Senior Payroll Specialist

Our story At Alight we believe a company s success starts with its people At our core we Champion People help our colleagues Grow with Purpose and true to our name we encourage colleagues to Be Alight Our Values Champion People - be empathetic and help create a place where everyone belongs Grow with purpose - Be inspired by our higher calling of improving lives Be Alight - act with integrity be real and empower others It s why we re so driven to connect passion with purpose Alight helps clients gain a benefits advantage while building a healthy and financially secure workforce by unifying the benefits ecosystem across health wealth wellbeing absence management and navigation With a comprehensive total rewards package continuing education and training and tremendous potential with a growing global organization Alight is the perfect place to put your passion to work Join our team if you Champion People want to Grow with Purpose through acting with integrity and if you embody the meaning of Be Alight Learn more at Key Responsibilities Overseeing processing of India payroll accurately and on time Ensures compliance with Indian tax regulations for payroll including TDS PF and statutory deductions Handles Full and Final Settlements including leave encashments bonuses gratuity provident fund contributions and deductions Handles payroll-related inquiries and resolves issues promptly Maintains and updates payroll records and employee information Stay updated on regulatory changes Collaborates with HR and finance teams to ensure data integrity and accuracy Assists in payroll audits and provides necessary documentation Demonstrates ownership for assigned processes and project tasks Prioritizes work independently and delivers with timely and quality standards and limited supervision Solves discrepancies conducts audits and performs quality checks of assigned reporting and peer review quality checks Takes initiative in reviewing and suggesting improvements of daily work processes and procedures Independently organizes and leads meetings Collaborates with other HR teams and payroll service provider in identifying opportunities for streamlining and improving HR and Payroll processes Documents detailed payroll requirements for new project initiatives or process modifications Qualifications Bachelor degree Minimum of 5-7 years of India payroll processing Understands and apply Indian tax regulations for payroll including TDS PF and other statutory deductions Proficiency in Workday HR Payroll systems and Microsoft Office Suite Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills Strong attention to detail and accuracy Ability to work effectively in a team environment Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Alight requires all virtual interviews to be conducted on video Flexible Working So that you can be your best at work and home we consider flexible working arrangements wherever possible Alight has been a leader in the flexible workspace and Top 100 Company for Remote Jobs 5 years in a row Benefits We offer programs and plans for a healthy mind body wallet and life because it s important our benefits care for the whole person Options include a variety of health coverage options wellbeing and support programs retirement vacation and sick leave maternity paternity adoption leave continuing education and training as well as several voluntary benefit options By applying for a position with Alight you understand that should you be made an offer it will be contingent on your undergoing and successfully completing a background check consistent with Alight s employment policies Background checks may include some or all the following based on the nature of the position SSN SIN validation education verification employment verification and criminal check search against global sanctions and government watch lists credit check and or drug test You will be notified during the hiring process which checks are required by the position Our commitment to Inclusion We celebrate differences and believe in fostering an environment where everyone feels valued respected and supported We know that diverse teams are stronger more innovative and more successful At Alight we welcome and embrace all individuals regardless of their background and are dedicated to creating a culture that enables every employee to thrive Join us in building a brighter more inclusive future As part of this commitment Alight will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations for the hiring process If reasonable accommodation is needed please contact Equal Opportunity Policy Statement Alight is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and does not discriminate against anyone based on sex race color religion creed national origin ancestry age physical or mental disability medical condition pregnancy marital or domestic partner status citizenship military or veteran status sexual orientation gender gender identity or expression genetic information or any other legally protected characteristics or conduct covered by federal state or local law In addition we take affirmative action to employ disabled persons disabled veterans and other covered veterans Alight provides reasonable accommodations to the known limitations of otherwise qualified employees and applicants for employment with disabilities and sincerely held religious beliefs practices and observances unless doing so would result in undue hardship Applicants for employment may request a reasonable accommodation modification by contacting their recruiter Authorization to work in the Employing Country Applicants for employment in the country in which they are applying Employing Country must have work authorization that does not now or in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the Employing Country and with Alight Note this job description does not restrict management s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities of this job to other entities including but not limited to subsidiaries partners or purchasers of Alight business units We offer you a competitive total rewards package continuing education training and tremendous potential with a growing worldwide organization DISCLAIMER Nothing in this job description restricts management s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities of this job to other entities including but not limited to subsidiaries partners or purchasers of Alight business units We offer you a competitive total rewards package continuing education training and tremendous potential with a growing worldwide organization DISCLAIMER Nothing in this job description restricts management s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities of this job to other entities including but not limited to subsidiaries partners or purchasers of Alight business units