Payroll & Benefits Advisor

The Payroll and Benefits advisor works in partnership with the Human Resources Manager to provide an efficient and effective Payroll, compliance and Benefits Service to the Mumbai office.

Reports To Human Resources Manager, Mumbai

**Key Responsibilities**:
**Payroll and compliance Responsibilities**
- Attendance & Leave Management - Track & Monitor monthly Biometric attendance & Leave of all employees. Maintaining monthly Leave register.
- Proactive tracking of payroll variables such as promotions, salary adjustments, exits, etc, seeking necessary authorisations as appropriate.
- Work with an outsourced payroll company to ensure clear communication channels are maintained & accuracy of payroll output within the specified deadlines.
- Following up with managers in the business, HR Manager, Mumbai and the payroll company on any anomalies or discrepancies.
- Coordinate with the payroll vendor on statutory payments such as PF, ESIC, TDS, etc. Checking accuracy of Challans, Returns & pay-outs.
- Maintain payroll database, generate payroll reports, etc Maintain Employee monthly Reports & MIS.
- Acting as the first point of contact for all employees and answering all queries relating to tax, pay anomalies, benefits payments, adhoc payments etc.
- Assisting in all Audit requirements.
- Restructuring Compensation structure as & when required.
- Oversee and manage all statutory labour and payroll compliances. Ensure all monthly/annual returns, amendments are followed.

**Benefits Responsibilities**
- Liaison with the Insurance provider/ Broker on ensuring all employees are_
- covered under GMC & GPA. Maintaining accurate GMC & GPA Master_
- data, Updating timely Addition & Deletion._

In partnership with the Head of HR and other members of the HR team,
ensure the company offers comprehensive, relevant and creative benefits
provisions, which fit well with our business and employees.

Reconciling vendor invoices, obtaining authorisation as necessary.

Assisting employees in Cashless & Reimbursements, settling their claims
with help of Insurance Company. Resolving employee queries related to
policy interpretation.

**Other Responsibilities**

Work with the Head of HR and other members of the HR team on wider company initiatives and projects.
Other duties as required and requested.
Always maintain confidentiality.

Key stakeholders
- Human Resources Manager, Global HR Director, Local Managing Director, other members of the HR team, Recruitment team, Resourcing team, Managers, Employees.

**Essential Skills**:
**Knowledge & Experience**
- Degree and /or Business qualification in HRM
- Previous experience of working in similar role for 5 years and above.
- Previous experience of managing payroll and benefits.
- Excellent administration and organisational skills;
- Advanced level MS Word and MS Excel.
- Self-updated on all current & amendments in compliance.

**Competencies, Skills & Attributes**
- High level of financial acumen and numeracy.
- Self-sufficient and a self-starter with a passion for working with people and delivering exceptional customer service
- Well organised, able to prioritise and with great attention to detail;
- Understanding of the importance of confidentiality;
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills;
- Able to work under pressure, while maintaining accuracy and efficiency;
- Proactive in problem-solving;
- Customer focused;
- Ability to work with members of the team, sharing information and working collaboratively to achieve team objectives.
- Willingness to take on additional tasks and responsibilities, as needed.

**Desirable Skills**:
**Knowledge & Experience**
- Previous work experience within visual effects.