Payroll Manager_5 months Only

HighSpring India LLP; Gurugram District; Hybrid; INR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

HighSpring India LLP seeks an experienced Payroll Manager to oversee India-wide payroll operations for 1,800+ employees. You will ensure statutory compliance, drive process improvements, and lead a 35-member team. The role emphasizes AI/automation adoption and collaboration with HR and Finance.

Key responsibilities include end-to-end payroll processing, audits, reporting, and handling complex elements like RSU/ESPP equity compensation. Location: Gurugram, with hybrid work two days a week.

Qualifications

• Experience: 812 years in payroll management.
• Education: B.Com or equivalent; MBA in Finance preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensure end-to-end payroll compliance with statutory regulations (tax filings, PF, gratuity).
• Lead payroll cycle management for 1,800+ employees and manage payroll software, reconciliations and variance analyses.
• Supervise and mentor a 35-member payroll team to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Collaborate with HR, Finance and external vendors to streamline payroll operations and reporting.
• Drive automation and AI initiatives to improve payroll accuracy and efficiency.
• Manage complex elements like equity-based compensation (RSU/ESPP) and payroll dashboards.

Skills

Payroll management experience

Team leadership

Analytical mindset

Education

B.Com or equivalent

MBA in Finance preferred

Tools

Excel

Power BI

ADP or SAP payroll

Job description

Role: Payroll Manager - India

Contract : November to till March 2026

Shift timings: 12 to 9 pm IST

Office: 2 days Hybrid_Monday and Friday

Notice: Immediate

Location-Gurugram

Department: Tax, Treasury & Payroll

Role Purpose

We are seeking a seasoned and detail-oriented Payroll Manager to lead our payroll operations across India. This role is responsible for managing the end-to-end payroll process for 1,800+ employees, ensuring compliance with statutory regulations, and driving continuous improvement in payroll systems and processes. The ideal candidate will possess deep expertise in Indian payroll legislation, strong managerial skills, and a commitment to operational excellence.

The ideal candidate will be AI-literate and demonstrate a strong eagerness to learn and apply AI and automation tools to transform payroll operations.

Principal Accountabilities & Responsibilities

• Compliance and Reporting: Ensure end-to-end payroll compliance with all applicable statutory regulations, including tax filings, PF, and gratuity. Oversee internal and statutory audits and prepare compliance reports and trackers.


• Operational Management: Lead and manage the entire payroll cycle for a large workforce of 1,800+ employees. Manage payroll software systems, conduct reconciliations and variance analyses, and resolve discrepancies.


• Leadership and Team Development: Supervise, train, and mentor a team of 35 members to ensure high performance, compliance, and accuracy.


• Strategic Collaboration: Act as a key liaison between payroll, HR, and Finance. Prepare payroll journals for Finance and collaborate with external vendors and tax advisors to streamline operations and ensure compliance.


• Process Improvement and Automation: Drive initiatives to enhance payroll efficiency and accuracy through automation, process redesign, and AI tools. Lead payroll-related projects, including system upgrades and integrations following mergers.


• Specialized and Strategic Responsibilities: Manage complex payroll elements such as equity-based compensation (RSU and ESPP), ensuring accurate tax treatment and reporting. Prepare and present payroll metrics and dashboards to senior leadership to support strategic decision-making.

Key Skills, Knowledge, and Experience

• Experience: 812 years in payroll management, preferably in a large-scale organization.


• Education: B.Com or equivalent; MBA in Finance preferred.

Technical Skills

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Power BI, and payroll software such as ADP or SAP.


• Strong understanding of Indian payroll regulations and statutory compliance.


• Strong knowledge of the Income Tax Act, 1961, particularly payroll-related provisions.


• Sound knowledge of the Payment of Gratuity Act, 1972, the EPFO Act, 1952, and other applicable regulations

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Managerial Skills

• Proven ability to lead and develop high-performing teams.


• Strong communication skills.


• Effective change management capabilities.

Personal Attributes

• High integrity and discretion in handling confidential data.


• Meticulous attention to detail and a strong analytical mindset.


• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.


• Ability to utilize AI and automation in regular payroll operations, in alignment with company AI policy.