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Lightcast is a leading provider of labor market analytics and workforce development tools, providing data and insights to help organizations make informed decisions about their workforce.

Associate Data Curator

Chennai, Tamil Nadu

0 - 2 years

INR Not disclosed

Work from Office

Full Time

As an Associate Data Curator at Lightcast, you will be instrumental in organizing, cataloging, and maintaining our valuable datasets. Your role will involve ensuring data accuracy, improving data quality, and facilitating seamless data access for analysis and reporting, contributing to the success of data-driven initiatives. Major Responsibilities: Data Organization: Curate and organize datasets, ensuring they are logically structured and readily accessible for analysis. Data Quality Assurance: Verify and enhance data quality by identifying and rectifying errors, inconsistencies, and missing information. Metadata Management: Develop and maintain metadata standards to enhance data discoverability and usability. Skills/Abilities: Strong organizational skills with meticulous attention to detail. Proficiency in data management and curation techniques. Effective communication and collaboration abilities within a team environment. Education and Experience: 1-2 years in a relevant data-related role (internship or entry-level experience considered). Bachelor's degree in a related field (e.g., Data Science, Information Science, Library Science) preferred. Lightcast is a global leader in labor market insights with headquarters in Moscow (ID) and Boston (MA) and offices in the United Kingdom, Europe, and India. We work with partners across six continents to help drive economic prosperity and mobility by providing the insights needed to build and develop our people, our institutions and companies, and our communities. Lightcast is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. Lightcast has always been, and always will be, committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. We seek dynamic professionals from all backgrounds to join our teams, and we encourage our employees to bring their authentic, original, and best selves to work.

Payroll Specialist

Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

2 - 3 years

Not disclosed

On-site

Full Time

The Payroll Specialist will support the company's growing global payroll activities. They will help develop scalable processes, oversee payroll systems and ensure timely and accurate global payroll submission and reporting. The position is part of our People Team and will interact closely with Finance to provide accurate and timely management reporting. This role reports to the VP of People Operations and Total Rewards Major Responsibilities Manage and ensure disbursement of multi-state, global payroll across the company and coordinate payroll processing with the outside service provider Provide Excellent customer service to employees with a quick turnaround time Work with department leads to ensure the accurate reporting of time and attendance prior to each payroll processing period Ensure accurate calculation of wages, tax withholdings, and company deductions Maintain pay data entry for all lines of business and process accurately and timely Ensures accurate and timely processing of payroll updates including new hires, terminations, and changes to pay rates Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll, wage, laws and best practices Complete applications for income, withholding and unemployment tax accounts in new jurisdictions (state and local). Perform quarterly tax filing, year-end processes, and issue of W-2. Perform payroll payments and account reconciliations. Coordinate with HR and Accounting to verify employee data and accounts. Develop and maintain strong relationships across all levels within the organization. Skills/Abilities: Demonstrated knowledge of multi-state and Federal Labor laws, pay practices and policies Solid understanding of payroll operations including transactions such as 401K compensation and contribution funding limits, incentive/bonus/benefit offerings, multistate payroll regulations, payroll tax law and filings, etc. A strategic planner with sound technical skills, analytical ability, good judgment and strong operational focus Ability to work independently and to carry out assignments to completion within parameters of instructions given Strong Microsoft Excel or Google Sheets with the ability to perform v-lookups, pivot tables, and a variety of formulas Must be able to work under pressure and meet deadlines, while maintaining a positive attitude and providing exemplary customer service Education and Experience: 2-3 years of multi-state payroll experience required Canadian payroll experience highly preferred Experience with UKG payroll systems highly preferred High school diploma, Associate’s/Bachelor’s degree is a plus Lightcast is a global leader in labor market insights with headquarters in Moscow (ID) with offices in the United Kingdom, Europe, and India. We work with partners across six continents to help drive economic prosperity and mobility by providing the insights needed to build and develop our people, our institutions and companies, and our communities. Lightcast is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. Lightcast has always been, and always will be, committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. We seek dynamic professionals from all backgrounds to join our teams, and we encourage our employees to bring their authentic, original, and best selves to work. Show more Show less

