A day in the life of this role
Meritto is looking for a detail-oriented and experienced Payroll professional to manage end-to-end payroll
operations. The role requires hands-on experience with payroll tools, robust statutory compliance knowledge, and deep expertise in TDS, reconciliations, and MIS reporting.
Key Responsibilities
Payroll Operations
• Manage end-to-end monthly payroll processing with accuracy and adherence to timelines
• Process attendance, leave, incentives, reimbursements, deductions, arrears, and F&F; settlements
• Ensure accurate salary structures and payouts across employees and consultants
• Support payroll closures and coordination with Finance
TDS & Tax Compliance
• Compute and deduct TDS on salaries as per Income Tax regulations
• Manage quarterly TDS return filings (Form 24Q) with accuracy and timelines
• Handle TDS reconciliations with books and TRACES
• Ensure timely issuance of Form 16 and resolution of TDS-related discrepancies
• Liaise with auditors and consultants for TDS assessments and notices
Payroll Systems & Tools
• Manage payroll using Zoho People / Zoho Payroll or similar HRMS tools
• Maintain employee payroll master data and system configurations
• Coordinate with HR/IT for system improvements and issue resolution
• Support payroll audits and system enhancements
Statutory Compliance
• Ensure compliance with PF, ESI, PT, TDS, LWF, Gratuity, etc.
• Manage statutory filings, challans, and reconciliations
• Coordinate with consultants and authorities during audits or assessments
• Stay updated with changes in payroll laws and regulations
MIS & Reporting
• Prepare detailed payroll MIS reports, dashboards, and management summaries
• Perform payroll, TDS, and statutory reconciliations on a periodic basis
• Generate variance analysis and insights for leadership review
• Support month-end and year-end payroll reporting and audits