related laws and ensure compliance with all statutory requirements.
- Handle payroll audits, inspections, and coordinate with regulatory authorities when required.
- Ensure compliance with Maternity Benefits Act, Payment of Wages Act, and Minimum Wages Act.
- Prepare and file periodic statutory reports such as PF, ESI, Employee TDS, and professional tax filings.
- Having experience in processing of Equity would be a plus
Employee Support & Reporting
- Address payroll-related queries from employees and ensure timely resolution.
- Generate payroll reports and analytics for internal stakeholders, including finance and HR teams.
- Assist in budgeting and forecasting payroll expenses.
Key Requirements
Education & Experience
- Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in Finance, HR, Accounting, or a related field.
- 8+ years of payroll experience, with at least 5 years handling payroll for 1000-2000 employees.
- Prior experience working with outsourced payroll models.
- Strong knowledge of Indian payroll laws, tax calculations, and statutory compliance.
- Experience in using payroll software and HRMS.
Skills & Competencies
- Excellent knowledge of payroll processing, reconciliation, and tax deductions.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Detail-oriented with a high degree of accuracy in payroll verification.
- Strong vendor management and negotiation skills.
- Proficiency in Excel and payroll management software.
- Ability to work under tight deadlines and handle confidential information with integrity.