Payroll Specialist

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide necessary inputs for payroll processing, including attendance, leave, overtime, and other payroll-related data.
• Audit payroll data for accuracy and compliance with organizational policies, legal regulations, and contractual agreements.
• Respond to employee queries regarding payroll, including discrepancies in salary, benefits, deductions, etc.
• Maintain accurate records of payroll data, generate payroll reports, and assist in month-end payroll closing.
• Ensure adherence to applicable labour laws, tax regulations, and company policies in payroll processing.
• Suggest process improvements to enhance payroll efficiency and accuracy.

Skills and Qualifications:

• Minimum 2-4 years of experience in payroll support or a related field.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including advanced formulas, data analysis, and pivot tables.
• High level of accuracy in handling and auditing payroll data.
• Strong communication skills to handle payroll queries and collaborate with other teams.
• A bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, business administration, or related field is preferred.
• The candidate should have 2-4 years of experience in payroll processing, validation, and audit.
• Will be responsible for providing input to payroll team, ensuring accuracy, handling payroll-related queries.
• Conducting audits to ensure compliance with company policies and regulations.
• Ability to troubleshoot and resolve payroll issues efficiently.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with discretion.
• Experience with payroll software/systems (e.g., SAP, ADP) is an added advantage.
• Knowledge of statutory requirements related to payroll (EPF, ESI, PT, etc.).