Payroll Executive

Drishti Group; India; On-site; INR 500,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

Drishti Group is seeking an experienced HR Payroll Executive to manage end-to-end payroll processing, statutory compliance, employee records, and HR operations in India.

The role requires hands-on expertise with PF, ESIC, PT, TDS, gratuity, and HRMS/payroll systems, plus strong MS Excel skills for payroll reconciliations and reports. You will ensure accuracy, timeliness, and confidentiality across all payroll activities.

Qualifications

• Graduate degree in HR, Finance, Commerce, or a related field.
• 5+ years 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 preferred.
• MS Excel proficiency with Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, and payroll reconciliation.
• Strong analytical and numerical skills; good communication and attention to detail.

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.

Skills

Payroll processing

Statutory compliance

MS Excel

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Education

Graduate degree in HR, Finance, Commerce, or related field

Tools

Keka

HRMS software

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.

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.