Payroll Specialist

About Lumen Technologies

Lumen Technologies is a global technology company that delivers innovative communication and network solutions. Our mission is to empower businesses and individuals to connect, grow, and thrive in the digital age. With a focus on customer experience and operational excellence, we strive to provide cutting-edge solutions that meet the evolving needs of our customers.

Job Summary

The Payroll Specialist will be responsible for end-to-end payroll processing, ensuring accurate and timely salary disbursements, statutory compliance, and audit readiness. This role demands strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and a deep understanding of payroll accounting, tax regulations, and employee reimbursement processes.

Key Responsibilities

Payroll Accounting & Processing:

• Process monthly payroll for employees across multiple entities, ensuring accuracy in earnings, deductions, and net pay.
• Perform month-end payroll accruals and reconciliations based on payroll master’s and flexible benefit claims.
• Post accounting entries include salary, bonuses, incentives, and statutory liabilities (PF, PT, TDS).

Audit Management:

• Coordinate with internal and external auditors for statutory, tax, and IFC audits.
• Prepare and maintain audit trackers, walkthrough samples, and SL-GL reconciliations.
• Ensure timely submission of audit samples and documentation, including salary revisions, joiner/leaver data, and compliance reports.

MIS & Reporting:

• Generate and analyze monthly MIS reports on payroll costs, headcount, and statutory remittances.
• Support leadership with ad hoc reports and data insights for decision-making.

Reimbursement & IT Saving Proofs Validation:

• Validate employee reimbursement claims (LTA, medical, telephone, etc.) against policy and documentation.
• Manage IPSF (Investment Proof Submission Form) collection, validation, and year-end closure activities.

Statutory Compliance:

• Ensure timely remittance and filing of statutory dues, including PF, ESI, PT, and TDS.
• Maintain compliance with 23+ central and state labour laws and support labour inspections as needed.
• Track and report delays or discrepancies in remittances with corrective actions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in commerce, Accounting, or related field.
• 6–8 years of experience in payroll accounting and audit in a mid-to-large organisation.
• Strong knowledge of Indian payroll laws, tax regulations, and accounting principles.
• Proficiency in payroll software and MS Excel.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with audit coordination and statutory reporting.
• Familiarity with the SNOW ticketing system and payroll helpdesk operations.
• Ability to manage multiple stakeholders and meet tight deadlines.
• Excellent ability to communicate effectively in English (verbal and written communications).
• A solution-oriented approach to tasks, and should be able to work independently.
• Ability to work in a target-oriented environment and under pressure.
• Flexible, committed and driven. Should be able to manage sensitive data with integrity.

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