Manager – Payroll

Important Notes for Applicants Ideal experience: 5–8 years of hands-on payroll & people operations (end-to-end payroll processing in India, statutory compliance, HRIS management, HR Digitization, People Operations). The company name will be shared during the application process. Compensation on Offer: 12 LPA (non negotiable) Please apply here too (it will enable us to keep you posted of similar roles in the future too): Application Form Applicants must be currently residing in Bengaluru for this role. ----------------------------------------------------------- About the Company HR Interface Recruitment Consulting has been exclusively retained to hire for our client, a leading senior-living & eldercare platform based in Bengaluru that builds community-centric, technology-enabled homes and services for active elders. The business operates multiple flagship communities in Bangalore and other major Indian cities, and has recently secured sizeable investor backing to scale its full-stack eldercare model across India. Their Bengaluru operations are a core hub for resident services, hospitality & operations. This is India’s first large-scale organization for real estate solutions for 50 Years+ population. An untapped $1 Trillion Silver Economy (Stats by NITI Aayog & ASLI). ----------------------------------------------------------- Company: Leading Senior Living & Assisted Care Real Estate Organization (12+ years old, well-established and expanding pan-India) (Name shared during application process) Official Designation: Manager – Payroll & People Operations Years of Experience: 5–8 years Compensation on Offer: 12 LPA Job Type: Full-time, On-site (6 day work week with 2nd & 4th Saturdays off) Location: Sudhama Nagar, South Bengaluru Industry: Senior Living, Healthcare, Hospitality, Real Estate, Payroll, People Operations ----------------------------------------------------------- Position Overview We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Manager – Payroll & People Operations to lead end-to-end payroll, compliance, and HR digitization initiatives. This role involves managing payroll accuracy, statutory adherence, employee data systems, and day-to-day people operations across onboarding, HRIS, and exits. Ideal for someone who thrives in structured processes, enjoys optimizing systems, and is eager to grow toward a future HR Business Partner role in a purpose-driven, people-first organization. ----------------------------------------------------------- Key Responsibilities 1) Payroll Processing — End-to-End Prepare and run monthly payroll for employees (on-roll and contractual) — salary calculations, attendance/OT/shift payout, arrears, incentive payouts, reimbursements, and variable pay inputs. Maintain and operate payroll on HRIS/payroll platforms (e.G., greytHR, ADP, Ramco, SAP, Zoho Payroll — specify client's system during interview). Ensure accurate payroll journals and month-end GL entries; coordinate with Finance/Accounts for payroll accruals and reversals. Process off-cycle payments, advances, and manual interventions while maintaining audit trail. 2) Statutory Compliance & Filings Ensure timely statutory compliance: PF (EPFO), ESI (where applicable), Professional Tax, TDS (salary), Form 16 / Form 12BA issuance, and other state-level requirements. Prepare schedules, reconciliations and statutory returns; coordinate deposits andremittances with banks. Maintain knowledge of statutory thresholds (PF/ESI applicability, TDS rates, etc.) and implement changes in payroll and policies accordingly. 3) Employee Lifecycle — People Operations Manage onboarding administration (offer issuance coordination with TA, new joiner documentation, payroll setup, benefits enrollment). Oversee exits: final settlements, full and final calculations, gratuity calculation & discharge, relieving letters and experience certificates. Leave & attendance administration: manage policy implementation, LWP, encashment rules, statutory leaves & compliance. 4) Reconciliations, Audits & Controls Conduct monthly reconciliations: payroll vs.