Payroll Executive - 6 Month Contract

FE fundinfo; Chennai District; On-site; INR 600,000 - 800,000; Part time

Job summary

FE fundinfo is seeking a Senior Payroll Executive to lead end-to-end monthly payroll operations for India, collaborating with HR, Finance, and external vendors. You will validate inputs, ensure timely approvals, and maintain accuracy and compliance across payroll processes.

The role focuses on statutory compliance (PF, ESI, PT, TDS), payroll reporting, and smooth salary disbursements, with opportunities to drive automation and governance improvements in a global payroll environment.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years hands-on payroll experience in a fast-paced or corporate environment.
• Strong knowledge of India payroll compliance, taxation and statutory requirements.
• Experience with payroll systems such as ADP, SAP, Workday, Allsec or similar platforms.
• Proficient in MS Excel with strong analytical and reporting capabilities.
• Excellent stakeholder management and ability to manage payroll timelines with accuracy and confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Managing and executing end-to-end monthly payroll operations for India in collaboration with HR, Finance, and external vendors.
• Validating payroll inputs, ensuring timely approvals, and maintaining payroll accuracy and compliance.
• Reviewing payroll reports and delivering clear analytical insights for management decision-making.
• Handling statutory compliance including PF, ESI, PT, TDS, and supporting audits and filings.
• Preparing payroll journals, reconciliations, Full & Final settlements, and coordinating salary disbursements.
• Driving process improvements through automation, analytics, and efficient payroll governance practices.

Skills

Payroll operations

India payroll compliance

Taxation

MS Excel

Stakeholder management

Payroll systems (ADP/SAP/Workday/Allse

Tools

ADP

SAP

Workday

Allsec

Job description

FE fundinfo is a leading financial data provider, connecting the investment industry across the UK, Europe, and Asia-Pacific through an integrated platform. Our skilled team empowers clients with data-driven insights, making the industry Navigate Complexity with Confidence! This contract role offers a unique opportunity to step into an end-to-end payroll leadership position, gaining exposure to global payroll practices while working closely with cross-functional teams. You will play a key role in stabilising and enhancing payroll operations, contribute to process improvements through analytics and automation, and build valuable experience in a dynamic and growing organisation. The role provides hands‑on experience with advanced payroll systems, vendor management, and strategic reporting, making it an excellent platform for professional growth.

Your key responsibilities as a Senior Payroll Executive will include:

• Managing and executing end‑to‑end monthly payroll operations for India in collaboration with HR, Finance, and external vendors
• Validating payroll inputs, ensuring timely approvals, and maintaining payroll accuracy and compliance
• Reviewing payroll reports and delivering clear analytical insights for management decision‑making
• Handling statutory compliance including PF, ESI, PT, TDS, and supporting audits and filings
• Preparing payroll journals, reconciliations, Full & Final settlements, and coordinating salary disbursements
• Driving process improvements through automation, analytics, and efficient payroll governance practices

You will need the following experience and skills to join us as a Senior Payroll Executive:

• You will have 3-5 years of hands‑on experience in payroll operations within fast‑paced or corporate environment
• You will have strong knowledge of India payroll compliance, taxation, and statutory requirements
• You will have experience working with payroll systems such as ADP, SAP, Workday, Allsec, or similar platforms
• You will be highly proficient in MS Excel with strong analytical and reporting capabilities
• You will demonstrate excellent stakeholder management skills and the ability to independently manage payroll timelines with accuracy and confidentiality