Payroll Executive

Drishti IAS; Delhi; On-site; INR 600,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Drishti IAS in Delhi is seeking an experienced HR Payroll Executive to manage end-to-end payroll processing, statutory compliance, employee records, and HR operations. The candidate should have hands-on experience with PF, ESIC, PT, TDS, gratuity, and HRMS/payroll systems.

The role requires 5+ years of payroll/HR operations experience, strong MS Excel skills, and a focus on accuracy and timeliness in payroll and statutory payments.

Qualifications

• Graduate degree in HR, Finance, Commerce or related field.
• 5+ years of hands-on payroll and HR operations experience.
• Strong knowledge of PF, ESIC, PT, TDS, Gratuity, LWF and payroll compliance.
• Experience with HRMS/payroll software; Keka experience is a plus.
• Proficient MS Excel skills (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP) and payroll reconciliation.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end monthly payroll processing for employees.
• Ensure accurate calculation of salary, attendance, leaves, deductions, incentives, arrears, and settlements.
• Handle statutory compliances including PF, ESIC, PT, TDS, Labour Welfare Fund, and Gratuity.
• Prepare and verify monthly payroll reports, salary registers, bank statements, and MIS.
• Coordinate with Finance/Accounts for salary processing and statutory payments.
• Support payroll audits and maintain payroll documentation.
• Maintain confidentiality and security of employee payroll information.

Skills

Payroll processing

HR operations

MS Excel

Payroll reconciliation

Analytical skills

Education

Graduate degree in HR/Finance/Commerce

Tools

HRMS software

Keka

Job description

Job Summary

We are looking for an experienced HR Payroll Executive to manage end-to-end payroll processing, statutory compliance, employee records, and HR operations. The ideal candidate should have strong hands‑on experience in payroll, PF, ESIC, PT, TDS, gratuity, and HRMS/payroll systems.

Job Summary

We are looking for an experienced HR Payroll Executive to manage end-to-end payroll processing, statutory compliance, employee records, and HR operations. The ideal candidate should have strong hands‑on experience in payroll, PF, ESIC, PT, TDS, gratuity, and HRMS/payroll systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end monthly payroll processing for employees.
• Ensure accurate calculation of salary, attendance, leaves, deductions, incentives, arrears, and full & final settlements.
• Manage statutory compliances including PF, ESIC, Professional Tax, TDS, Labour Welfare Fund, and Gratuity.
• Prepare and verify monthly payroll reports, salary registers, bank statements, and MIS.
• Handle employee salary-related queries and resolve payroll discrepancies.
• Manage employee data, attendance, leave, and payroll inputs in HRMS.
• Coordinate with Finance/Accounts for salary processing and statutory payments.
• Support payroll audits and maintain accurate payroll documentation.
• Manage onboarding and exit-related payroll activities, including F&F settlements.
• Ensure compliance with applicable labour laws and statutory timelines.
• Prepare HR/payroll MIS and management reports as required.
• Coordinate with external consultants, auditors, and statutory authorities when required.
• Maintain confidentiality and security of employee payroll information.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Graduate degree in HR, Finance, Commerce, or a related field.
• 5+ years of hands‑on experience in payroll and HR operations.
• Strong knowledge of PF, ESIC, PT, TDS, Gratuity, LWF, and payroll compliance.
• Experience with HRMS/payroll software; Keka experience will be an added advantage.
• Strong command of MS Excel, including Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, and payroll reconciliation.
• Good analytical, numerical, and problem‑solving skills.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain payroll accuracy.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.

Preferred Candidate

Candidates from EdTech, Education, Retail, or other mid-to-large workforce organizations with experience handling high-volume payroll will be preferred.