Assistant Manager - Payroll & Compliance

Job Title: Assistant Manager – Payroll & Compliance

Location: Mumbai (On-site)

Department: Human Resources

Role Overview:

We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Assistant Manager – Payroll & Compliance to lead and manage the organization’s payroll and statutory compliance function. The ideal candidate will have in-depth knowledge of end-to-end payroll processing, taxation, and labor law compliance, along with strong analytical and communication skills. This role demands accuracy, timeliness, and a strong understanding of regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee and manage end-to-end payroll processing for all employees ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Supervise payroll inputs including attendance, deductions, reimbursements, incentives, and full & final settlements.
• Ensure statutory compliance under PF, ESIC, PT, LWF, Gratuity, and TDS regulations.
• Handle Form 16, tax computations, and coordinate with the Finance team for monthly reconciliation and audits.
• Keep track of labor law updates, ensuring adherence to all applicable employment laws and compliance timelines.
• Maintain employee data and payroll records in the HRMS system with utmost confidentiality.
• Generate payroll MIS and analytics for management review.
• Lead employee query resolution related to salary, tax, or statutory deductions.
• Liaise with external auditors, consultants, and government departments when required.

Requirements:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Commerce, Accounting, or HR.
• Experience: Minimum 5 years of experience in payroll management and statutory compliance.
• Strong command of payroll taxation, labor laws, and compliance frameworks.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP, MIS reporting).
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and problem-solving skills.
• High level of accuracy, integrity, and attention to detail.

mohammad.mohsin@imarticus.com