Job Title Payroll Specialist (Senior Executive / Assistant Manager) Location Chakan (Pune Plant Campus), Maharashtra, India Experience Required 10 – 12 years (hands-on, end-to-end payroll management) Workforce Focus On-roll employee strength ~600 | Role Overview We are seeking a meticulous and energetic Payroll Specialist who will own the complete payroll life cycle for our Chakan manufacturing operations. You will partner with HR, Finance and external auditors to guarantee 100 % accuracy, compliance and on-time payouts , while continuously improving processes on our HRMS platforms (Ascent & DarwinBox). Key Responsibilities Process monthly payroll for all regular employees, ensuring precision in salaries, increments, bonuses, ex-gratia and PLI calculations. Maintain & validate the personnel master database ; upload new-joiner data in Ascent and DarwinBox. Resolve employee payroll queries promptly, tracking service-level adherence. Prepare comprehensive JV postings, MIS dashboards, and payroll analytics for Finance & management reviews. Safeguard statutory compliance (PF, ESIC, PT, LWF, TDS, Form 16, etc.) and maintain documentation for internal / external / statutory audits . Conduct periodic reconciliation checks to eliminate variances and data anomalies. Collaborate with HR & Finance teams on process automation and continuous improvement projects. Desired Candidate Profile 10–12 years’ dedicated payroll experience (manufacturing / pharma / biotech preferred) MBA / MPM with bachelor’s in Accounting / Commerce Exposure to US SOX or other global compliance frameworks Certification in Payroll or Compensation & Benefits Advanced MS Excel (pivot tables, V-lookups, financial formulas) Knowledge of Power BI or other analytics tools Proven expertise in Ascent & DarwinBox (or similar HRMS platforms) Hands-on experience with RPA / payroll automation Deep understanding of Indian payroll statutes & audit preparation Prior leadership of payroll transitions or system migrations High integrity, eye for detail, strong numerical and analytical skills Lean / Six-Sigma exposure for process improvement Role Details Industry Type: Biotechnology / Pharmaceuticals / Manufacturing Department: Human Resources – Payroll & C&B Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent Work Mode: On-site (Chakan Plant) Reports To: Head – HR Operations Why Enzene Biosciences? Fast-growing biotech leader with a culture of process excellence and innovation. Opportunity to own and modernise payroll for a state-of-the-art manufacturing hub. Collaborative environment that values diversity, transparency, and career progression . Show more Show less