Overview:

SSOE provides unparalleled opportunities for professional growth, offering the advantages typical of a large firm combined with the collaborative and supportive culture commonly associated with smaller organizations. We prioritize an employee-centric atmosphere that fosters a healthy work-life balance, exceptional benefits, and a commitment to continuous learning.

When you work at SSOE, you work with the best and you're a part of something bigger than yourself. Our commitment to providing the best possible workplace for our employees gives us a competitive advantage—helping us attract and retain top talent and drive better business results.

We are particularly seeking individuals with strong in-house payroll experience for a 12 months contractual role. As a key member of our team, you will independently manage and execute in-house end to end payroll processing and administration. Your expertise in maintaining accurate payroll records, ensuring compliance with payroll regulations, and addressing payroll-related inquiries will be crucial in supporting our financial operations and contributing to our overall success.

AI and Innovation:

As part of our commitment to innovation, all team members will be trained on Microsoft Copilot and empowered to use it as a core tool in their everyday work.

Responsibilities:

The following duties are typical of the position, but are not all encompassing. Responsibilities include those required to deliver quality service on schedule and within budget in a team workplace.

Main responsibilities will include:

- Independently manage and execute end to end in-house payroll processing and administration.
- Prepares accurate payroll tax returns and other year-end reports.




- Initiates and processes payroll tax deposits internally to ensure accurate and timely compliance.
- Gathers and prepares payroll data and creates payroll reports using KEKA software.
- Maintains Employee Profiles in prevailing accounting payroll software.
- Balances, controls and processes earnings and voluntary/involuntary deductions; Corrects out of balance conditions.
- Ensure accuracy and compliance with local, state, and federal regulations governing payroll and employee benefits.
- Prepares and/or assists with daily Time Balancing process.
- Coordinate with internal HR and Finance teams to collect and verify payroll data (hours worked, salaries, bonuses, deductions, etc.).
- Initiates creative solutions for continuous improvement.
- Responsible for communicating with employees regarding payroll-related inquiries and issues.
- Assists with various non-payroll duties accounting activity as necessary and assigned (A/P, A/R, etc.), including daily cash receipts, bank reconciliation, and client billings.
- Works independently with little supervision. Coordinates all payroll related needs to Controller.
- Handles highly proprietary information in confidential manner.
- May be required to work overtime to meet accounting closing schedules.

Work timings:

This position will follow a split-shift schedule as outlined below:

- Monday & Tuesday (Work from Office): 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.




- Wednesday to Friday (Remote): 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM and 4:30 PM to 8:30 PM.

Qualifications:

What You Will Bring:

- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a relevant field (Bcom / BAF).
- 5 to 8 years of experience executing payroll with a strong focus on independently managing in-house payroll processes.
- Familiarity with KEKA software is desirable.

- In-depth understanding of local and government payroll regulations and accounting rules.
- Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy in processing payroll and financial transactions.
- Proven experience with office software including Excel and cloud-based payroll software is required.
- Fluency in English communication.
- The candidate should be comfortable working the specified split-shift schedule.

Additional Perks Offered:

- A collaborative and supportive culture where you’re not just a number—you’re a critical and highly valued member of our team!
- Hybrid work module.
- As part of a multidisciplinary team, you will experience exciting projects from start to finish and interface directly with some of the most forward-thinking clients in the world.
- A mindset of continuous learning where you are encouraged to ask questions, bring fresh ideas to the table, and pursue your professional development goals.
- A diversity of market sectors, project types, and geographic locations that help insulate your career from economic ups and downs.
- A formal career path and real opportunities for advancement.
- A holistic approach to compensation and benefits that supports your physical and mental health, encourages work-life balance, and empowers your career advancement and financial success.

📌 Payroll Specialist (Mumbai)
🏢 SSOE
📍 Mumbai