Manager- Payroll

We are seeking an experienced Manager - Payroll to lead our payroll operations. This hybrid position offers the opportunity to work with a leading technology company, overseeing payroll processes and ensuring compliance. The successful candidate will have a strong background in payroll management and excellent leadership skills.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage and oversee the end-to-end payroll process, ensuring timely and accurate payment of employees.
• Lead a team of payroll professionals, providing guidance, coaching, and development opportunities.
• Ensure compliance with local labor laws, regulations, and company policies.
• Analyze payroll data and provide insights to management, identifying areas for process improvement.
• Develop and implement payroll-related projects, such as process automation and system implementation.

Requirements:

• Must-Have Technical Capabilities :

  1. End-to-End Payroll Management
     Hands-on experience managing complete in-house payroll processing, including validations, statutory deductions, bonuses, increments, and full & final settlements.
  2. Statutory & Compliance Expertise (Local)
     Strong working knowledge of Indian labour laws and statutory compliances
  3. HR Systems & Payroll Platforms
     Experience working with HRIS, payroll systems, and ERP platforms (e.g., SAP), ensuring data accuracy and system governance.
  4. Compliance Tracking & Documentation
     Proven experience in maintaining compliance trackers, statutory registers, employee records, and audit-ready documentation and acting as a controller to HR function.
  5. HR Budgeting & Cost Control
     Experience managing HR budgets, tracking utilization, analyzing variances, and acting as a controller for HR costs.
  6. Reporting, MIS & Dashboards
     Strong experience in preparing HR MIS, dashboards, and management reports with accurate data and insights.
  7. Process Automation & Improvement
     Demonstrated interest and experience in automating manual HR and payroll processes to improve efficiency and controls.

   

  Must-Have Skills & Competencies :

  1. Strong Analytical Skills : Ability to analyse payroll, headcount, and cost data and translate numbers into meaningful insights.
  2. Time Management & Prioritization : Ability to manage multiple critical timelines (payroll, compliance filings, audits, leadership reporting) with discipline and consistency.
  3. Process Orientation & Risk Mindset : Structured, control-oriented approach with the ability to anticipate, assess, and mitigate operational and compliance risks.
  4. High Attention to Detail : Strong eye for detail with a zero-error mindset, especially in payroll, compliance, and audits.
  5. Stakeholder & Leadership Management : Ability to work closely with Leadership, Finance, and Business Heads with confidence and clarity.
  6. Ownership & Accountability : Takes end-to-end ownership of outcomes with a high sense of responsibility and reliability.
  7. Stakeholder & Leadership Management : Ability to work closely with Leadership, Finance, and Business Heads with clarity, confidence, and credibility.
  8. 15+ years of experience in payroll management, preferably in a technology company