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Job Description About Zeta Zeta is a Next-Gen Banking Tech company that empowers banks and fintechs to launch banking products for the future. It was founded by Bhavin Turakhia and Ramki Gaddipati in 2015. Our f lagship processing platform - Zeta Tachyon - is the industry's first modern, cloud-native, and fully API-enabled stack that brings together issuance, processing, lending, core banking, fraud & risk, and many more capabilities as a single-vendor stack. 15M+ cards have been issued on our platform globally. Zeta is actively working with the largest Banks and Fintechs in multiple global markets transforming customer experience for multi-million card portfolios. Zeta has over 1700+employees - with over 70%roles in R&D - across locations in the US, EMEA, and Asia. We raised$280 million at a$1.5 billion valuation from Softbank, Mastercard, and other investors in 2021. Learn more @ www.zeta.tech , careers.zeta.tech , Linkedin , Twitter About The Role We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Payroll Lead to manage and execute payroll operations across India, the USA, and the UAE. The ideal candidate will be well-versed in regional payroll laws, statutory compliance, and best practices, and will ensure accurate and timely payroll processing while supporting audits, process improvements, and vendor coordination. Job Location: Bangalore - WhiteField Responsibilities - Liaise with internal HR/Finance teams to capture all payroll-impacting changes. - Validate data inputs from HRIS, time tracking, benefits, and variable inputs (Allowances, bonuses, commissions, etc.). - Must verify that all Flexible Benefits Plan (FBP) entries are correctly calculated and disbursed within the stipulated timeline. - Process monthly salary and Bimonthly Full and Final settlements - Timely submission of reports to Finance & Accounts and audit support. - Develop, document, and continuously improve payroll management. - Oversee the vendor's payroll & compliance QRMS ticketing system, ensuring timely resolution & quality responses within the agreed turnaround time (TAT). - Implement internal controls and mitigate risks related to payroll and compliance. - Identify gaps, educate and make improvements for smooth functioning. Skills - Communication: Explain salaries, FBPs, taxes, deductions and changes in a way that employees easily understand, reduce confusion, stress and help feel employees supported. - Collaboration: Ensure seamless data flow and correspondence between the payroll function, accounting teams, and external vendors to maintain accuracy, compliance, and timely payments. - Quality driven mindset: Carefully verify all calculations and employee salary details to ensure accuracy, safeguarding employees earnings and maintaining the company's reputation. - Problem solving skills: Confidently address issues like pay discrepancies, tax changes, software glitches and occasional delays in personal actions by quickly assessing situations and implementing effective solutions. Your expertise shall ensure smooth, accurate payroll operations despite challenges. - Integrity: Allways take the right course of action even when things get busy and stressful. Knows the importance of secure systems, password protection and restricted access to sensitive data. Experience And Qualifications - Bachelor of commerce or BBA (Finance & Accounting Focus) - 6 to 10 yrs of relevant experience in Payroll and related roles catering to India, UAE & USA - Current knowledge of payroll procedures and related laws - Excel (advanced level, including pivot tables, formulas) - Experience administering payroll for 1500+ employees across multiple entities. Equal Opportunity Zeta is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds, cultures, and communities to apply and believe that a diverse workforce is key to our success