Payroll Executive

Job Summary
We are seeking a highly experienced and meticulous Payroll Executive to oversee and manage our end-to-end payroll processing for a workforce of over 2,000 employees. The ideal candidate will be an expert in payroll operations, possess advanced Excel skills, and have a proven track record of handling employee queries and managing third-party payroll vendors. You will be responsible for ensuring accurate and timely salary disbursement, statutory compliance, and resolving all payroll-related grievances efficiently.

Key Responsibilities
Payroll Processing & Management:

• Manage the complete payroll lifecycle for a minimum of 2,000 employees, ensuring 100% accuracy and timeliness.
• Process data from various sources including attendance, leaves, deductions, bonuses, and incentives.
• Handle full and final settlements with precision and in accordance with company policy.
• Validate and reconcile payroll inputs and outputs before final disbursement.

Employee Grieviance & Query Resolution

• Serve as the key point of contact for all employee salary-related queries and grievances.
• Investigate and resolve discrepancies in salaries, deductions, taxes, and other payroll components in a timely and empathetic manner.
• Provide clear and concise explanations to employees regarding their payroll slips and deductions.

Compliance & Reporting

• Ensure strict compliance with all statutory norms related to payroll (e.g., PF, ESI, TDS, Professional Tax, LWF).
• Generate and analyze monthly, quarterly, and annual payroll reports for management.
• Utilize advanced Excel skills & Google sheets (including VLOOKUP, Pivot Tables, Macros, and Complex Formulas) for data analysis, reconciliation, and reporting.

Data Integrity & Process Improvement

• Maintain the highest level of data integrity and confidentiality of payroll information.
• Continuously identify opportunities for process improvement, automation, and efficiency gains within the payroll function.
• Maintain and update all payroll records and documentation systematically.

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Commerce, Finance, Human Resources, or a related field.
• Minimum of 2 plus years of proven experience in end-to-end payroll management.
• Must have handled payroll for at least 2,000 employees.
• Mandatory experience in managing third-party payroll vendors.
• Expert-level proficiency in Microsoft Excel is non-negotiable.

Required Skills & Competencies

• In-depth Knowledge: Thorough understanding of Indian payroll statutes (PF, ESI, Gratuity, TDS, etc.).
• Problem-Solving: Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to handle employee grievances tactfully.
• Attention to Detail: Exceptional accuracy and attention to detail are critical.
• Confidentiality: Unquestionable integrity and ability to handle sensitive information confidentially.
• Communication: Strong verbal and written communication skills for interacting with employees, vendors, and management.
• Time Management: Ability to work under strict deadlines and manage multiple priorities effectively.

What We Offer

• A competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunity to work in a dynamic and growing organization.
• A key role with significant responsibility and impact.

Skills: compliance,google sheets,payroll,grievances,excel