Key Responsibilities:

1. Payroll Operations Management:

- Oversee end-to-end payroll processing for all employees, including full-time, part-time, and contract staff.

- Ensure timely salary disbursement, tax deductions, and compliance with statutory obligations (PF, ESI, PT, TDS, etc.).

- Manage multi-location or multi-country payroll (if applicable).

- Monitor payroll reconciliation and ensure accuracy of all payroll-related entries.

- Regular interaction with next level HR stakeholders.

- Engage in regular communication and collaboration with next-level HR stakeholders to ensure alignment on payroll processes, compliance.

- Act as the single point of contact (SPOC) for external vendors, ensuring effective communication, issue resolution, and timely service delivery.

- Manage and reconcile payroll ledger entries in coordination with the finance team.

2. Compensation Strategy & Management:

- Develop and manage a comprehensive salary structure that balances internal equity with external competitiveness. Ensure the salary structure is aligned with performance, career progression, and income tax benefits for employees.

- Design and implement tax-efficient compensation structures to maximize employee take-home pay while ensuring compliance with local regulations.

3. Compliance & Governance:

- Ensure compliance with local, state, central payroll and wage-related laws, including adherence to minimum wage regulations and statutory requirements.

- Oversee statutory filings and coordinate with external auditors and government authorities.

- Stay updated on changes in labor laws, taxation, and compliance requirements.

4. Systems & Process Optimization:

- Implement and maintain efficient payroll systems and software (SAP, Workday, ADP, etc.).

- Lead payroll automation and digital transformation initiatives.

- Develop and enforce robust payroll policies and SOPs.

- Maintain the current payroll system while ensuring consistent enhancements and system development.

- Drive digital transformation by modernizing legacy systems and introducing AI-driven tools to automate payroll processes and improve data accuracy.

5. Team Leadership:

- Manage, mentor, and develop the payroll team to ensure high performance and accuracy.

- Foster collaboration across HR, Finance, and IT departments.

6. Analytics & Reporting:

- Generate and review payroll reports for management and statutory purposes.

- Provide strategic insights and analytics on workforce costs, trends, and forecasts.

- Support budgeting and cost control through accurate payroll data.

7. Employee Experience:

- Act as an escalation point for complex payroll queries and ensure excellent employee service.

- Serve as an interface with employees and immediate business partners to address payroll queries, resolve issues, and ensure smooth communication.

- Maintain confidentiality and data security of payroll information.