Senior Manager

Job Title: Senior Manager Payroll, Compensation and Benefits

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Job Summary:

The Senior Manager Payroll, Compensation, and Benefits is responsible for overseeing the end-to-end payroll process, designing and managing competitive compensation structures, and administering employee benefits programs. This role ensures regulatory compliance, data accuracy, and alignment of total rewards strategies with the organization&aposs objectives.

Key Responsibilities:

Payroll Management

• Supervise and ensure accurate, timely processing of payroll for all employees across locations.
• Ensure compliance with statutory requirements (PF, ESI, PT, Income Tax, etc.).
• Partner with Finance to reconcile payroll accounts and manage audits.
• Oversee payroll-related software and systems, recommending improvements as needed.
• Handle employee queries and resolve payroll discrepancies.

Compensation

• Design and manage competitive compensation structures including base pay, variable pay, and incentive plans.
• Lead annual compensation review processes (e.g., salary benchmarking, merit increases, bonuses).
• Analyze internal and external market trends to ensure competitive positioning.
• Partner with leadership to align compensation strategies with business goals.
• Develop compensation frameworks for new roles or business expansions.

Benefits Administration:

• Oversee administration of employee benefits including health insurance, wellness programs, retirement plans, etc.
• Manage vendor relationships for benefit providers and ensure high service levels.
• Lead benefits communication and education initiatives to improve employee engagement.
• Ensure compliance with benefits-related regulations and reporting.

Compliance & Reporting

• Maintain and ensure compliance with labor laws, tax regulations, and organizational policies.
• Prepare and present dashboards, analytics, and statutory reports to leadership and auditors.
• Ensure data privacy and security across all payroll and compensation processes.

Leadership & Strategy

• Lead, coach, and develop a team of payroll and C&B professionals.
• Collaborate with HR Business Partners, Finance, and Legal for aligned HR delivery.
• Drive continuous improvement in payroll and C&B processes and systems.

Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in HR, Finance, Business Administration or related field (Masters preferred).
• 10+ years of experience in HR with at least 5 years in payroll and C&B management roles.
• Strong knowledge of labor laws, tax regulations, and compensation practices.
• Proficiency with payroll software (SAP, Workday, ADP, etc.).
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.