Payroll Specialist

Job description

Job Title: Payroll Specialist Experience Level: 3–6 Years Location: Head Office Andheri east (WORK FROM OFFICE) Job Summary: We are looking for a detail-oriented Payroll Specialist with 3 to 6 years of hands-on experience to manage end-to-end payroll operations and statutory compliance. In this role, you will ensure accurate and timely payroll processing, maintain data integrity across HRIS and finance platforms, support process automation, and deliver a smooth payroll experience for employees across the organization. Key Responsibilities: • End-to-End Payroll Processing: Execute, validate, and finalize monthly payroll for all employees, ensuring accuracy in salary calculations, deductions, reimbursements, and payouts. • Statutory Compliance: Ensure strict adherence to all labor laws, tax regulations, statutory deductions (e.g., PF, ESI, PT, TDS), and timely filing of monthly/annual returns. • HRIS & Finance Integration: Partner with HR Operations and Finance to align payroll data with systems, resolve discrepancies, and streamline reporting. • Employee Support & Query Resolution: Act as the primary point of contact for employee payroll queries, tax declarations, and payslip breakdowns, delivering timely and accurate solutions. • Process Automation & Analytics: Utilize MS Excel, G-Suite, and AI tools to generate payroll reports, track metrics, and identify opportunities for automation and process optimization. • Operational & Transition Support: Assist with employee onboarding/offboarding documentation, leave/attendance inputs, and operational tasks related to organizational changes or integrations. Eligibility Criteria: • 3–6 years of direct experience in end-to-end payroll processing and HR operations. • Strong knowledge of Indian statutory compliances, labor laws, and tax computations. • Hands-on experience working with modern HRIS and payroll software platforms. • Advanced proficiency in MS Excel (VLOOKUP, Pivot Tables, logical formulas) and G-Suite; familiarity with AI-assisted productivity tools is a plus. • High attention to detail, numerical accuracy, and strong problem-solving abilities. • Excellent written and verbal communication skills to interact with cross-functional teams and employees. What We’re Looking For • A process-driven individual with an ownership mindset and strong execution capability. • Ability to handle sensitive and confidential payroll data with high integrity. • Capability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and prioritize tasks effectively.