Role & responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

Payroll Processing & Operations

- Execute end-to-end monthly/bi-weekly payroll processing with 100% accuracy and adherence to timelines.
- Validate payroll inputs including attendance, leave, overtime, incentives, reimbursements, arrears, and deductions.
- Process Full & Final settlements, bonuses, and off-cycle payments.
- Generate payslips, payroll registers, and variance reports.

SAP Payroll Administration

- Manage payroll runs, validations, and reconciliations within SAP HCM.
- Maintain employee master data and payroll-related infotypes.
- Support wage type configuration and payroll schema execution.
- Generate system reports and dashboards for management review.
- Coordinate payroll postings and integration with Finance/General Ledger.

Statutory Compliance & Governance

- Ensure timely compliance with PF, ESIC, PT, LWF, TDS, gratuity, and other applicable regulations.
- Prepare and file statutory returns, challans, and reports.
- Manage Form 16, Form 24Q, and tax declarations.
- Stay updated with regulatory changes and implement required system/process updates.

Reporting, Controls & Audits

- Perform payroll reconciliations and maintain audit-ready documentation.




- Prepare monthly MIS, headcount, and cost analytics reports.
- Support internal and external audits with accurate documentation.
- Drive continuous improvement in payroll processes and internal controls.

Stakeholder Management

- Partner with HR for new joiners, exits, increments, and employee lifecycle changes.
- Coordinate with Finance for payroll accounting and reconciliations.
- Address employee payroll queries and ensure timely resolution.
- Liaise with consultants and statutory authorities when required.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

- 100% on-time payroll processing
- Minimal payroll error rate
- Zero statutory non-compliance
- Timely audit closures
- Improved payroll turnaround time and automation

Required Knowledge & Skills

- 48 years of hands-on payroll experience.
- Robust knowledge of Indian payroll laws and statutory compliance.
- Hands-on experience with SAP Payroll (mandatory).
- Advanced MS Excel skills (Pivot Tables, XLOOKUP/VLOOKUP, formulas, reconciliations).
- Strong analytical mindset with high accuracy and attention to detail.
- Location Ghansoli, Navi Mumbai

📌 Payroll Executive (Navi Mumbai)
🏢 Network18
📍 Navi Mumbai