Senior Help Desk Technician

Dharmapuri, Tamil Nadu, India

5 years

Not disclosed

Remote

Full Time

As a Senior Help Desk Technician at Lightcast, you will be a critical part of our IT support team, providing technical assistance and support to employees. This career-level role is designed for an experienced IT professional with a deep understanding of IT systems, excellent problem-solving skills, and a passion for delivering exceptional customer service. You will lead technical initiatives and mentor junior team members. Major Responsibilities: Technical Support: Resolve complex hardware, software, and system issues for end-users across platforms (Windows, macOS, Linux). Incident Management: Lead incident response, ensuring timely resolution and escalation when necessary. Knowledge Base: Contribute to and maintain documentation of known issues, best practices, and troubleshooting guides. Problem Ownership: Take initiative in resolving challenging technical problems, collaborating across IT teams as needed. Documentation: Accurately record all support interactions and resolutions in the helpdesk system. Security Compliance: Enforce and support company-wide IT security policies and compliance standards. Procurement & Licensing: Manage purchases of hardware/software, license renewals, and subscription tracking. Asset Management: Oversee inventory and lifecycle management of all IT assets. Skills/Abilities: 5+ years of hands-on IT support experience with a focus on troubleshooting and issue resolution. Strong knowledge of Windows OS and Microsoft Office; familiarity with macOS and Linux environments. Proven problem-solving abilities with strong attention to detail. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Experience with asset management and support tools (e.g., ticketing systems, remote support tools). Familiarity with cloud environments (AWS preferred) and infrastructure-as-code tools (e.g., Terraform, Pulumi). Knowledge of ITIL, ISO 27001, and accessibility standards (e.g., WCAG) is a plus. Proficiency in automation scripting (e.g., Python, PowerShell, JavaScript) is highly desirable. Education and Experience: Bachelor’s degree in IT, Computer Science, or a related field. IT certifications (e.g., CompTIA A+, Network+, Microsoft Certified) strongly preferred. 5+ years of experience in IT support, with a strong background in troubleshooting hardware and software issues. Lightcast is a global leader in labor market insights with headquarters in Moscow (ID) and Boston (MA) and offices in the United Kingdom, Europe, and India. We work with partners across six continents to help drive economic prosperity and mobility by providing the insights needed to build and develop our people, our institutions and companies, and our communities. Lightcast is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. Lightcast has always been, and always will be, committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. We seek dynamic professionals from all backgrounds to join our teams, and we encourage our employees to bring their authentic, original, and best selves to work. Show more Show less

Associate Data Scientist

Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

1 years

None Not disclosed

On-site

Full Time

The Associate Data Scientist will be responsible for analyzing large amounts of data and generating insights that will inform business decisions. This role will work closely with cross-functional teams to develop predictive models, analyze data, and create visualizations to communicate findings. The ideal candidate will be highly analytical, detail-oriented, and have a solid understanding of statistical methods. Major Responsibilites Work with cross-functional teams to identify and answer key business questions through data analysis and modeling Develop and implement predictive models using statistical and machine learning techniques Analyze data using tools such as Python, R, or SQL to identify trends and patterns Create data visualizations and reports to communicate findings to stakeholders Continuously monitor and refine models to ensure accuracy and effectiveness Collaborate with other data scientists and analysts to share knowledge and best practices Skills Algorithms Applied Mathematics Computer Science Python (Programming Language) Machine Learning Natural Language Processing (NLP) SciPy SQL Programming Language) Statistics Data Science Abilities Analytical and problem-solving skills ability Experience in statistical analysis and machine learning techniques Ability to work with large and complex data sets Knowledge of programming languages such as Python or R Understanding of database concepts and data management Ability to work independently and as part of a team Good communication and interpersonal skills Education & Experience Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, or related field 1+ years of experience in data analysis or related field Lightcast is a global leader in labor market insights with headquarters in Moscow (ID) and Boston (MA) and offices in the United Kingdom, Europe, and India. We work with partners across six continents to help drive economic prosperity and mobility by providing the insights needed to build and develop our people, our institutions and companies, and our communities. Lightcast is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. Lightcast has always been, and always will be, committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. We seek dynamic professionals from all backgrounds to join our teams, and we encourage our employees to bring their authentic, original, and best selves to work. Show more Show less

