Payroll Leader

Payroll Leader

Mission

Oversee and ensure the accurate and timely processing of payroll for employees within the organization/country in compliance with local regulations and practices. Manage and coach the payroll team/vendor. Will be accountable for working with Global teams and vendors on the salary benchmarking exercise.

Key Responsibilities

C&B Support Management

• Oversee full-cycle monthly payroll processing

  for all employees across various locations.

• Review and validate payroll inputs

  , including attendance, leaves, overtime, and variable payouts.

• Ensure timely Compensation Revision cycle

  management.

• Manage employee budget & cost

  effectively.

• Support HR Business Partners (HRBPs)

  with data and insights for retention strategies.

MIS & Analytics

• Design and generate comprehensive monthly, quarterly, and annual HR and payroll dashboards.

• Analyze trends

  in compensation, workforce metrics, and statutory liabilities.

• Provide ad hoc reports and insights

  to leadership to support strategic decision-making and budgeting.

• Lead automation and system improvements

  in payroll and compliance tracking.

Statutory Compliance

• Ensure full compliance

  with all applicable Indian labor laws, including PF (Provident Fund), ESI (Employees State Insurance), PT (Professional Tax), TDS (Tax Deducted at Source), Gratuity, Bonus, etc.

• Ensure timely submission of returns and filings

  to statutory authorities.

• Manage inspections, assessments, and liaise with external consultants and auditors.

• Meet all compliance requirements for customers.

• Maintain and update employee records

  in line with regulatory guidelines.

Stakeholder Interaction

• Key stakeholders include clients, internal delivery/support function teams, function heads, and external vendors.

• Network with key contacts

  outside your own area of expertise to gather relevant information and build relationships.

• Provide crucial information to senior stakeholders

  within and outside the organization to support decision-making related to the respective sub-function/portfolio.

Desired Attributes

• Trustworthy

  with a strong sense of confidentiality.
• Ability to

  work under pressure and meet tight deadlines

  .

• Proactive

  in identifying and implementing process improvements.

• Strong interpersonal skills

  to liaise effectively with cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• Education:

  Graduate/Postgraduate in Human Resource Management or a related field.

• Experience:

  8-10 years of relevant experience in payroll, compliance, and MIS, preferably in a mid- to large-sized organization managing a headcount of 3,000-4,000.

• Skills:

• Proficiency in

  payroll management, system & vendor management

  , and

  advanced Excel & presentation skills

  .
• Strong understanding of

  Indian labor laws and statutory requirements

  .
• Excellent

  attention to detail, analytical thinking, and communication skills

  .

• Power BI knowledge

  will be an added advantage.
• Diversity preferred.