India Payroll– Associate

PwC South Africa; Bengaluru; On-site; Confidential; Full time

Job summary

PwC offers an Associate – India Payroll role to manage end-to-end payroll operations for employees in India, leveraging Workday and Dayforce, with proactive compliance and strong stakeholder collaboration.

You will ensure accuracy, address complex payroll queries, and work with HR, Finance, Tax, and external vendors to maintain controls and deliver timely payroll processing in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of experience in India payroll processing.
• Hands-on experience with Workday and Dayforce.
• Strong understanding of end-to-end payroll operations and payroll controls.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and payroll reporting tools.
• Sound knowledge of Indian payroll statutory compliance and taxation.

Responsibilities

• Execute end-to-end payroll processing for India payroll within defined timelines.
• Validate payroll inputs including new hires, exits, salary revisions, variable pay, bonuses, reimbursements, and statutory deductions.
• Perform Gross-to-Net (G2N) payroll validation to ensure payroll accuracy and compliance.
• Review payroll reports, identify discrepancies, and resolve issues before payroll finalization.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable statutory regulations including PF, ESI, Professional Tax, Labour Welfare Fund, TDS, and other payroll-related requirements.
• Support payroll audits and maintain payroll documentation and records.
• Work closely with HR, Finance, Tax, and external payroll vendors to ensure smooth payroll operations.
• Manage employee payroll queries and provide timely resolution for both routine and complex payroll-related issues.
• Utilize Workday and Dayforce systems for payroll input management, validation, reporting, and employee data administration.
• Participate in payroll process improvement initiatives and contribute to operational excellence.
• Ensure adherence to internal controls, payroll policies, and compliance requirements.

Skills

Payroll processing

End-to-end payroll operations

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Commerce/Finance/HR/Business Administration

Tools

Workday

Dayforce

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Industry/Sector Not Applicable Specialism Managed Services Management Level Associate Job Description & Summary The Opportunity

Join our Acceleration Center India and help shape the future of business for our diverse client portfolio across geographies and jurisdictions. You’ll work at the heart of global teams across Advisory, Assurance, Tax and Business Services—solving real client challenges through connected collaboration. We’ll help you grow your skills so you can go further. With hands‑on learning, cutting‑edge tools and an inclusive culture, this is your opportunity to do inspiring work that makes a difference—every day.

We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Associate – India Payroll to manage end-to-end payroll operations for employees in India. The ideal candidate should possess strong knowledge of payroll processing, statutory compliance, payroll validations, and HRIS/payroll systems such as Workday and Dayforce. The role requires the ability to handle complex payroll queries, ensure payroll accuracy, and deliver a high level of employee support.

Key Responsibilities

• Execute end-to-end payroll processing for India payroll within defined timelines.
• Validate payroll inputs including new hires, exits, salary revisions, variable pay, bonuses, reimbursements, and statutory deductions.
• Perform Gross-to-Net (G2N) payroll validation to ensure payroll accuracy and compliance.
• Review payroll reports, identify discrepancies, and resolve issues before payroll finalization.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable statutory regulations including PF, ESI, Professional Tax, Labour Welfare Fund, TDS, and other payroll-related requirements.
• Support payroll audits and maintain payroll documentation and records.
• Work closely with HR, Finance, Tax, and external payroll vendors to ensure smooth payroll operations.
• Manage employee payroll queries and provide timely resolution for both routine and complex payroll-related issues.
• Utilize Workday and Dayforce systems for payroll input management, validation, reporting, and employee data administration.
• Participate in payroll process improvement initiatives and contribute to operational excellence.
• Ensure adherence to internal controls, payroll policies, and compliance requirements.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Commerce, Finance, Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 2–5 years of experience in India payroll processing.
• Strong understanding of end-to-end payroll operations and payroll controls.
• Hands‑on experience with Workday and Dayforce.
• Sound knowledge of Indian payroll statutory compliance and taxation.
• Experience in payroll reconciliations, validations, and reporting.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and payroll reporting tools.
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and organizational skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Preferred Skills

• Ability to handle complex payroll scenarios and employee escalations effectively.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced environment with strict payroll deadlines.
• Continuous improvement mindset with a focus on process optimization and customer service.

Key Competencies

• Payroll Processing Excellence
• Statutory Compliance Knowledge
• Analytical Thinking
• Problem Solving
• Stakeholder Management
• Customer Focus
• Attention to Detail
• Team Collaboration

Travel Requirements Not Specified

Are you ready to make a difference? Want to unlock new value by applying your unique perspective and talents? You can grow exponentially at PwC. Here, you can uncover hidden talents, build lifelong relationships rooted in trust and empathy and turn challenges into opportunities for innovation. We’ll help you grow your skills through challenging, meaningful work so you can go further.