Key Responsibilities

1. Payroll Management

- Manage end-to-end payroll processing for monthly, quarterly, and annual cycles.
- Validate payroll inputs including attendance, overtime, incentives, bonuses, and deductions.
- Ensure accurate calculation of salaries, reimbursements, and benefits as per organizational policies.
- Conduct pre- and post-payroll audits to ensure accuracy and compliance.
- Process final settlements (F&F;) for exited employees.

2. Compliance & Statutory Reporting

- Ensure timely submission and compliance with all statutory requirements including PF, ESI, PT, LWF, Income Tax (TDS), and Gratuity.
- Prepare and file statutory returns and coordinate with consultants or authorities as required.
- Stay updated on changes in payroll legislation and implement updates in payroll systems and processes accordingly.

3. Systems & Process Management

- Manage payroll through SAP / other ERP platforms ensuring data integrity and system efficiency.
- Coordinate with HR, Finance, and IT teams for smooth integration of employee data and payroll information.
- Implement process automation and continuous improvements to enhance accuracy and turnaround time.

4. Reporting & Analysis

- Prepare monthly payroll MIS, reconciliation statements, and variance analysis.
- Support finance teams in payroll accounting, provisions,



and audit requirements.
- Assist in budget planning and forecasting related to payroll cost and headcount movements.

5. Employee Support & Audits

- Address employee queries related to salary, deductions, and tax efficiently and confidentially.
- Support internal and external audits by preparing necessary documentation and reconciliations.
- Ensure data confidentiality and adherence to data protection policies at all times.

Qualifications:

- Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field.

(Master’s degree or certification in Finance preferred.)

- 8 – 11 years of relevant experience in end-to-end payroll management, preferably within a shared services or multinational workplace.
- Proficiency in SAP (Payroll Module) or equivalent payroll/HRMS software is mandatory.
- Strong knowledge of labour laws, taxation, and statutory compliance.
- Excellent analytical, numerical, and problem-solving skills.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills for cross-functional collaboration.
- High attention to detail, accuracy, and ability to handle confidential information with integrity.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and meet tight deadlines.

📌 Assistant Payroll Manager (Chennai)
🏢 Metayb
📍 Chennai