Job Title: Manager /Sr. Manager - Payroll & Compliance

Department: Human Resources

Location: Pune

Role Summary

We are seeking an experienced Manager of Payroll and Compliance to oversee our end-to-end payroll operations and ensure absolute adherence to statutory labor laws. The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise in Indian payroll processing, tax regulations, and benefits administration, alongside a proactive approach to managing the transition toward the upcoming New Labour Wage Codes. This role requires a blend of operational excellence, expert analytical skills and proficiency in HR technology platforms.

Key Responsibilities

1. End-to-End Payroll Management

- Oversee the accurate and timely processing of monthly payroll for all employees, ensuring zero-defect output.
- Oversee attendance, leave records, and other allowances as inputs for payroll processing.
- Administer the Full & Final (F&F;) settlement process for exiting employees in adherence to company turnaround times.
- Coordinate with the finance department for payroll funding, reconciliation, and accurate ledger posting.
- Manage annual investment declarations, proof verification, and precise income tax computations (TDS) under old and new tax regimes.

2. Statutory Compliance & Labor Laws

- Ensure 100% compliance with all statutory acts including EPF, ESIC, Professional Tax (PT), Labour Welfare Fund (LWF), Payment of Gratuity Act, and Payment of Bonus Act.
- Manage & execute the organization's plan for restructuring & compliance for the implementation of the New Labour Wage Codes.
- Manage timely filing of all statutory returns and maintain accurate registers as required by state and central labor laws.




- Act as the primary point of contact for internal/external audits and liaison with government labor departments and compliance vendors.

3. HRIS & Technology Integration

- Should be able to use HRIS platforms (specifically SAP SuccessFactors) to manage master data, extract information from various reports and generate payroll inputs.
- Well versed with digital compliance tools and identify opportunities to digitize compliance tracking and improve the employee experience regarding payroll queries and tax planning.
- Maintain data integrity and confidentiality across all HR systems and employee records.

4. Reporting, Analytics & Advisory

- Prepare and deliver monthly payroll dashboards, highlighting variances and compliance metrics
- Address and resolve complex employee grievances related to salary, taxation, and statutory deductions within defined SLAs.

Qualifications & Experience

- Education: Bachelors degree in Commerce, Finance, Human Resources, or a related field. (MBA in HR or a specialized diploma in Labour Laws is highly preferred).
- Experience: 812 years of core experience in payroll processing and statutory compliance within a mid-to-large corporate setting. (Payroll handling of 1000+ white collar employees)

- Technical Skills:
- Hands-on experience with top-tier HRIS platforms (SAP SuccessFactors experience is a strong advantage).
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (VLOOKUP, pivot tables, complex formulas).
- Knowledge: Deep understanding of the Indian Income Tax Act (as it pertains to salaries) and comprehensive knowledge of state-specific and central labor regulations.
- Attributes: Exceptional attention to detail, and the ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion.

📌 Manager/Senior Manager Payroll & Compliance (Pune)
🏢 Kolte Patil
📍 Pune