Payroll Advisor

Job Title Payroll Advisor Summary Responsible for end-to-end payroll management ensuring accurate and timely salary processing for employees while maintaining statutory compliance addressing employee queries and supporting audits The role requires strong attention to detail confidentiality and coordination with internal stakeholders and external partners Job Summary The Payroll Advisor will manage end-to-end payroll operations for the India entity ensuring timely and accurate salary processing statutory compliance and excellent employee service This role demands attention to detail organizational skills and effective coordination with internal teams vendors and compliance partners playing a key role in supporting the India Payroll Manager About the Role Monthly Payroll Processing - Verify payroll inputs attendance LOPs bonuses new hires exits check payroll calculations and validate outputs before processing Statutory Compliance Filing - Manage EPF ESI PT LWF and TDS deductions payments provide accurate data for statutory filings e g ECR Form 24Q within deadlines Employee Query Resolution - Address queries related to salary tax and reimbursements promptly Payroll Reconciliations - Reconcile payroll with finance GL and bank payment files Audit Support Documentation - Prepare payroll reports and maintain audit trails for internal external audits Full Final Settlement - Process exits including notice pay leave encashment and other dues Payslip Form 16 Distribution - Generate and distribute monthly payslips and annual Form 16s Income Tax Declarations Proof Verification - Manage employee tax declarations and coordinate year-end investment proof collection for accurate TDS Vendor Coordination - Liaise with payroll vendors banks and compliance partners to ensure smooth payroll delivery About You Bachelor s degree in Commerce HR or related field preferred 2-5 years of payroll processing experience preferably in a multi-location environment Understanding of Indian payroll laws statutory compliance and tax regulations Proficiency in payroll software e g ADP SAP Workday and MS Excel Work Environment This role works closely with the India Payroll Manager and cross-functional teams to ensure smooth payroll operations compliance adherence and high employee satisfaction Why join Cushman Wakefield As one of the leading global real estate services firms transforming the way people work shop and live working at Cushman Wakefield means you will benefit from Being part of a growing global company Career development and a promote from within culture An organisation committed to Diversity and Inclusion We re committed to providing work-life balance for our people in an inclusive rewarding environment We achieve this by providing a flexible and agile work environment by focusing on technology and autonomy to help our people achieve their career ambitions We focus on career progression and foster a promotion from within culture leveraging global opportunities to ensure we retain our top talent We encourage continuous learning and development opportunities to develop personal professional and technical capabilities and we reward with a comprehensive employee benefits program We have a vision of the future where people simply belong That s why we support and celebrate inclusive causes not just on days of recognition throughout the year but every day We embrace diversity across race colour religion sex national origin sexual orientation gender identity or persons with disabilities or protected veteran status We ensure DEI is part of our DNA as a global community - it means we go way beyond than just talking about it - we live it If you want to live it too join us INCO Cushman Wakefield