Payroll Associate

Your role

• End-to-End Payroll Execution:
  • Support processing of monthly payroll cycles including validation of inputs such as new joiners, exits, increments, bonuses, overtime, and shift allowances.
  • Manage Full & Final settlements (F&F) including leave encashment, gratuity, and recoveries.
  • Validate payroll outputs ensuring alignment with company policies and statutory norms.
• Statutory Compliance & Governance:
  • Ensure compliance with Indian labour and payroll regulations including:
    • Provident Fund (PF).
    • Employee State Insurance (ESI).
    • Professional Tax (PT).
    • Labour Welfare Fund (LWF).
    • Income Tax (TDS).
  • Support statutory filings, reconciliations, and returns.
  • Assist in responding to internal/external audits and compliance reviews.
  • Maintain proper documentation and audit trails for payroll transactions.
• Data Management, Validation & Reporting:
  • Perform data validation and reconciliation of payroll inputs/outputs.
  • Prepare and analyse payroll reports, variance analysis, and MIS dashboards.
  • Maintain payroll trackers, master data, and employee records in HRMS/payroll systems.
  • Support cost analysis and budgeting inputs related to employee compensation.
• Stakeholder Management:
  • Collaborate closely with HRBPs, Finance and Operations teams for payroll inputs and validations.
  • Address employee payroll queries related to salary, taxation, and deductions.
  • Ensure seamless coordination for high employee volume and multi-location payroll processing.
• Process Improvement & Automation:
  • Identify opportunities for process optimization and automation within payroll operations.
  • Support implementation/enhancement of payroll systems (e.g., Workday, Oracle).
  • Contribute to standardization of payroll processes and SOP documentation.