Senior Payroll Manager

Role & responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

1. Payroll Management

• Manage end-to-end payroll processing, ensuring accuracy in salary calculations, deductions, incentives, and reimbursements.
• Verify attendance, leaves, overtime, and shift allowances for payroll inputs.
• Handle statutory compliance related to PF, ESI, PT, TDS, and labor laws.
• Reconcile payroll data with finance for accurate payouts.
• Address payroll-related queries from employees and provide timely resolutions.

2. Background Verification (BGV)

• Coordinate pre-employment and post-employment background verification (education, employment history, address, ID proof, criminal record checks).
• Liaise with external BGV vendors and monitor verification timelines.
• Maintain proper documentation and ensure compliance with company and legal standards.
• Escalate discrepancies to management and support decision-making in case of red flags.

3. HR Operations

• Support employee onboarding and exit processes, ensuring smooth documentation.
• Maintain employee records in HRIS and ensure data confidentiality.
• Assist with HR audits and compliance requirements.
• Collaborate with finance, admin, and other stakeholders for HR-related coordination.

4. Employee Support & Reporting

• Act as the first point of contact for payroll and BGV queries.
• Prepare periodic payroll and BGV reports for management review.
• Provide HR process improvement recommendations for efficiency.

Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelors/Master’s degree in Human Resources, Commerce, or related field.
• 4–5 years of HR experience with

  strong exposure to Payroll & BGV

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• Hands-on experience with HRIS/Payroll systems (SAP, Oracle, ADP, etc.).
• Good knowledge of statutory compliance (PF, ESI, PT, TDS).
• Strong attention to detail, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.