Payroll Specialist

Company Overview:

Games24x7 is India’s leading and most valuable multi-gaming unicorn. We’re a full-stack gaming company, offering awesome game-playing experiences to over 100 million players through our products - Rummy Circle, India’s first and largest online rummy platform, My11Circle, the country’s fastest-growing fantasy sports platform.

A pioneer in the online skill gaming industry in India, Games24x7 was founded in 2006 when two New York University-trained economists Bhavin Pandya, and Trivikraman Thampy met at the computer lab and discovered their shared passion for online games. We’ve always been a technology company at heart, and over the last decade and a half, we’ve built the organisation on a strong foundation of ‘the science of gaming’, leveraging behavioural science, artificial intelligence, and machine learning to provide immersive and hyper-personalised gaming experiences to each of our players.

Backed by marquee investors including Tiger Global Management, The Raine Group, and Malabar Investment Advisors, Games24x7 is leading the charge in India’s gaming revolution, constantly innovating and offering novel entertainment to players!

Our 800+ passionate teammates create their magic from our offices in Mumbai, Bengaluru, New Delhi, Miami.

Role Summary:

We are seeking a meticulous and experienced Payroll Specialist / Manager to oversee end-to-end payroll processing for our India employee base. The incumbent will ensure accurate, timely payroll disbursement, compliance with statutory regulations, and provide analytical insights for continuous improvement. This role demands a deep understanding of Indian payroll regulations, attention to detail, and the ability to work cross-functionally.

Key Responsibilities:

Payroll Processing & Operations

• Ensure accurate and timely monthly payroll processing for all employees in India.
• Validate input data such as attendance, leave, variable pay, reimbursements, and other components.
• Coordinate with HR, Finance, and external payroll vendors to ensure seamless payroll execution.
• Review and verify payroll output reports and bank files for disbursement.

Compliance & Statutory Filings

• Ensure adherence to applicable statutory laws such as PF, ESI, LWF, PT, Gratuity, Income Tax (TDS), etc.
• Handle monthly, quarterly, and annual statutory filings including Form 24Q, Form 16, PF/ESI challans, and returns.
• Stay up to date with changes in labor laws and tax regulations impacting payroll.

Employee Support & Communication

• Respond to payroll-related queries from employees and resolve discrepancies.
• Provide monthly salary slips, tax declarations, and investment proofs to employees.
• Manage full and final settlements and ensure smooth offboarding payroll processing.

Audit, Reporting & Analytics

• Prepare and maintain payroll reports for internal and external audits.
• Ensure data accuracy and audit readiness for statutory and internal reviews.
• Provide periodic dashboards and MIS to HR, Finance, and leadership.

System & Vendor Management

• Work closely with HRMS/payroll vendors to maintain and optimize the payroll system.
• Manage SLAs with external payroll service providers, where applicable.
• Lead automation initiatives to streamline payroll operations.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Commerce, Finance, HR, or related field. MBA/PGDM is a plus.
• 4–8 years of hands-on experience in Indian payroll.
• Deep knowledge of Indian statutory regulations and tax laws.
• Experience with payroll systems like ADP, SAP, Darwinbox or similar tools.
• Strong Excel skills and analytical mindset.

Key Competencies:

• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Integrity and confidentiality in handling sensitive data
• Problem-solving and process improvement orientation
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and manage deadlines