Payroll Specialist

Roles and Responsibilities

• Manage and execute end-to-end payroll processing for employees accurately and on time.
• Follow payroll operating processes with attention to detail and diligence.
• Prepare the input file, including new hires, salary details, bonuses, leaves, terminations, and other relevant information for payroll processing.
• Ensure compliance with labor laws, tax regulations, PF, ESI, and other statutory requirements.
• Schedule bank payments
• Perform monthly payroll reconciliations and promptly resolve discrepancies or errors.
• Enter new employees data (e.g. bank accounts and tax identification numbers) into internal databases
• Maintain accurate payroll records and employee data while ensuring confidentiality.
• Prepare and submit statutory reports such as PF, ESI, TDS, Professional Tax, and other government filings within deadlines.
• Support and provide Internal and External Audits team for required data.
• Respond to employee payroll queries and provide support on salary, benefits, deductions, and other payroll-related issues.
• Work with payroll software and ERP systems to ensure accurate data entry, processing, and reporting.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements to enhance payroll accuracy, efficiency, and compliance.
• Preparation of monthly MIS reports.

Desired Candidate Profile

• 5-8 years of experience in Payroll Specialist role with expertise in Indian Payroll (PF, Gratuity, ESI).
• MBA/PGDM degree in HR/Industrial Relations or equivalent qualification.
• Proven work experience as a Payroll Officer, Payroll Clerk or Payroll Specialist
• Hands-on experience with Payroll and HRIS software
• Strong math skills with an ability to spot numerical errors
• Time-management skills
• Ability to handle confidential information
• Strong customer service approach