Make Your Mark:
We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Payroll Specialist to manage end-to-end payroll operations for our growing India entity. Based in Bangalore , this role ensures timely and accurate payroll processing, compliance with Indian statutory regulations, and collaboration with HR, Finance, and external vendors. The ideal candidate will have strong knowledge of Indian payroll regulations and experience handling payroll in a fast-paced technology environment. The candidate may also be required to assist in the payroll process for other APAC regions.
Youll Get To:
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- Process monthly payroll for employees, ensuring compliance with Indian labor laws and company policies.
- Collect and verify variable inputs including attendance, bonuses, reimbursements, LOPs, and shift allowances.
- Manage payroll systems and liaise with HRMS platforms such as Paybooks, Keka, Zoho Payroll, GreytHR etc.
- Ensure timely payments of statutory dues such as PF, ESI, Professional Tax, TDS, Gratuity, and Labour Welfare Fund.
- Handle onboarding sessions for New Hires.
- Handle regular payroll processes including full & final settlements, leave encashments, and gratuity calculations.
- Coordinate with HR and Finance teams on investment declarations, tax planning, and Form 16 issuance.
- Maintain and audit payroll records and employee data with a strong focus on data privacy and accuracy.
- Generate payroll reports for finance reconciliation and statutory returns (Form 24Q, etc.).
- Support internal and statutory audits related to payroll.
- Manage payroll-related reconciliations including salary registers, bank advice, and accounting entries.
- Collaborate with external payroll vendors and consultants, ensuring service-level agreements are met.
- Support internal book closure activities
- Play a key role in general process improvements.
- Assist in documentation and monitoring of internal controls.
- Prepare and maintain accounting process documentation.
- Support other ad hoc analyses and projects, as needed.
What Youll Bring:
- Bachelor s degree in commerce , Accounting, HR, or related field. Preferred MBA or Diploma in finance or related work.
- 3 7 years of payroll processing experience, preferably in the IT/software industry.
- Proficient in Indian statutory compliance PF, ESI, PT, TDS, and Gratuity.
- Advanced Excel skills and experience with payroll software (e.g., Paybooks, GreytHR , Keka, Zoho Payroll).
We re Even More Excited If You Have:
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- Strong analytical skills with high attention to detail and a bility to multi-task effectively .
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to handle confidential information with integrity.
- Experience in handling payroll for 100+ employees in a tech/startup environment.
- Knowledge of state-specific labor law variations (especially Karnataka).
- Familiarity with equity compensation processing.
- P roactive approach and the ability to learn quickly in a fast-paced environment
- A strong work ethic and exceptional organization skills
- Proven ability to perform under deadlines
- Dependable and willingness to work with our c ross-border team s beyond local business hours, whenever required
Thrive at BlackLine Because You Are Joining:
- A technology-based company with a sense of adventure and a vision for the future. Every door at BlackLine is open. Just bring your brains, your problem-solving skills, and be part of a winning team at the worlds most trusted name in Finance Automation!
- A culture that is kind, open, and accepting. Its a place where people can embrace what makes them unique, and the mix of cultural backgrounds and varying interests cultivates diverse thought and perspectives.
- A culture where BlackLiners continued growth and learning is empowered. BlackLine offers a wide variety of professional development seminars and inclusive affinity groups to celebrate and support our diversity.
BlackLine is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity or expression, race, ethnicity, age, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, ancestry, color, marital status, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, status as a victim of domestic violence, sexual assault or stalking, medical condition, genetic information, or any other protected class or category recognized by applicable equal employment opportunity or other similar laws.
BlackLine recognizes that the ways we work and the workplace itself have shifted. We innovate in a workplace that optimizes a combination of virtual and in-person interactions to maximize collaboration and nurture our culture. Candidates who live within a reasonable commute to one of our offices will work in the office at least 2 days a week.
- Bachelor s degree in commerce , Accounting, HR, or related field. Preferred MBA or Diploma in finance or related work.
- 3 7 years of payroll processing experience, preferably in the IT/software industry.
- Proficient in Indian statutory compliance PF, ESI, PT, TDS, and Gratuity.
- Advanced Excel skills and experience with payroll software (e.g., Paybooks, GreytHR , Keka, Zoho Payroll).
