Payroll Specialist – Indian Payroll

Mode: Onsite

Location: Indiranagar, Bangalore, India

Employment Type: Full time

Experience: 4–7 Years

About 21K School

21K School is Asia’s leading online school, delivering world-class, personalised education to learners across 70+ countries.

We are building the future of schooling—one that is borderless, flexible, and learner-centric. Our model combines academic excellence, technology, and strong parent engagement to create a scalable and future-ready learning ecosystem.

As we continue to grow, we are looking for professionals who can build robust, accurate, and compliant processes that support our people and business operations.

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced Payroll Specialist – Indian Payroll to manage the end-to-end payroll process and ensure accurate and timely payroll administration for employees.

The role will be responsible for payroll processing, statutory compliance, PF and ESI administration, payroll documentation, audits, and ensuring adherence to applicable labour laws and regulations.

The ideal candidate should have strong hands-on experience in Indian payroll, excellent attention to detail, and a thorough understanding of statutory requirements.

Key ResponsibilitiesEnd-to-End Payroll Management

- Manage the complete monthly payroll cycle, ensuring accurate and timely payroll processing.
- Validate payroll inputs including attendance, leave, new joiners, exits, deductions, reimbursements, and other payroll components.
- Coordinate with HR and Finance teams to ensure accurate payroll inputs and timely closure.
- Identify and resolve payroll discrepancies and employee payroll-related queries.





Statutory Compliance
- Manage statutory payroll compliances including PF, ESI, Professional Tax, TDS, and other applicable statutory requirements .
- Ensure timely preparation, filing, and payment of statutory contributions and returns.
- Stay updated on changes in payroll-related labour laws, regulations, and statutory requirements.
- Ensure payroll processes remain compliant with applicable laws and regulations.

PF & ESI Administration
- Handle end-to-end PF and ESI processes, including employee registrations, contributions, monthly filings, and related documentation.
- Address employee queries and resolve discrepancies related to PF and ESI.
- Coordinate with relevant authorities or external partners whenever required.

Payroll Audits & Documentation
- Maintain accurate payroll records, registers, reports, and statutory documentation.
- Support internal and external payroll audits and provide required reports and documentation.
- Ensure payroll data is accurate, complete, confidential, and readily available for audit purposes.
- Implement appropriate checks and controls to minimise payroll errors.

Reporting & Process Improvement
- Prepare payroll-related MIS and statutory reports as required.
- Identify opportunities to improve payroll processes, controls,



and efficiency.
- Maintain confidentiality and integrity of employee compensation and payroll information.
- Collaborate with HR, Finance, and other stakeholders on payroll-related matters.

Selection Criteria

Experience

- 4–7 years of hands-on experience in Indian payroll processing and administration .
- Strong experience managing end-to-end payroll operations.
- Prior experience handling PF, ESI, statutory compliance, and payroll audits.
- Experience working with payroll/HRMS platforms is preferred.

Must Have
- Strong knowledge of Indian payroll processes and statutory compliances.
- Hands-on experience with PF and ESI administration.
- Good understanding of applicable labour laws and payroll regulations.
- Strong analytical and numerical skills.
- High attention to detail and accuracy.
- Ability to handle confidential employee information with discretion.
- Strong coordination and stakeholder management skills.

Positive to Have
- Experience working with Keka or similar HRMS/payroll platforms .
- Experience in a fast-paced or growing organisation.
- Professional certification in payroll, HR operations, or related areas.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
- Payroll accuracy and timely payroll closure.
- Timely completion of statutory filings and payments.
- Accuracy of PF, ESI, and other statutory deductions.
- Successful completion of payroll audits with minimal discrepancies.
- Timely resolution of employee payroll queries.
- Accuracy and completeness of payroll documentation and reports.
- Continuous improvement in payroll processes and controls.

📌 Payroll Specialist (Bengaluru)
🏢 21K School
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