Payroll Specialist

Job Description

Job Title: Sr. Associate – Compensation & Benefits and Payroll Location: Hyderabad Reports To: Associate Director – People Function Experience Required: 1 to 4 years Role Overview: We are looking for a proactive and detail-oriented Sr. Associate – Compensation & Benefits and Payroll to join our People Function team in Hyderabad. The ideal candidate will have 1 to 4 years of relevant experience, with hands-on knowledge of payroll processing, benefits administration, and HRMS platforms like Zoho People or similar. This role plays a key part in ensuring accurate payroll execution, compliance, and smooth benefits operations. Key Responsibilities: Manage monthly payroll processing, ensuring accuracy and statutory compliance (PF, ESI, TDS, etc.). Support annual salary reviews, incentive payouts, and compensation updates. Administer employee benefits like insurance, reimbursements, and wellness programs. Maintain and update employee records in Zoho People or other HRMS platforms. Coordinate with internal teams and vendors for payroll and benefits operations. Handle employee queries related to salary, tax, and benefits. Assist in audits, compliance reporting, and documentation. Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Commerce, HR, or related field (MBA/PG in HR is a plus). 1 to 4 years of experience in Compensation, Benefits, and Payroll operations. Working knowledge of Zoho People or other HRMS/payroll software. Strong understanding of Indian statutory and labor compliance related to payroll. Proficient in Excel and comfortable working with data and reports. High attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and ability to maintain confidentiality.