India Payroll

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Strada is a people, payroll, and technology leader simplifying international workforce management. Operating in 180+ countries, we design and deliver people-first solutions powered by cloud-based technology – helping organizations grow and enabling workforces to perform at their best.

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Role summary

Payroll Processing & Validation

• Monthly payroll processing and validation for legal entities.
• Off-cycle payroll and Full & Final Settlements (FFS) as per requirements.
• Release and validation of IT and FBP declarations monthly.
• Validation of FBP reimbursement bills for applicable exemptions.
• Tax validation as part of monthly payroll checks.
• Setting up new wage types as required.
• Ensuring data privacy and confidentiality in all payroll operations.

Statutory Compliance & Reporting

• Preparation and filing of quarterly and yearly income tax returns with vendor support.
• Handling queries related to PF, PT, ESIC, LWF, and Income Tax.
• Income Tax reconciliation and matching of Annexure I & II reports.
• Generation, signing, and release of Form 16 via employee ESS module.
• Preparing and validating statutory reports and journal vouchers.
• Ensuring compliance with ISMS and other regulatory standards.

Reporting & Documentation

• Downloading and validating agreed reports before sharing with team.
• Preparing salary registers, journal vouchers, and full & final statements.
• Updating process-related reports and documentation.
• Providing feedback on quality issues found during audits.

Customer Service & Team Collaboration

• Responding to employee queries and complaints in a professional and timely manner.
• Supporting employees during year-end processes and tax-related queries.
• Building constructive relationships with internal teams and vendors.
• Coaching team members on systems and payroll processes.
• Suggesting improvements to systems and procedures for enhanced efficiency.

Production & Quality Assurance

• Meeting payroll processing targets with high accuracy and within TAT.
• Prioritizing and allocating daily tasks to meet SLA requirements.
• Escalating production-related issues promptly.
• Maintaining high standards of quality through checklists and process adherence.

Requirements

• Graduate/3-year diploma is preferred.

• Strong knowledge of Indian payroll systems and statutory regulations (Income Tax, PF, Gratuity, ESIC, etc.).

• Proficiency in payroll software and systems

• PC Literacy - Word and Excel (Advance Level)

Skills

• Good communication skills

• End to End India Payroll

• Commitment to achieve deadlines

• Learning Attitude

What we offer

• Sophisticated career development initiatives

• Transparent reward and recognition schemes

• Innovative industry leading company

• Promising career growth path

At Strada, our values guide everything we do:

• Anticipate Customer Needs
  – We stay ahead of trends so our customers can grow and succeed.
• Own the Outcome
  – We take responsibility for delivering excellence and ensuring things get done right.
• Challenge Ourselves to Work Smarter
  – We move faster than the world around us to drive change and accomplish more.
• Empower Each Other to Solve Problems
  – We tackle challenges head on, ask tough questions, and collaborate to find the best solutions.
• Care About Our Work
  – We understand that what we do impacts millions, and we have a responsibility to get it right.

Benefits

At Strada, we support your whole self—offering a range of benefits for your health, wellbeing, finances, and future. These include health coverage, wellbeing programs, paid leave (vacation, sick, parental), retirement plans, learning opportunities, and more.

All offers are contingent on successful completion of background checks, where permitted by law and as appropriate for the role. These may include identity, education, employment, and in some cases, criminal history verification, checks against global watchlists, credit reports, and/or drug testing. You'll be informed of the specific checks applicable to your role and location during the recruitment process.

Our commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Strada is dedicated to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We believe that embracing differences strengthens our teams and drives innovation and success.

Diversity Policy Statement

Strada is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination based on legally protected characteristics. We actively support the advancement of underrepresented groups and provide reasonable accommodations for disabilities and religious practices. Applicants may request a reasonable accommodation by contacting their recruiter.

Authorization to work in the Employing Country

To be considered, you must have current and future work authorization in the country where you're applying, without the need for visa sponsorship by Strada.

Please note: This job description does not limit Strada's right to assign or reassign responsibilities, including to subsidiaries, partners, or future business purchasers.