Job Title: Payroll Specialist Darwinbox Expert Location: Hyderabad Experience: 4 to 8 Years Budget: Up to 15 LPA Role Overview: We are hiring a detail-oriented and experienced Payroll Specialist with strong expertise in Darwinbox to lead and manage end-to-end payroll operations. This role is crucial in ensuring timely, accurate, and compliant payroll processing for a growing employee base. Key Responsibilities: End-to-end payroll processing using Darwinbox for all employee categories (monthly, contractual, F&F, etc.) Validate and update salary structures, tax declarations, investments, reimbursements, and incentives in Darwinbox Ensure accurate processing of statutory deductions – PF, ESI, PT, LWF, TDS, Gratuity, etc. Handle compliance filings, challan generation, and coordination with finance for payments Maintain accurate employee data, attendance, and leave records integrated with payroll Reconcile payroll accounts and support audits and internal controls Generate payroll reports, dashboards, and MIS for management and compliance teams Respond to employee queries related to salary, tax, and payroll policies Stay updated on legal/statutory updates and apply changes accordingly in the system Qualifications & Skills: Graduate/Postgraduate in Commerce, Finance, HR, or related fields Minimum 4 years of hands-on experience in payroll with at least 2 years using Darwinbox Strong understanding of Indian payroll laws and statutory compliance Excellent proficiency in MS Excel (VLOOKUP, Pivot, Reconciliation) Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Effective communication and stakeholder management Preferred Candidates: Experience working in HR Shared Services or organizations with 500+ employees Exposure to payroll automation, process improvements, and cross-functional collaboration