Payroll & Compliance Manager

Blue Berry E-services; Dadri; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 2,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Blue Berry E-services in India is seeking a seasoned Payroll & Compliance Lead to manage end-to-end payroll operations for a large on-roll workforce across multiple clients and sites.

You will ensure accurate, timely payroll processing on a monthly/weekly cycle, handle statutory deductions, and supervise a payroll/compliance team. Strong knowledge of Indian labour laws, staffing exposure, and leadership skills are essential.

Qualifications

• 5–10 years of experience in payroll and compliance.
• Mandatory experience in staffing/manpower/recruitment companies.
• Proven experience handling large headcount payroll (1,000+ employees).
• Strong exposure to statutory compliance and labour laws.
• Prior team handling experience is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end payroll processing for a large number of on-roll employees across multiple clients/sites.
• Ensure accurate and timely payroll processing on a monthly/weekly cycle.
• Handle payroll inputs including attendance, overtime, incentives, deductions, arrears, and reimbursements.
• Ensure statutory deductions (PF, ESI, PT, LWF, TDS, etc.) are correctly calculated.
• Manage payroll finalization, payslip generation, and bank file uploads.
• Handle full & final settlements, gratuity, bonus, and leave encashment.
• Coordinate with HR, Operations, and Finance for payroll and compliance queries.
• Support client audits and compliance reporting.

Skills

Labour law knowledge

Payroll processing

Analytical skills

People management

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Excel skills

Education

Graduate/Postgraduate (HR, Commerce, Finance)

Tools

Payroll software

HRMS systems

Job description

Role & responsibilities-

Payroll Management

• Manage end-to-end payroll processing for a large number of on-roll employees across multiple clients/sites
• Ensure accurate and timely payroll processing on a monthly/weekly cycle
• Handle payroll inputs including attendance, overtime, incentives, deductions, arrears, and reimbursements
• Ensure statutory deductions (PF, ESI, PT, LWF, TDS, etc.) are correctly calculated
• Manage payroll finalization, payslip generation, and bank file uploads
• Handle full & final settlements, gratuity, bonus, and leave encashment

Statutory Compliance

• Ensure compliance with all labour laws and statutory regulations, including:
• Provident Fund (PF)
• Employee State Insurance (ESI)
• Professional Tax (PT)
• Labour Welfare Fund (LWF)
• Bonus Act, Gratuity Act, CLRA, Minimum Wages, Shops & Establishment Act
• Timely filing of returns, challans, and statutory reports
• Coordinate and handle labour inspections, audits, and notices
• Maintain compliance documentation and statutory registers

Client & Stakeholder Coordination

• Coordinate with internal teams (HR, Operations, Finance) and external stakeholders
• Address payroll and compliance queries from employees and clients
• Support client audits and compliance reporting requirements

Team Management

• Lead, train, and supervise the payroll & compliance team
• Allocate work, monitor performance, and ensure SLA adherence
• Process improvements to handle high-volume payroll efficiently
• Ensure backup planning and knowledge sharing within the team

Systems & Process Management

• Work on payroll software and HRMS systems
• Ensure data accuracy and integrity
• Identify opportunities for automation and process optimization
• Prepare MIS reports, dashboards, and management reports

Preferred candidate profile-

Education

• Graduate/Postgraduate (HR, Commerce, Finance preferred)

Experience

• 5-10 years of experience in payroll & compliance
• Mandatory experience in staffing/manpower/recruitment companies
• Proven experience handling large headcount payroll (1,000+ employees)
• Strong exposure to statutory compliance and labour laws
• Prior team handling experience is mandatory

Skills & Competencies

• Strong knowledge of Indian labour laws & statutory compliance
• Hands‑on payroll processing experience
• Excellent analytical and problem‑solving skills
• Strong leadership and people management skills
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Good communication and stakeholder management skills
• Proficiency in Excel and payroll systems

Preferred Skills

• Experience with multi-location payroll
• Exposure to audits and labour department interactions.