Associate Data Scientist

Chennai, Tamil Nadu

1 years

None Not disclosed

On-site

Full Time

The Associate Data Scientist will be responsible for analyzing large amounts of data and generating insights that will inform business decisions. This role will work closely with cross-functional teams to develop predictive models, analyze data, and create visualizations to communicate findings. The ideal candidate will be highly analytical, detail-oriented, and have a solid understanding of statistical methods. Major Responsibilites Work with cross-functional teams to identify and answer key business questions through data analysis and modeling Develop and implement predictive models using statistical and machine learning techniques Analyze data using tools such as Python, R, or SQL to identify trends and patterns Create data visualizations and reports to communicate findings to stakeholders Continuously monitor and refine models to ensure accuracy and effectiveness Collaborate with other data scientists and analysts to share knowledge and best practices Skills Algorithms Applied Mathematics Computer Science Python (Programming Language) Machine Learning Natural Language Processing (NLP) SciPy SQL Programming Language) Statistics Data Science Abilities Analytical and problem-solving skills ability Experience in statistical analysis and machine learning techniques Ability to work with large and complex data sets Knowledge of programming languages such as Python or R Understanding of database concepts and data management Ability to work independently and as part of a team Good communication and interpersonal skills Education & Experience Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, or related field 1+ years of experience in data analysis or related field Lightcast is a global leader in labor market insights with headquarters in Moscow (ID) and Boston (MA) and offices in the United Kingdom, Europe, and India. We work with partners across six continents to help drive economic prosperity and mobility by providing the insights needed to build and develop our people, our institutions and companies, and our communities. Lightcast is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. Lightcast has always been, and always will be, committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. We seek dynamic professionals from all backgrounds to join our teams, and we encourage our employees to bring their authentic, original, and best selves to work.

Senior Technical Writer

Chennai

3 years

INR Not disclosed

On-site

Part Time

Technical writers are a key link between product, engineering, support, implementation, marketing, and customers. As the Senior Technical Writer, you will be a thought leader, responsible for making strategic recommendations on how to structure, deliver, and maintain documentation related to Lightcast’s products. You clearly and accurately communicate how Lightcast products work and the problems they solve. You work on multiple products simultaneously. Major Responsibilites Drive product enablement, increase NPS, and lower time to value by pairing products with well organized and context-relevant documentation. Own the development and delivery of Lightcast’s product and API documentation; drive the overall structure, content, and delivery of Lightcast documentation ensuring accuracy, clarity, and up-to-date information. Work closely with engineering teams and leadership to improve the documentation system, incorporating automation to streamline and enhance the documentation and release processes. Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness and impact of your documentation to track its success; make improvements as necessary. Train and mentor junior writers and other team members on effective writing practices. Abilities A proven self starter Ability to understand and communicate technical concepts to diverse audiencesCollaborative team player Excellent English-language communication skills Education and Experience 3 years experience as a technical writer Proficiency in content management systems, documentation tools, and version control systems Lightcast is a global leader in labor market insights with headquarters in Moscow (ID) and Boston (MA) and offices in the United Kingdom, Europe, and India. We work with partners across six continents to help drive economic prosperity and mobility by providing the insights needed to build and develop our people, our institutions and companies, and our communities. Lightcast is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. Lightcast has always been, and always will be, committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. We seek dynamic professionals from all backgrounds to join our teams, and we encourage our employees to bring their authentic, original, and best selves to work.

