Payroll Specialist

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About Varahe Analytics:

Varahe Analytics is one of India’s premier integrated political consulting firms specializing in building data-driven 360-degree election campaigns. We help our clients with strategic advice and implementation, combining data-backed insights and in-depth ground intelligence into a holistic electoral campaign.

We are passionate about our democracy and the politics that shape our world. We draw on some of the sharpest minds from distinguished institutions and diverse professional backgrounds to help us achieve our goal of building electoral strategies that spark conversations, effect change, and help shape electoral and legislative ecosystems in our country.

About the Team:

managerial level

strong expertise

What Would This Role Entail?

• Lead

  end-to-end payroll management

  for 2000+ consultants, ensuring 100% accuracy and timely disbursements.
• Ensure

  full compliance

  with statutory requirements (PF, ESI, PT, Gratuity, TDS, and other applicable labour laws).
• Maintain and update payroll systems, consultant master data, and reporting structures.
• Partner with

  HR, Finance, and Audit

  teams to resolve payroll discrepancies and strengthen governance.
• Prepare and present monthly payroll

  MIS reports

  and dashboards for

  leadership review.

• Address consultant queries on salary, taxation, and statutory benefits with accuracy and clarity.
• Safeguard

  data security, confidentiality, and integrity

  in all payroll operations.
• Support

  audits and statutory inspections

  by providing timely and accurate payroll data.

Necessary Skills:

• Strong knowledge of

  payroll systems and tools

  (HRIS/HRMS such as SAP, Keka, Zimyo, etc.).
• In-depth knowledge of Indian labour laws, statutory compliance, payroll regulations, and

  TDS (mandatory).

• Advanced proficiency in

  MS Excel

  and payroll reconciliation and

  dashboard presentation.

• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and attention-to-detail skills.
• Strong

  communication and stakeholder management

  ability.
• Ability to manage

  confidential data

  with discretion.
• Flexibility and readiness to travel extensively and manage long working hours in a dynamic environment.

Good to Have Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree

  in Commerce, Accounting, Finance, or Human Resources (B.Com, BBA, BA in HR/Finance).

• Master’s degree

  / MBA in HR, Finance, or related field (

  preferred

  but not always mandatory).

• Professional certifications

  such as Certified Payroll Professional (CPP), Diploma in Payroll Management, SAP HR/HRMS, or Indian labour law and compliance-related certifications will be considered a

  strong advantage

  , especially for compliance-focused roles.

• Minimum 4+ years of experience in payroll

  , with at least 2 years in a managerial or lead role.
• Experience handling payroll for

  2000+ consultants

  is mandatory.
• Basic understanding of politics and the nature of India’s democracy

How to Apply

openings@varaheanalytics.com