Overview
The Payroll Asst Analyst is responsible for supporting end-to-end payroll operations, ensuring accurate and timely payroll processing, statutory compliance, reconciliations, reporting, and employee support. The role works closely with HR, Finance, external payroll vendors, and business stakeholders to maintain payroll accuracy and compliance.
Responsibilities
Payroll Processing
Coordinate end-to-end payroll activities for assigned populations.
Validate monthly payroll inputs including current hires, exits, transfers, promotions, salary changes, allowances, deductions, overtime, and leave adjustments.
Review payroll outputs and identify discrepancies before final processing.
Support payroll calendar execution and ensure all deadlines are met.
Payroll Validation & Reconciliation
Perform payroll audits and variance analysis.
Prepare headcount and payroll value reconciliations month-over-month.
Validate payroll reports, earning and deduction balances, and statutory outputs.
Investigate payroll discrepancies and drive resolution with relevant stakeholders.




Finance & Accounting Support
Prepare and validate payroll journals and supporting documentation.
Coordinate with Finance and Treasury teams for salary payments.
Support payroll accruals and month-end activities.
Ensure payroll accounting records are accurate and complete.
Compliance & Statutory Activities
Ensure compliance with labor laws, tax regulations, social security, PF, ESI, and other statutory requirements.
Support statutory filings, audits, and documentation requests.
Maintain payroll records in accordance with company and regulatory requirements.
Employee Support
Respond to employee queries related to salary, tax, leave impact, shift allowance, reimbursements, and deductions.
Provide payroll guidance to employees, managers, and HR partners.
Ensure timely and accurate resolution of payroll tickets and escalations.
Vendor & Stakeholder Management
Coordinate with external payroll vendors for payroll process

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