Payroll Controller

Ceragon Networks; Delhi; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Ceragon Networks is seeking an experienced payroll lead for India to manage end-to-end payroll processing using Fusion (HRMS) and external service providers. The role emphasizes accuracy, regulatory compliance, and timely salary disbursements, with focus on tax deductions, statutory compliance, and data integrity.

The ideal candidate will have CA or MBA with 5+ years of payroll experience, strong Oracle knowledge, and excellent stakeholder management, communication, and analytical skills to

Qualifications

• CA or MBA with 5+ years of relevant experience
• Strong knowledge of payroll processes and controls
• Experience with Oracle payroll or HRMS would be an advantage
• Good reporting and presentation skills
• Stakeholder management and effective communication

Responsibilities

• Oversee end-to-end payroll processing in India
• Ensure compliance with tax regulations, labor laws, and company policies
• Maintain payroll records, timesheets, and leave tracking
• Address payroll queries and resolve discrepancies
• Collaborate with Payroll Operations on salary adjustments and hires/exits
• Generate payroll reports and provide insights for audits and reviews
• Drive payroll automation and process improvements
• Develop payroll dashboards and MIS reports for decision making
• Coordinate with vendors for payroll services and related benefits
• Ensure timely and accurate delivery of India payroll

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Critical thinking

Education

CA/MBA

Tools

Oracle

US GAAP

IND AS

Job description

Description

• Oversee end-to-end payroll processing, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely salary disbursement in using Fusion (HRMS) and an external service provider.
• Ensure adherence to tax regulations, labor laws, and company policies related to payroll, statutory deductions (PF, ESI, TDS, PT, Gratuity, etc.), and benefits.
• Maintain and manage payroll records, employee data, timesheets, and leave tracking, etc.
• Address and resolve payroll-related queries, discrepancies, and grievances from employees.
• Collaborate with Payroll Operations to manage salary adjustments, new hires, exits, and other compensation-related changes.
• Generate and analyse payroll reports, providing insights for audits, management reviews, and compliance monitoring.
• Drive payroll automation and process improvements for efficiency and accuracy.
• Payroll Dashboard & MIS Analytics: Develop payroll dashboards, create MIS reports, and provide analytics to support decision-making.
• Payroll Operations: Ensure payroll processes align with broader HR operations and compliance needs.
• Accounting of Payroll and Related Benefits
• Vendor management at the operational level
• Process automation and digitalisation
• The role is responsible for ensuring the timely and accurate delivery of India payroll.

REQUIREMENTS

• CA/MBA with 5+ years of relevant experience
• Strong knowledge of Oracle, US GAAP & IND AS will be an advantage
• Strong Reporting and Presentation skills.
• Strong Inter-personal Skills & stakeholder management
• Strong Communication Skills & critical thinking
• Stakeholder management