Senior Human Resources Associate - Payroll

Role Description

What you'll do: Senior Human Resources Associate - Payroll in the Enterprise will report to the Payroll Specialist and will work on

 

• Collection of inputs from various sources for payroll processing.
• Ensuring the payroll is produced accurately, timely, and securely.
• Validation and finalization of monthly salary and arrears as per C.T.C., statutory deductions, loans, and advances.
• Analyzing and resolving payroll-related queries and discrepancies from employees in a timely and professional manner.
• Addressing payroll-related queries and discrepancies from employees.
• Preparing and keeping records of Challans and various reports like PF, ESIC, P. Tax, Bonus, and Gratuity.
• Handling PF queries from employees and having good knowledge of PF transfers and withdrawals.
• Coordinating with multiple vendors.
• Performing accounting journal entries and basic account analysis in SAP systems.
• Assisting in various audits and management reports.
• Ensure accurate payroll journal entries and reconciliation of payroll accounts in coordination with the Finance/Accounting team.
• Review and validate payroll-related GL postings, cost center allocations, and accruals on a monthly basis.
• Prepare payroll accounting schedules, variance analysis, and support month-end close activities.
• Collaborate with internal auditors and external partners to support payroll-related audits and compliance checks.
• Maintain accurate records of payroll liabilities (e.g., TDS, PF, ESIC, gratuity) and coordinate timely statutory payments and filings.

 

What you’ll bring:

 

• B.Com/MCom/MBA (Finance) with a minimum of 4 years of payroll processing experience.
• Proven experience in payroll processing and India Payroll Compliances.
• Experience working with regional payroll vendors and tools.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel).
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to establish relationships with stakeholders and vendors to resolve employee queries.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in handling numerical data.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong analytic and critical thinking abilities.
• Self-motivation with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Commitment to quality.
• Ability to effectively organize and interpret large quantities of information.
• Good understanding of India Payroll compliances, including payment and returns of PF, Professional Tax, LWF, and Income Tax. Experience in working with external vendors.
• Fluency in English
• Client-first mentality
• Intense work ethic
• Collaborative spirit and problem-solving approach
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