Manager - Human Resources

Manager - Payroll Statutory Compliance Job Title Manager - Payroll Statutory Compliance Location Gurgaon, 5 days office Experience 7-8 years Function Human Resources Reports to Payroll and Compliances head About the Role We are seeking a detail-oriented and process-driven HR professional to manage payroll and statutory compliance operations. The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in payroll processing, labor laws, and statutory compliance, along with the ability to lead a small team and manage multiple deliverables efficiently. Key Responsibilities Manage end-to-end payroll processing for all employee categories, ensuring 100% accuracy and compliance Ensure timely statutory filings and adherence to all labor law regulations (PF, ESIC, PT, LWF, Income Tax, etc.) Liaise with finance, auditors, and statutory bodies for audits, inspections, and reconciliations Maintain and update payroll systems and trackers; ensure data integrity and confidentiality Prepare payroll-related MIS, reports, and dashboards using Excel or relevant tools Continuously improve payroll and compliance processes through automation and SOPs Provide timely resolution of employee payroll and compliance queries Stay updated with regulatory changes and assess the impact on existing processes Lead and mentor a small team to deliver high-quality, timely outcomes What We re Looking For 7-8 years of hands-on experience in payroll and statutory compliance Strong knowledge of Indian labor laws, tax rules, and payroll systems Proficiency in Excel (VLOOKUP, Pivot Tables, formulas, macros - good to have) and payroll platforms (e.g., SAP, ADP, GreytHR, etc.) Excellent communication skills in English - verbal and written Team management experience with leadership skills Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities Strong process orientation with a continuous improvement mindset Preferred Qualifications Graduate/Postgraduate in Commerce, HR, or related field Certification in payroll or labor laws (nice to have)