Director - Finance

Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

15 years

None Not disclosed

On-site

Full Time

₹40,00,000 - ₹42,00,000 a year Quick Summary: As the Finance Director for Lightcast’s India Global Capability Center (GCC), you'll be part of India Leadership team which is responsible to drive the entity to achieve its strategic objectives. This includes managing financial reporting, treasury, compliance, taxation, accounting transformation, audit, and partnering with cross-functional teams to ensure sound financial governance and scalability. You will also be responsible for strengthening our finance capabilities in India and representing the India entity in global finance discussions. Major Responsibilities: Financial Reporting & Accounting Operations ○Accounting under India GAAP and in line with global practices (US GAAP/IFRS). ○Integrate India’s financial transactions directly into Lightcast’s global consolidated accounting system; eliminate spreadsheet-based data transfer. ○Ensure accurate and timely monthly and annual reporting of income, balance sheet, and cash flow statements. ○Lead the monthly closing process in collaboration with the US Finance team. ○Oversee invoicing, journal entries, and reconciliations. Treasury & Intercompany Transactions ○Manage local treasury operations in coordination with the global team. ○Oversee and execute quarterly cash transfers, ensuring appropriate cash flow planning and controls. ○Own the India side of intercompany agreements; manage intercompany billing, reconciliations, and related documentation. Audit, Taxation & Compliance ○Lead India’s statutory audit process and manage the audit firm relationship. ○Build and scale the India finance team to handle reimbursements, capitalization entries, and monthly closings for India and group entities. ○Ensure timely and accurate submissions, returns, assessments, appeals, and related activities under applicable statutory regulations. ○Ensure compliance with Income Tax (including Transfer Pricing), GST, Customs Act, RBI regulations, SEZ/STPI, Companies Act (including secretarial responsibilities), labor laws, and other applicable regulations. ○Liaise with external partners (e.g., E&Y, tax firms) to maintain compliance and resolve tax matters. ○Take tax positions in line with legal provisions and within the organization’s risk appetite, in consultation with the group tax team. Budgeting, Forecasting & Cost Accounting ○Lead annual budgeting and quarterly reforecasting exercises for the India entity. ○Develop and manage local cost structures and support cost accounting models, including project costing and value tracking. ○Serve as a business partner to functional leads in India to support financial planning and decision-making. Payroll & Internal Systems ○Resolve all the queries of the employees related to payroll. ○Improve internal controls, system integrity, and reporting efficiencies. Strategic Partnership & Finance Expansion ○Serve as a finance business partner as we expand sales and personnel presence in India. ○Build and scale the finance team in India to handle operations such as reimbursements, capitalization entries, and monthly closings. ○Collaborate with engineering leadership to educate teams on software capitalization accounting practices. Education and Experience: Chartered Accountant (CA) or equivalent; CPA/ICWA/ACCA is a plus. 12–15 years of progressive experience in finance, accounting, and compliance, with at least 5 years in a leadership role. Experience working in a global organization with intercompany operations and US GAAP/IFRS compliance. Deep understanding of Indian taxation, labour laws, GST, and statutory requirements. Strong grasp of accounting systems; prior experience in ERP/cloud-based financial systems. Excellent interpersonal and leadership skills to work across geographies and functions. About Lightcast: Lightcast is a global leader in labor market insights with headquarters in Moscow (ID) with offices in the United Kingdom, Europe, and India. We work with partners across six continents to help drive economic prosperity and mobility by providing the insights needed to build and develop our people, our institutions and companies, and our communities. Lightcast is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. Lightcast has always been, and always will be, committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. We seek dynamic professionals from all backgrounds to join our teams, and we encourage our employees to bring their authentic, original, and best selves to work.

Senior Technical Writer

Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

3 years

None Not disclosed

On-site

Full Time

Technical writers are a key link between product, engineering, support, implementation, marketing, and customers. As the Senior Technical Writer, you will be a thought leader, responsible for making strategic recommendations on how to structure, deliver, and maintain documentation related to Lightcast’s products. You clearly and accurately communicate how Lightcast products work and the problems they solve. You work on multiple products simultaneously. Major Responsibilites Drive product enablement, increase NPS, and lower time to value by pairing products with well organized and context-relevant documentation. Own the development and delivery of Lightcast’s product and API documentation; drive the overall structure, content, and delivery of Lightcast documentation ensuring accuracy, clarity, and up-to-date information. Work closely with engineering teams and leadership to improve the documentation system, incorporating automation to streamline and enhance the documentation and release processes. Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness and impact of your documentation to track its success; make improvements as necessary. Train and mentor junior writers and other team members on effective writing practices. Abilities A proven self starter Ability to understand and communicate technical concepts to diverse audiencesCollaborative team player Excellent English-language communication skills Education And Experience 3 years experience as a technical writer Proficiency in content management systems, documentation tools, and version control systems Lightcast is a global leader in labor market insights with headquarters in Moscow (ID) and Boston (MA) and offices in the United Kingdom, Europe, and India. We work with partners across six continents to help drive economic prosperity and mobility by providing the insights needed to build and develop our people, our institutions and companies, and our communities. Lightcast is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. Lightcast has always been, and always will be, committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. We seek dynamic professionals from all backgrounds to join our teams, and we encourage our employees to bring their authentic, original, and best selves to work.

