Senior Payroll Associate

Sr. Payroll Associate

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead, mentor, and supervise a team of 2 Payroll Associates, ensuring all payroll activities are performed accurately and timely.
• Oversee end-to-end payroll processing, including salary calculations, deductions, reimbursements, bonuses, and incentives.
• Ensure statutory compliance including accurate calculation and timely remittance of PF, ESIC, PT, and TDS along with the filing of all monthly, quarterly, and annual statutory returns.
• Monitor daily payroll operations, track progress, and provide hands-on support to associates as needed.
• Prepare, review, and submit payroll reports and statutory filings on schedule.
• Ensure strict confidentiality and data security throughout payroll operations.
• Maintain Leave & Attendance of client employees.
• Very good in statutory law and domain knowledge.
• Manage multiple clients payroll processing.
• Stay updated on changes in payroll laws, regulations, and best practices and disseminate knowledge within the team.

Preferred candidate profile

• 4 to 6 years

  of progressive experience in payroll, with demonstrated expertise in payroll processing and compliance.
• Proven leadership experience managing and mentoring junior payroll staff.
• Strong knowledge of PF, ESIC, PT, and Income Tax.

• Proficient in Microsoft Excel

  including basic functions like Sum, Average, VLOOKUP, Pivot Tables, etc.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and lead a team in a fast-paced environment.
• High level of integrity and ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Experience with Ascent payroll software is an added advantage.
• Knowledge of Gratuity, Bonus, Leave Encashment, and other payroll components.
• Experience handling payroll for multiple clients or locations is a plus point.

monica.arthur@topsourceworldwide.com