Payroll Executive

Network18; Navi Mumbai; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 3,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Network18 in Navi Mumbai seeks a senior payroll professional to manage end-to-end payroll processing, SAP HCM operations, and statutory compliance across the organization. You will ensure accuracy, timely settlements, and data integrity while coordinating with HR and Finance.

The role requires hands-on SAP Payroll experience, advanced Excel skills, and a thorough understanding of Indian payroll regulations.

Qualifications

• 48 years of hands-on payroll experience.
• Strong knowledge of Indian payroll laws and statutory compliance.
• Hands-on experience with SAP Payroll (mandatory).
• Advanced MS Excel skills (Pivot Tables, XLOOKUP/VLOOKUP, formulas, reconciliations).

Responsibilities

• Execute end-to-end monthly/bi-weekly payroll processing with 100% accuracy and adherence to timelines.
• Validate payroll inputs including attendance, leave, overtime, incentives, reimbursements, arrears, and deductions.
• Process Full & Final settlements, bonuses, and off-cycle payments.
• Generate payslips, payroll registers, and variance reports.
• Manage payroll runs, validations, and reconciliations within SAP HCM.
• Maintain employee master data and payroll-related infotypes.
• Support wage type configuration and payroll schema execution.
• Generate system reports and dashboards for management review.
• Coordinate payroll postings and integration with Finance/General Ledger.
• Ensure timely compliance with PF, ESIC, PT, LWF, TDS, gratuity, and other applicable regulations.
• Prepare and file statutory returns, challans, and reports.
• Manage Form 16, Form 24Q, and tax declarations.
• Stay updated with regulatory changes and implement required system/process updates.
• Perform payroll reconciliations and maintain audit-ready documentation.
• Prepare monthly MIS, headcount, and cost analytics reports.
• Support internal and external audits with accurate documentation.
• Drive continuous improvement in payroll processes and internal controls.
• Partner with HR for new joiners, exits, increments, and employee lifecycle changes.
• Coordinate with Finance for payroll accounting and reconciliations.
• Address employee payroll queries and ensure timely resolution.
• Liaise with consultants and statutory authorities when required.

Skills

Payroll processing

Statutory compliance

Attention to detail

Analytical mindset

Stakeholder management

Tools

SAP Payroll

MS Excel

Job description

Role & responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

Payroll Processing & Operations

• Execute end-to-end monthly/bi-weekly payroll processing with 100% accuracy and adherence to timelines.
• Validate payroll inputs including attendance, leave, overtime, incentives, reimbursements, arrears, and deductions.
• Process Full & Final settlements, bonuses, and off-cycle payments.
• Generate payslips, payroll registers, and variance reports.

SAP Payroll Administration

• Manage payroll runs, validations, and reconciliations within SAP HCM.
• Maintain employee master data and payroll-related infotypes.
• Support wage type configuration and payroll schema execution.
• Generate system reports and dashboards for management review.
• Coordinate payroll postings and integration with Finance/General Ledger.

Statutory Compliance & Governance

• Ensure timely compliance with PF, ESIC, PT, LWF, TDS, gratuity, and other applicable regulations.
• Prepare and file statutory returns, challans, and reports.
• Manage Form 16, Form 24Q, and tax declarations.
• Stay updated with regulatory changes and implement required system/process updates.

Reporting, Controls & Audits

• Perform payroll reconciliations and maintain audit-ready documentation.
• Prepare monthly MIS, headcount, and cost analytics reports.
• Support internal and external audits with accurate documentation.
• Drive continuous improvement in payroll processes and internal controls.

Stakeholder Management

• Partner with HR for new joiners, exits, increments, and employee lifecycle changes.
• Coordinate with Finance for payroll accounting and reconciliations.
• Address employee payroll queries and ensure timely resolution.
• Liaise with consultants and statutory authorities when required.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• 100% on-time payroll processing
• Minimal payroll error rate
• Zero statutory non-compliance
• Timely audit closures
• Improved payroll turnaround time and automation

Required Knowledge & Skills

• 48 years of hands-on payroll experience.
• Strong knowledge of Indian payroll laws and statutory compliance.
• Hands-on experience with SAP Payroll (mandatory).
• Advanced MS Excel skills (Pivot Tables, XLOOKUP/VLOOKUP, formulas, reconciliations).
• Strong analytical mindset with high accuracy and attention to detail.
• Location Ghansoli, Navi Mumbai