Senior Payroll Specialist/Assistant Manager (Preferred Darwinbox)

Key Responsibilities:

1. Payroll Processing & Execution

• Manage and execute the monthly payroll cycle for on-roll employees across multiple entities using Darwinbox.
• Ensure accurate and timely processing of all compensation elements, including base pay, overtime, bonuses, commissions, and statutory deductions (TDS, PF, ESI, Professional Tax), along with applicable employee benefits.
• Process employee lifecycle updates such as new hires, exits, transfers, salary revisions, and leave management within the payroll system.
• Conduct pre- and post-payroll audits, reconciliations, and variance checks to ensure data accuracy and address discrepancies promptly.
  

2. Compliance & Taxation

• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of local, state, and central regulations related to payroll taxation, labor laws, and statutory contributions (PF, ESI, Gratuity, etc.).
• Ensure timely filing, remittance, and compliance with statutory returns and reports (e.g., IT returns, PF forms, ESI returns).
• Support internal and external audits by providing accurate payroll data, reports, and analysis.
• Manage annual tax declarations, including Form 16, and provide employees with basic guidance on tax-related payroll queries.
  

3. Finance Coordination & Reporting

• Collaborate with the Finance/Accounting team on general ledger (GL) coding, reconciliations, and payroll variance analysis.
• Generate detailed and accurate payroll reports (e.g., salary cost, variance reports, accruals) for management and financial review.
• Maintain complete payroll records and employee documentation in line with statutory retention guidelines.
  

4. Employee Support & Administration

• Serve as the first point of contact for employee queries related to payroll, deductions, taxes, and statutory benefits, ensuring timely and accurate resolution.
• Maintain strict confidentiality of payroll data and employee information, adhering to organizational and data privacy standards.
  

Requirements

• MBA/PGDM in HR or related field.
• 3 to 10 years of experience in end-to-end payroll processing, preferably in a multi-entity environment.
• Mandatory hands-on experience with

  Darwinbox

  payroll module.
• Strong understanding of Indian payroll compliance, taxation, and statutory requirements.
• Excellent attention to detail, analytical skills, and proficiency in MS Excel.