Role Overview:
We are looking for a Payroll Specialist to lead our payroll and people operations function, ensuring accurate, timely and compliant payroll administration across both on-roll employees and third-party/3PL resources. The role will own payroll governance, statutory compliance, audits, employee benefits and related people operations while managing internal teams and external partners.
Key Responsibilities

Payroll & HR Operations
• Own end-to-end monthly payroll for on-roll employees as well as third-party/3PL resources, including payroll inputs, validation, processing, reconciliation, disbursement and Full & Final settlements.
• Manage employee lifecycle transactions including joining, exits, salary revisions, variable pay, reimbursements, deductions, loans/advances and other payroll-related changes.
• Ensure accurate and up-to-date employee master data, attendance, leave, compensation and statutory information on the HRMS.
• Act as the escalation point for employee payroll and advantages-related queries and ensure timely resolution.

Statutory Compliance & Audits




• Own statutory payroll compliances including PF, ESI, PT, TDS, LWF, Gratuity, Bonus and applicable labour laws.
• Ensure timely statutory filings, payments, reconciliations and maintenance of compliance records.
• Coordinate and manage internal, statutory and payroll audits, including providing data, resolving observations and implementing corrective actions.
• Track regulatory changes and ensure necessary updates to payroll processes and policies.

3PL / Contract Workforce Management
• Manage payroll operations and statutory compliance for the third-party workforce in partnership with manpower/3PL vendors.
• Own vendor governance including onboarding, documentation, monthly payroll validation, attendance/headcount reconciliation, invoices, statutory compliance and SLA adherence.
• Ensure vendors meet all applicable statutory and contractual obligations for deployed resources.
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📌 Payroll Lead (Bengaluru)
🏢 Vegrow
📍 Bengaluru