Payroll & Compliance Specialist

About The Role

Key Responsibilities

Payroll Management

• Process monthly payroll for 100+ employees with complete accuracy and timeliness
• Collect, verify, and reconcile attendance, leaves, and variable pay data
• Ensure accurate calculation of base pay, overtime, bonuses, commissions, and reimbursements
• Maintain payroll master data joiners, exits, and salary revisions
• Prepare and share detailed payroll reports with management and the accounting team
• Handle payroll queries from employees promptly and professionally
  

Compliance & Statutory

• Manage all statutory filings PF, ESI, PT, TDS, and labor law requirements
• Ensure timely deposits of statutory payments and returns
• Maintain all statutory registers, employee records, and audit-ready documentation
• Coordinate with legal or external consultants for labor law and taxation updates
• Support the accounting team with statutory reconciliations and reports
  

HR & Operations Support

• Collaborate with HR for onboarding and exit settlements
• Track and manage employee reimbursements, incentives, and expense claims
• Prepare and issue salary slips and Form 16
• Support internal audits and provide documentation as required
• Implement process improvements for faster, more transparent payroll workflows
  

Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Commerce
• 5+ years of experience in payroll and statutory compliance for Indian entities (100+ staff)
• Strong knowledge of Indian labor laws, PF, ESI, PT, and TDS
• Hands-on experience with payroll software (GreytHR, Zoho People, QuickBooks Payroll, or similar)
• Strong Excel / Google Sheets skills for data validation and reports
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
• Clear English communication skills written and verbal
• Proven ability to work independently and handle confidential information with discretion
• Experience coordinating with U.S.-based teams is a plus
  

KPIs / Success Metrics