Payroll Specialist

Payroll Specialist

Key Responsibilities:

• Process

  monthly payroll

  for all employees, including full-time, contract, and interns, ensuring 100% accuracy.
• Calculate earnings, deductions, bonuses, leave encashments, and final settlements.
• Maintain payroll inputs such as attendance, LOP, overtime, and reimbursements.
• Handle

  EPF, ESI, PT (Professional Tax), LWF (Labour Welfare Fund)

  , and other statutory deductions.
• Stay updated and ensure compliance with

  Tamil Nadu Shops & Establishments Act

  ,

  Minimum Wages

  , and

  Maternity Benefit Act

  .
• Prepare and file monthly, quarterly, and annual statutory returns (e.g.,

  EPF ECR

  ,

  ESIC

  ,

  Form 24Q

  ,

  TDS

  , etc.).
• Ensure accurate

  Form 16 generation

  , TDS computation, and coordination with the finance team.
• Manage

  labour inspections

  , audits, and coordinate with government authorities as needed.
• Maintain employee records, payslips, and payroll audit documentation.
• Assist in automating payroll and compliance processes using HRMS tools.
• Generate reports for HR and finance teams on payroll cost, variance, and headcount trends.

Qualifications & Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in Commerce, Business, or related field.
• 3+ years of experience in payroll processing with focus on Tamil Nadu state laws.
• Strong knowledge of

  labour laws

  ,

  Income Tax Act

  , and

  statutory compliance in India

  .
• Hands-on experience with payroll software or HRMS tools (e.g., Keka, GreytHR, Zoho, etc.).
• Proficient in Excel and TDS calculations.
• High attention to detail, integrity, and ability to handle sensitive data.
• Strong communication and documentation skills.

Preferred:

• Experience handling payroll for 100+ employees.
• Exposure to internal and external audits.
• Working knowledge of PF Trusts, gratuity computation, or bonus act.