Manager/Senior Manager Payroll & Compliance

Kolte Patil Developers Ltd.; Pune District; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Kolte Patil Developers Ltd. in Pune seeks an experienced Manager / Sr. Manager – Payroll & Compliance to lead end-to-end payroll operations, ensure statutory labour law adherence, and guide the transition to the New Labour Wage Codes.

This role blends operations, analytics, and HR tech proficiency. You will manage payroll processing for 1000+ employees, handle EPF/ESIC, PT, LWF, and tax computations, and integrate HRIS (SAP SuccessFactors).

Qualifications

• Experience in payroll processing and statutory compliance in a corporate setting.
• Knowledge of Indian payroll, tax laws, and benefits administration.
• Familiarity with the New Labour Wage Codes transition.

Responsibilities

• Oversee end-to-end monthly payroll processing for all employees.
• Ensure compliance with EPF, ESIC, PT, LWF, Gratuity, and Bonus acts.
• Lead HRIS integration and payroll data management (SAP SuccessFactors).
• Coordinate with finance for payroll funding and ledger posting.
• Prepare monthly payroll dashboards and respond to salary tax queries.

Skills

Payroll processing

Excel advanced

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Commerce/Finance/HR

MBA in HR or Labour Laws diploma (preferred)

Tools

SAP SuccessFactors

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Job Title: Manager /Sr. Manager - Payroll & Compliance

Department: Human Resources

Location: Pune

Role Summary

We are seeking an experienced Manager of Payroll and Compliance to oversee our end-to-end payroll operations and ensure absolute adherence to statutory labor laws. The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise in Indian payroll processing, tax regulations, and benefits administration, alongside a proactive approach to managing the transition toward the upcoming New Labour Wage Codes. This role requires a blend of operational excellence, expert analytical skills and proficiency in HR technology platforms.

Key Responsibilities

1. End-to-End Payroll Management

• Oversee the accurate and timely processing of monthly payroll for all employees, ensuring zero-defect output.
• Oversee attendance, leave records, and other allowances as inputs for payroll processing.
• Administer the Full & Final (F&F) settlement process for exiting employees in adherence to company turnaround times.
• Coordinate with the finance department for payroll funding, reconciliation, and accurate ledger posting.
• Manage annual investment declarations, proof verification, and precise income tax computations (TDS) under old and new tax regimes.

2. Statutory Compliance & Labor Laws

• Ensure 100% compliance with all statutory acts including EPF, ESIC, Professional Tax (PT), Labour Welfare Fund (LWF), Payment of Gratuity Act, and Payment of Bonus Act.
• Manage & execute the organization's plan for restructuring & compliance for the implementation of the New Labour Wage Codes.
• Manage timely filing of all statutory returns and maintain accurate registers as required by state and central labor laws.
• Act as the primary point of contact for internal/external audits and liaison with government labor departments and compliance vendors.

3. HRIS & Technology Integration

• Should be able to use HRIS platforms (specifically SAP SuccessFactors) to manage master data, extract information from various reports and generate payroll inputs.
• Well versed with digital compliance tools and identify opportunities to digitize compliance tracking and improve the employee experience regarding payroll queries and tax planning.
• Maintain data integrity and confidentiality across all HR systems and employee records.

4. Reporting, Analytics & Advisory

• Prepare and deliver monthly payroll dashboards, highlighting variances and compliance metrics
• Address and resolve complex employee grievances related to salary, taxation, and statutory deductions within defined SLAs.

Qualifications & Experience

• Education: Bachelors degree in Commerce, Finance, Human Resources, or a related field. (MBA in HR or a specialized diploma in Labour Laws is highly preferred).
• Experience: 812 years of core experience in payroll processing and statutory compliance within a mid-to-large corporate environment. (Payroll handling of 1000+ white collar employees)
• Technical Skills:
  • Hands-on experience with top-tier HRIS platforms (SAP SuccessFactors experience is a strong advantage).
  • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (VLOOKUP, pivot tables, complex formulas).
• Knowledge: Deep understanding of the Indian Income Tax Act (as it pertains to salaries) and comprehensive knowledge of state-specific and central labor regulations.
• Attributes: Exceptional attention to detail, and the ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion.