Job Title: Associate India Payroll

Experience: 2 to 5 Years (Relevant Payroll Experience)

Work Mode - Work from Office

Night shift

Job Summary

We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Associate India Payroll to manage end-to-end payroll operations for employees in India. The ideal candidate should possess strong knowledge of payroll processing, statutory compliance, payroll validations, and HRIS/payroll systems such as Workday and Dayforce. The role requires the ability to handle complex payroll queries, ensure payroll accuracy, and deliver a high level of employee support.

Key Responsibilities

- Execute end-to-end payroll processing for India payroll within defined timelines.
- Validate payroll inputs including recent hires, exits, salary revisions, variable pay, bonuses, reimbursements, and statutory deductions.
- Perform Gross-to-Net (G2N) payroll validation to ensure payroll accuracy and compliance.
- Review payroll reports, identify discrepancies, and resolve issues before payroll finalization.
- Ensure compliance with all applicable statutory regulations including PF, ESI, Professional Tax, Labour Welfare Fund, TDS, and other payroll-related requirements.
- Support payroll audits and maintain payroll documentation and records.
- Work closely with HR, Finance, Tax, and external payroll vendors to ensure smooth payroll operations.
- Manage employee payroll queries and provide timely resolution for both routine and complex payroll-related issues.




- Utilize Workday and Dayforce systems for payroll input management, validation, reporting, and employee data administration.
- Participate in payroll process improvement initiatives and contribute to operational excellence.
- Ensure adherence to internal controls, payroll policies, and compliance requirements.

Required Qualifications

- Bachelor's degree in Commerce, Finance, Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field. • 2-5 years of experience in India payroll processing. • Strong understanding of end-to-end payroll operations and payroll controls. • Hands-on experience with Workday and Dayforce. • Sound knowledge of Indian payroll statutory compliance and taxation. • Experience in payroll reconciliations, validations, and reporting. • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and payroll reporting tools. • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills. • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Preferred Skills

- Ability to handle complex payroll scenarios and employee escalations effectively. • High attention to detail and accuracy. • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with strict payroll deadlines. • Continuous improvement mindset with a focus on process optimization and customer service.

Key Competencies

- Payroll Processing Excellence • Statutory Compliance Knowledge • Analytical Thinking • Problem Solving • Stakeholder Management • Customer Focus • Attention to Detail • Team Collaboration

📌 India Payroll (Bangalore Rural)
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