Payroll Lead_India

LearningMate; Mumbai; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

LearningMate is looking for a seasoned Lead - Payroll to drive the end-to-end payroll function for over 1,000 employees in Mumbai. This role demands ensuring 100% accuracy and compliance with Indian labor laws, leading digital transformation in payroll processes, and refining payroll analytics. Candidates should possess a Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com) and ideally an MBA, along with extensive experience in payroll management and expertise in Darwinbox. This is a critical role for maintaining payroll efficiency and statutory adherence.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in payroll management required.
• Deep understanding of Indian Labor Laws and CTC structuring.
• Proficiency in Darwinbox is essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end payroll function for 1,000+ employees.
• Ensure compliance with local labor laws and execute payroll accurately.
• Drive digital transformation projects in payroll processing.

Skills

Payroll leadership

Statutory compliance

Financial accounting

Process automation

Advanced Excel skills

Education

Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com)

PGDBA in Human Resources or MBA

Tools

Darwinbox

Job description

Experience Level: 7 + Years

Reports To: AVP - Payroll

Role Objective

We are seeking a seasoned Lead - Payroll to lead our end-to-end payroll function. This role is responsible for ensuring the highest standards of accuracy, statutory compliance, and process efficiency for a large, multi-location workforce.

Key Responsibilities

1. End-to-End Payroll Leadership

• Direct the monthly payroll cycle for a workforce of 1,000+ employees, ensuring 100% accuracy in salary registers, payments and deductions.
• Execute payroll using Darwinbox.
• Oversee high-volume bank disbursements and file uploads, ensuring zero-error payout execution.
• Lead the Full & Final (F&F) settlement process, including salary rejections and re-processing.

2. Statutory Compliance & Taxation

• Ensure absolute adherence to all labor laws, including PF, ESI, PT, LWF, and Gratuity.
• Manage TDS processing, investment proof verification, and the issuance of Form 16.
• Maintain "audit-ready" documentation and lead internal/external payroll audits.
• Oversee Statutory Compliance and ensure statutory payments align with salary registers.
• Manage payroll accounting, including GL postings, accruals, and Bank Reconciliation Statements (BRS).
• Partner with the Finance team to align payroll outputs with corporate accounting standards.
• Develop and present Payroll Analytics Dashboards, variance reports, and metrics to senior leadership.

4. Process Automation

• Drive digital transformation projects related to the payroll.
• Optimize workflows to reduce manual intervention and improve turnaround time (TAT).

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com); PGDBA in Human Resources or an MBA is highly preferred.
• Technical Expertise: Proficiency in Darwinbox is essential. Advanced Excel skills for MIS and analytics.
• Experience: Minimum 7 years in payroll
• Domain Knowledge: Deep understanding of Indian Labor Laws, CTC structuring.