Executive - Rewards & Payroll

Marks & Spencer Plc; Gurgaon; On-site; INR 550,000 - 850,000; Full time

Job summary

Marks & Spencer Plc in Gurgaon, Haryana, India, is seeking an Executive - Payroll & Compliance to ensure accurate, timely payroll operations and strong compliance controls. The role involves processing payroll inputs, coordinating with Finance, HR Operations, and external vendors, and supporting statutory filings.

The candidate should have 3–5 years of payroll experience in India, familiarity with SAP and Darwin, and strong Excel skills.

Qualifications

• Graduation or Post Graduation required.
• 3–5 years of payroll processing experience in India.
• Knowledge of statutory compliances is required.
• Experience coordinating with multiple stakeholders is preferred.
• SAP and Darwin experience is an added advantage.

Responsibilities

• Collect monthly payroll inputs (joiners, leavers, salary changes, deductions, reimbursements, referrals) and Time & Attendance data within the payroll calendar.
• Upload inputs in the payroll system, validate using checklists, and process attendance corrections with approvals.
• Support payroll for employees, third-party colleagues and consultants, including bank detail updates and follow-up on failed salary transfers.
• Collect exit data and clearances, prepare F&F working sheets, and submit for review and approval.
• Support Wage Protection System (WPS) and other salary payment-related activities.
• Coordinate payments with Finance, share F&F statements, and track pending cases.
• Prepare data and process statutory payments (PF, ESI, PT, LWF, TDS) within due dates.
• Support monthly/quarterly returns, GL/JV data and reconciliations with working files.
• Assist in updating employee records and payroll inputs for joins, moves, and exits with HR Operations.
• Assist in administration of apprentices (NAPS/NATS) and temporary workforce with internal teams/vendors.
• Coordinate with vendors for payroll, compliances, TeamLease and Car Lease arrangements.
• Manage end-to-end invoice processing in SAP (PO creation, posting, SRN/GRN, documentation, approvals).

Skills

MS Office

Advanced Excel

Macro Writing

Education

Graduation / Post Graduation

Tools

SAP

Darwin

Job description

DLF Cybercity, Infinity Tower - C, Gurgaon, Haryana, India

3 - 5 Years

Full Time

Job Description

Role title

Executive - Payroll & Compliance

Purpose of role

To ensure accurate, timely, and compliant payroll operations by managing payroll processes, strengthening controls, supporting continuous improvement initiatives, and delivering high-quality service to employees and stakeholders.

Key accountabilities, responsibilities, and measures

Payroll & Compliances

• Collect monthly payroll inputs (joiners, leavers, salary changes, deductions, reimbursements, referral payouts) and Time & Attendance data within the payroll calendar.
• Upload inputs in the payroll system, validate using defined checklists, and process attendance corrections/reversals with required approvals.
• Support payroll for employees, third-party colleagues and consultants, including bank detail updates and follow-up on failed salary transfers.
• Collect exit data and clearances, prepare F&F working sheets as per policy, and submit for review and approval.
• Support WPS (Wage Protection System) and other salary payment-related activities.
• Coordinate payment with Finance, share F&F statements, and track pending cases.
• Prepare data and make approved payments for statutory deductions (such as PF, ESI, PT, LWF and TDS, as applicable) within due dates.
• Support monthly/quarterly returns, GL/JV data and reconciliations with working files for review.
• Support employee record updates and payroll-related inputs for joiners, movements and exits, in coordination with the HR Operations team.
• Assist in administration of NAPS/NATS apprentices and temporary workforce in coordination with internal teams and vendors.
• Managing vendor coordination for seamless processing with all vendors for Payroll, compliances, TeamLease and Car Lease vendors.
• Manage end-to-end invoice processing in SAP, including PO creation, invoice monitoring and posting, SRN/GRN creation, document validation, and timely follow-up for approvals and payments.

Key Relationships and Stakeholders

• HR Operations Team
• Payroll Team
• HRBP & Talent Acquisition Team
• Store Managers

Key Skills

• Technical Skills: MS Office Suite, Advanced Excel Skills.
• Advanced-level Excel and Macro Writing skills preferred.
• Soft Skills: Good Communication Skills.

Qualifications and Experience

Qualification:

• Graduation / Post Graduation

Experience:

• 3 to 5 years in India payroll processing.
• Prior experience and knowledge of statutory compliances.
• Prior experience collaborating with multiple stakeholders.
• Experience on SAP and Darwin is an added advantage.

Job Snapshot

Updated Date

22-10-2026

Job ID

Job_806

Department

Colleague Services

Location

Location DLF Cybercity, Infinity Tower - C, Gurgaon, Haryana, India