Director - Finance

Chennai

12 - 15 years

INR Not disclosed

On-site

Part Time

Quick Summary: As the Finance Director for Lightcast’s India Global Capability Center (GCC), you'll be part of India Leadership team which is responsible to drive the entity to achieve its strategic objectives. This includes managing financial reporting, treasury, compliance, taxation, accounting transformation, audit, and partnering with cross-functional teams to ensure sound financial governance and scalability. You will also be responsible for strengthening our finance capabilities in India and representing the India entity in global finance discussions. Major Responsibilities Financial Reporting & Accounting Operations Accounting under India GAAP and in line with global practices (US GAAP/IFRS). Integrate India’s financial transactions directly into Lightcast’s global consolidated accounting system; eliminate spreadsheet-based data transfer. Ensure accurate and timely monthly and annual reporting of income, balance sheet, and cash flow statements. Lead the monthly closing process in collaboration with the US Finance team. Oversee invoicing, journal entries, and reconciliations. Treasury & Intercompany Transactions Manage local treasury operations in coordination with the global team. Oversee and execute quarterly cash transfers, ensuring appropriate cash flow planning and controls. Own the India side of intercompany agreements; manage intercompany billing, reconciliations, and related documentation. Audit, Taxation & Compliance Lead India’s statutory audit process and manage the audit firm relationship. Build and scale the India finance team to handle reimbursements, capitalization entries, and monthly closings for India and group entities. Ensure timely and accurate submissions, returns, assessments, appeals, and related activities under applicable statutory regulations. Ensure compliance with Income Tax (including Transfer Pricing), GST, Customs Act, RBI regulations, SEZ/STPI, Companies Act (including secretarial responsibilities), labor laws, and other applicable regulations. Liaise with external partners (e.g., E&Y, tax firms) to maintain compliance and resolve tax matters. Take tax positions in line with legal provisions and within the organization’s risk appetite, in consultation with the group tax team. Budgeting, Forecasting & Cost Accounting Lead annual budgeting and quarterly reforecasting exercises for the India entity. Develop and manage local cost structures and support cost accounting models, including project costing and value tracking. Serve as a business partner to functional leads in India to support financial planning and decision-making. Payroll & Internal Systems Resolve all the queries of the employees related to payroll. Improve internal controls, system integrity, and reporting efficiencies. Strategic Partnership & Finance Expansion Serve as a finance business partner as we expand sales and personnel presence in India. Build and scale the finance team in India to handle operations such as reimbursements, capitalization entries, and monthly closings. Collaborate with engineering leadership to educate teams on software capitalization accounting practices. Education and Experience Chartered Accountant (CA) or equivalent; CPA/ICWA/ACCA is a plus. 12–15 years of progressive experience in finance, accounting, and compliance, with at least 5 years in a leadership role. Experience working in a global organization with intercompany operations and US GAAP/IFRS compliance. Deep understanding of Indian taxation, labour laws, GST, and statutory requirements. Strong grasp of accounting systems; prior experience in ERP/cloud-based financial systems. Excellent interpersonal and leadership skills to work across geographies and functions. About Lightcast: Lightcast is a global leader in labor market insights with headquarters in Moscow (ID) with offices in the United Kingdom, Europe, and India. We work with partners across six continents to help drive economic prosperity and mobility by providing the insights needed to build and develop our people, our institutions and companies, and our communities. Lightcast is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. Lightcast has always been, and always will be, committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. We seek dynamic professionals from all backgrounds to join our teams, and we encourage our employees to bring their authentic, original, and best selves to work.

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