We are seeking a Payroll Specialist to take full ownership of payroll processing for our India entity, while also supporting payroll administration for selected APAC countries. This role combines end-to-end responsibility for India payroll with broader exposure to regional payroll operations, offering a mix of hands-on delivery and cross-country collaboration. The ideal candidate has strong knowledge of Indian payroll legislation, compliance, and vendor management, as well as a proactive mindset to support process improvements.
ResponsibilitiesTotal Experience: -
Relevant: - 4+ yrs
Location: - Pune MH
Mandatory Skills: - HR Tools, Statutory Payment, Compliance.
In this role, you will make an impact in the following ways:
To be successful in this role you will need the following:
Competencies: -
- Manage end-to-end monthly payroll process for India, ensuring compliance with local legislation, social security, and tax requirements.
- Managing compliance tools.
- Liaise with external payroll providers, HR, and Finance teams to validate payroll inputs and outputs.
- Prepare and review statutory filings (PF, PT, ESI, TDS, Gratuity, etc.) and ensure timely submission.
- Maintain employee payroll records and ensure data accuracy in HRIS/payroll systems.
- Act as the main point of contact for India payroll queries and audits.
- Support administrative payroll tasks for APAC countries (e.g., data collection, validation, vendor coordination).
- Assist with global payroll projects, system improvements, and standardization initiatives.
To be successful in this role you will need the following
- Experience managing payroll vendors and statutory filings in India.
- Exposure to APAC payroll operations is an advantage.
- Strong analytical skills and proficiency in MS Excel.
Education and Experience:
- 4–6 years of payroll experience with strong focus on India payroll compliance.
- Fluent in English; strong interpersonal and stakeholder management skills.
- Deep knowledge of India payroll and compliance.
- Ability to take full ownership and deliver with accuracy under tight deadlines.
- Strong problem-solving and process improvement mindset.
- Flexibility to support regional/global payroll needs.
