AM - Payroll and Compliance

This role is for one of the Weekday's clients

Salary range: Rs 500000 - Rs 800000 (ie INR 5-8 LPA)

Min Experience: 4 years

Location: Bengaluru

JobType: full-time

We are seeking an experienced Payroll professional to manage end-to-end India payroll operations and ensure full statutory and employment compliance. This role requires strong hands-on expertise in payroll execution, regulatory adherence, audits, and stakeholder coordination, along with the ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and execute end-to-end payroll processing for employees across India
• Ensure accurate and timely disbursement of salaries, wages, incentives, and benefits in line with statutory requirements and internal policies
• Coordinate with HR, finance, and other stakeholders to capture payroll inputs including new hires, exits, promotions, and compensation changes
• Prepare, validate, and file statutory payroll reports and returns including tax, PF, ESI, PT, LWF, and other applicable compliances
• Stay updated on changes in payroll laws, taxation, and labor regulations across Indian states and implement necessary process updates
• Address payroll-related queries and resolve discrepancies in a timely and professional manner
• Liaise with external payroll vendors, auditors, tax consultants, and legal advisors to ensure accuracy and compliance
• Maintain complete payroll documentation, records, and confidentiality in line with data protection and company policies
• Support payroll audits, compliance reviews, and due diligence activities by preparing and maintaining accurate records
• Own employment-related compliance and statutory reporting obligations
• Contribute to organizational culture initiatives and ensure payroll practices align with internal policies and values

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field
• 4+ years of hands-on experience managing India payroll operations
• Strong understanding of Indian payroll regulations, taxation, and statutory compliances across multiple states
• Experience working in startup or high-growth environments is an advantage
• Proficiency with payroll systems such as Keka, Darwinbox, Greytip, or similar platforms
• Advanced working knowledge of MS Excel for payroll analysis and reporting
• High attention to detail with strong analytical and data-handling skills
• Excellent communication, coordination, and problem-solving abilities

Work Mode

• Full-time, Work from Office

Key Skills

Payroll Management · Payroll Compliance · Indian Payroll · Statutory Compliance · PF · ESI · Income Tax · Excel