Role & responsibilities
We are looking for a hands‑on and detail‑oriented Payroll Manager to own end‑to‑end payroll operations for a 500+ employee organisation spread across multiple locations and warehouses.This role is ideal for someone who has worked in a fast‑paced startup or high‑growth environment and is comfortable managing payroll complexity across different employee categories, locations, statutory requirements, and warehouse setups.
- Own the end‑to‑end payroll process for 500+ employees across multiple locations and warehouses.
- Manage monthly payroll inputs including attendance, leave, incentives, variable pay, deductions, reimbursements, new hires, exits and salary revisions.
- Ensure accurate and timely payroll processing with strong controls and reconciliation mechanisms.
- Manage payroll‑related statutory compliance including PF, ESIC, PT, LWF, TDS and other applicable regulations.
- Handle payroll for employees across different locations, states and warehouse setups.
- Work closely with HR, Finance, Business and Operations teams to ensure timely closure of payroll inputs.
- Manage full & final settlements, payroll adjustments and exit‑related payments.
- Drive payroll audits, reconciliations and maintain accurate payroll records.
- Identify gaps in payroll processes and implement automation, controls and process improvements.
- Coordinate with payroll vendors / consultants, where applicable, and ensure service‑level adherence.
- Prepare payroll reports, MIS and analytics for HR and Finance leadership.
- Ensure employee payroll queries are resolved accurately and within defined timelines.
- Maintain confidentiality and security of sensitive employee compensation and payroll data.
- Stay updated on changes in labour laws, statutory regulations and payroll compliance requirements across applicable states.
What We're Looking For
- 7-10 years of experience in payroll, preferably in a startup, high‑growth or large distributed organisation.
- Experience managing payroll for 500+ employees is strongly preferred.
- Strong experience handling multi‑location and multi‑state payroll.
- Exposure to warehouse / frontline / blue‑collar workforce payroll will be an advantage.
- Strong understanding of Indian payroll and statutory compliances.
- Experience working closely with Finance and HR teams.
- Strong Excel / Google Sheets skills and comfort working with large datasets.
- Experience with payroll/HRMS platforms and payroll automation tools.
- Strong attention to detail, ownership and problem‑solving ability.
- Ability to work in a fast‑paced environment and manage tight monthly payroll timelines.