Payroll Specialist

Job Description

Key Responsibilities Process and coordinate payroll and related procedures with high accuracy Apply in-depth knowledge of benefits, compensation principles, income tax, and retirement plans Maintain and update HRMS master data, with a focus on non-financial data integrity Ensure compliance with statutory requirements related to payroll, including PF, ESI, Professional Tax, LWF, and TDS Conduct thorough reconciliation between Paybooks application outputs and input data Perform variance analysis to ensure payroll accuracy Manage annual compliance reporting for salary-related statutory requirements Address and resolve employee queries promptly and effectively Review and approve changes in employee records, including exemptions, insurance coverage, savings deductions, job titles, and departmental transfers Compile comprehensive reports on earnings, taxes, deductions, leave, disability, and non-taxable wages Job requirements MBA in Human Resources or bachelors degree in commerce Experience levels: 2+ to 5 years Minimum 1 year of experience in technical support with domestic clients Excellent verbal and written communication skills Strong client relationship management abilities Comprehensive knowledge of Indian HR and Payroll domains High degree of patience and problem-solving skills Proficiency in MS Excel Ability to perform under pressure during peak periods (month-end, quarter-end, and year-end)