Assistant Manager - Payroll

Hector And Streak Consulting; Navi Mumbai; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 2,600,000; Full time

Job summary

Hector And Streak Consulting is seeking an Assistant Payroll Manager in Navi Mumbai to oversee end-to-end payroll operations for large employee headcounts. You will coordinate with HR, Finance, and vendors to ensure timely, compliant salary processing and resolve payroll queries.

The role requires 8+ years of experience and a graduate degree. You will lead process improvements, manage monthly JVs, and ensure statutory compliance across Labour Codes and tax provisions.

Qualifications

• Minimum qualifications: Graduate.
• Minimum experience: 8+ years of experience.
• Client needs someone with 20000+ employee headcount end-to-end salary processing experience.

Responsibilities

• Large-scale payroll processing with strong accuracy controls.
• System and vendor management for in-house and outsourced payrolls.
• Handle monthly salary JVs, month-end salary schedules, and closing activities.
• Maintain understanding of income tax, gratuity, PF provisions and Labour Codes.
• Perform payroll analytics to support data-driven decisions.
• Manage full and final settlements for employees.
• Liaise with HR, Finance and other stakeholders for salary processing.
• Utilize advanced Google Sheets/Excel and presentation tools for reporting.

Skills

Advanced Google Sheets/Excel

Data Management

Education

Graduate

Tools

Google Sheets

Microsoft Excel

Google Slides

PowerPoint

Job description

Requirements

• Minimum Qualifications: Graduate
• Minimum Experience: 8+ Years of Experience

Please Note: Client needs someone with 20000+ employee headcount end to end salary processing experience.

Job Summary:

The Assistant Payroll Manager is responsible for managing end-to-end payroll operations, ensuring

timely and accurate salary processing while maintaining compliance with statutory regulations and

company policies. The role involves coordinating with HR, Finance, and external vendors, resolving

payroll-related queries, managing payroll records, and driving process improvements to enhance

efficiency and accuracy.

Key Responsibilities and Deliverables:

• Large-Scale Payroll Processing: Oversee and manage large payrolls while maintaining strong control over numbers and accuracy.
• System & Vendor Management: Maintain hands-on working experience with in-house systems and manage relationships with outsourcing firms while handling payroll processing for large clients.
• Financial Acumen & Accounting: Apply financial understanding and accounting knowledge to handle monthly salary JVs (Journal Vouchers), prepare month-end salary schedules, and complete month-end closing activities related to salary.
• Statutory Compliance: Maintain in-depth understanding and oversight of Income Tax provisions, Gratuity provisions, PF (Provident Fund) provisions, and other salary-related statutory compliances including the Labour Codes provisions related to Payroll.
• Payroll Analytics: Perform payroll analysis to support data-driven decisions and operational oversight.
• Full & Final Settlements: Manage and execute the complete employee Full and Final Settlement process.
• Stakeholder Management: Demonstrate strong interpersonal skills when liaising with different functional partners across the organization.
• Software Proficiency: Utilize advanced Google Sheets/Excel skills and working knowledge of Google Slides/Microsoft PowerPoint for data management and reporting.

Key Competencies:

• Advanced Google Sheets/ Excel & Data Management
• Attention to Detail
• Analytical & Problem-Solving Ability
• Communication & Interpersonal Skills
• Stakeholder Coordination
• Time Management
• Learning Agility
• Result Orientation
• Commitment to Excellence