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We are looking for a detail-oriented Payroll Specialist to manage payroll operations. The ideal candidate will have strong knowledge of Indian payroll taxation, Statutory/Labour Laws compliance, and accounting fundamentals. This role involves coordination with statutory bodies and requires proficiency in dealing with government officers (PF/PT/Income-Tax/Labour Laws) and employees. Job Location: Pune What you'll do: Process and validate monthly employee payroll in line with Indian tax laws. Ensuring compliance with all applicable tax laws and regulations, including calculating and remitting payroll taxes. Must have experience to prepare PF/PT/TDS/ESIC/NPS working, preparation of challans on pertaining portals, remit & file Monthly/Quarterly/Yearly Returns. Collect monthly inputs from HR team verify and ensure to process the accurate payroll. Manage end-to-end payroll Software – Create employee Master, create/transfer UAN, NPS account, Register on LWF, update investment declaration etc. Manage end-to-end payroll accounting, including journal entries and reconciliations. Must have knowledge of preparation of Income Tax Computation & preparation of Form 16 Address employee’s queries independently related to payroll, PF, Income Tax, Payslips, Tax Computations, Form 16 Liaise with Provident Fund, Professional Tax, Income Tax, Labour Laws etc. authorities for compliances. Handel all departmental queries/notices/intimations/Audits, prepare letters, arrange documents, represent before Officers, and accomplish the same. Must have experience of collecting, verifying Proof of investments and knowledge of Investment Declarations. Coordination with the PF office to facilitate the settlement of pending/current claims. Sound knowledge of ESOP and its compliances Should have sound experience of Car Lease Scheme and compliances Should have knowledge about Insurance policy (GMC/GPA/GTL), addition/deletion working and reconciliation Should have knowledge of preparing Gratuity & Leave Encashment working for Actuarial valuation Conduct monthly induction sessions for New Joiners & timely Presentation to employees on Investment Declaration, Proof of Investments, ITR, Budget updates etc. Prepare payroll reports and support documentation for audits and internal MIS. Ensure confidentiality, accuracy, and timeliness in all payroll-related matters. Collaborate with HR, Finance, & external consultants for compliance and audit readiness. Stay current with Indian taxation and labour law changes impacting payroll. Basic knowledge of Accounting, Accounts payable, Journal Entry, TDS, Fixed Assets, Bank Payment Entries etc.. What you must have : Proficiency in payroll software and systems such as GreytHR, NetSuite, Tally, or similar platforms Strong knowledge of Indian payroll, Income Tax, Labour Laws taxation/ regulations, and statutory compliance. Exposure to accounting principles and payroll-related reconciliations Ability to interact with statutory bodies and maintain accurate compliance records. Ability to verify the Proofs of Investments and explain to employees and resolve their queries. Implementing payroll process improvements and automation, leveraging technology to enhance payroll efficiency & reduce manual interventions Preferred Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in commerce, Finance, or a related discipline. 5–10 years of relevant experience in payroll processing and in finance. Proficiency in MS Excel (VLOOKUP, Pivot Tables, etc.) and MS Office suite. Excellent attention to detail, time management, strong problem-solving skills and communication skills.
