Job Title: Payroll & HR Compliance Specialist (Remote)

Employment type: Full-time

About Us:

 99Yellow is a one-stop solution for all HR services, specifically tailored to meet the needs of growing startups. We operate on a Fractional HR model, enabling startups to outsource their entire HR function to us — from onboarding and payroll to compliance, employee engagement, and culture-building initiatives.Whether a startup is just building its first team or scaling rapidly, we provide experienced HR professionals who can run remote HR operations with agility, empathy, and strategic impact.Our founder, Shikha, holds a Master’s degree in Human Resources from the University of Minnesota, USA, and has over 10 years of experience in HR roles across startups such as boAt, Emeritus, and Grabhouse.

With a background that combines both technical and HR expertise, she brings a practical, balanced approach to building effective and people-centric HR solutions.

We are offering two core solutions:

Recruitment Services – End-to-end hiring across functions and levels

Fractional HR Services – Outsourced HR support for startups and growth-stage companies

We work with high-growth companies across sectors and are now looking for a motivated Growth/ Founder's Office Intern to support our outreach and client onboarding efforts.

Role Overview:

We are looking for a Payroll & HR Compliance Specialist to independently manage end-to-end payroll processing and statutory labor law compliance for our startup clients. In this role, you will be responsible for creating tax-efficient salary structures, processing monthly payroll accurately, and ensuring 100% compliance with all statutory regulations in a fully remote setting.

Key Responsibilities:

1. End-to-End Payroll Processing & Salary Structuring

Salary Structuring:



Design and customize competitive, tax-efficient salary structures for client employees (CTC breakdowns, components, allowances, tax deductions). Payroll Execution: Calculate monthly payroll, attendance, leave deductions, variable pay, reimbursements, and final settlements (FnF) with accuracy.

Payroll Software Management: Execute payroll operations through platforms like Keka, Zoho Payroll, Razorpay X, GrytHR, or Excel.

1. Statutory & Labor Compliance

Statutory Filings: Manage monthly calculations, deductions, and timely challan generation/filing for PF, ESIC, Professional Tax (PT), and TDS/Income Tax. Labor Law Adherence: Ensure strict adherence to Shops & Establishments Act, Minimum Wages, Equal Remuneration, Gratuity, POSH, and Maternity Benefit rules across different states.

Statutory Registers: Maintain all required physical and digital statutory registers, audit logs, and compliance documentation for clients.

1. Record Keeping & Audit Support

Maintain error-free employee tax declarations, Form 16s, and investment proof verifications. Coordinate with client accountants/finance teams and statutory authorities during audits or compliance checks.

Key Requirements & Qualifications:

Experience: Minimum 3 years of hands-on experience handling Indian payroll processing and statutory compliance (agency, consultancy, or multi-client experience is a plus).

Core Expertise: Deep knowledge of Indian labor laws, PF, ESIC, PT, TDS, and salary breakdown formulas.

Tech Proficiency: Hands-on experience with payroll tools (Keka, Razorpay Payroll, GrytHR, Zoho) and high proficiency in MS Excel / Google Sheets (VLOOKUP, Pivot Tables, Formulas).

Skills: Strong attention to detail, accuracy with numbers, proactive communication, and ability to work independently in a remote environment.

📌 Payroll and HR Compliance Specialist (Remote) (India)
🏢 99Yellow
📍 India