Payroll Management Specialist ABOUT XAPADS MEDIA Born in India built for the world Xapads is a 20-year-strong programmatic force with offices in India New York London Dubai Singapore Jakarta and more We are not just present in global markets - we are making waves With our in-house platforms products like Xerxes Mobile-First Performance DSP Xaprio Mobile Web DSP and Unwire CTV DSP we empower 200 leading brands and agency partners including GroupM Publicis OMD and Dentsu Powered by 200 employees across global locations we continue to expand our footprint while delivering performance at scale Recognized as a Great Place to Work for four consecutive years and ranked among the Top 100 Companies for Women we believe in building not just careers but legacies JOB SUMMARY We are seeking a highly experienced Payroll Management Specialist with a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience to independently manage end-to-end payroll operations The role demands strong expertise in Indian payroll statutory compliances taxation labour laws and hands-on experience with contemporary payroll systems The incumbent will be responsible for ensuring accurate payroll processing statutory adherence and smooth coordination with internal and external stakeholders ROLES RESPONSIBILITIES Manage end-to-end payroll processing for employees ensuring timely and accurate salary disbursement Ensure compliance with Indian Income Tax laws including TDS calculations deductions challans and returns Handle investment declaration verification of proofs and annual tax computation Manage statutory compliances and filings related to EPF ESI and other applicable labour laws Ensure adherence to New Labour Codes and keep payroll practices aligned with regulatory updates Operate and manage payroll using Zoho Payroll Manage payroll for international overseas employees acting as the primary point of contact and ensuring accuracy compliance and coordination across multiple geographies using platforms such as Remote Rippling or similar tools Address and resolve payroll-related employee queries in a timely and professional manner Maintain payroll records statutory registers and reports for audits and internal reviews Coordinate with Finance HR consultants and government authorities for payroll and compliance matters Support year-end payroll activities including Form 16 generation reconciliation and audits REQUIREMENTS Minimum 6 years of hands-on experience in payroll management and statutory compliances Bachelor s degree in Commerce or Finance Strong working knowledge of Indian Income Taxation payroll structuring and TDS Thorough knowledge of EPF and ESI laws compliance filings and statutory timelines Proven experience in investment declaration management and proof verification Mandatory experience with Zoho People and Zoho Payroll Experience with Remote Rippling or similar global payroll platforms Strong attention to detail with high standards of data accuracy and confidentiality Excellent analytical communication and stakeholder management skills Hands-on experience managing international multi-country payroll including coordination with global payroll vendors and understanding of cross-border payroll processes GOOD TO HAVE Chartered Accountant CA qualification will be an added advantage Payroll taxation or compliance certifications will be an added advantage Exposure to multi-geo or international business operations Job Types Full-time Permanent Pay 35 000 00 - 65 000 00 per month Perks Health insurance Leave encashment Work from home Work Location In person