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Senior Payroll Specialist role in Pune, Maharashtra. The position involves payroll coordination, employee support, compliance with statutory requirements, and secondary finance support responsibilities.
Job Responsibility:
Act as the internal face of payroll, handling employee queries related to salary, tax deductions, reimbursements, flexi benefits and statutory benefits (PF, PT etc.)
Work closely with HR team on monthly payroll activities, taking ownership of accurate and timely data collection, review, uploads and payroll processing
Validate payroll inputs (new joiners, exits, salary changes, bonuses, deductions) before submission
Maintain confidentiality and accuracy of employee payroll data
Review payroll reports and salary registers for accuracy prior to approval and release
Ensure payslips and tax documents (Form 16, investment declarations) are available to employees on time
Conduct payroll and finance orientation for new employees
Ensuring full and final settlements are processed on time and share all final documents with exited employee (e.g. IT computation, F&F statement)
Manage all administrative tasks related to Flexi Benefits Program (FBP) for new and existing employees
Manage employee communication related to payroll helpdesk, investment-proof collection and review, Form 16 distribution, separation-related updates, and changes to tax laws
Oversee the EPFO portal for updating exit dates, approving PF transfer requests, linking UANs, and ensuring compliance
Work closely with vendor team and monitor adherence to Indian labour laws, income tax regulations, PF, ESI, PT, TDS, gratuity, and other statutory requirements
Support quarterly and annual tax filings and reconciliations in coordination with vendor
Download and compile all statutory reports from the vendor portal into a shared folder, to be used as input for monthly statutory registers and non-payroll-related return filings
Assist in audits related to payroll and employee benefits
Assist India Finance team with routine accounting tasks, reconciliations, and reporting
Review and approve benefit reimbursement claims for India employees, ensuring adherence to internal policies, defined processes, and required documentation standards
Serve as the local point of contact for all Concur-related queries and employee support
Support expense management processes and integration with systems like Concur
Coordinate with vendor and participate in month-end close activities to ensure timely MIS reporting
Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or HR
MBA preferred
2–4 years of experience in payroll operations within India
Strong understanding of Indian payroll systems, tax regimes (Old/New), and compliance requirements
Familiarity with payroll software and outsourced payroll models
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
Ability to handle confidential information with integrity
Proficiency in MS Excel and ERP tools
exposure to finance processes is a plus
Nice to have:
Detail-oriented and highly organized
Problem-solving mindset with ability to manage multiple priorities
Collaborative approach to work with HR, Finance, and external vendors