Payroll Manager (India)

FlowTrack - Productivity Monitoring & Employee Insights

Coimbatore District

On-site

INR 800,000 - 1,200,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

A leading productivity monitoring firm in Coimbatore is seeking a Payroll Manager to oversee payroll operations and compliance with Indian labor laws. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in payroll processing, a strong grasp of tax regulations, and excellent analytical skills. This full-time position offers a dynamic work environment demanding attention to detail and integrity in managing sensitive payroll data.

Qualifications

5+ years of experience in Indian payroll processing and statutory compliance.
Strong understanding of Indian tax laws and payroll statutory filing requirements.
Proficiency in MS Excel and compliance portals.

Responsibilities

Manage end-to-end payroll processing for all employees.
Ensure timely and accurate computation of salaries and statutory payments.
Monitor changes in labor laws and update processes accordingly.

Skills

Indian payroll processing

Statutory compliance

Tax regulations

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Commerce, Accounting, or Finance

Additional certifications in Payroll Management

Tools

GreytHR

Keka

SAP SuccessFactors

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We are seeking an experienced Payroll Manager with in-depth knowledge of Indian payroll processes, tax regulations, and statutory compliance. The ideal candidate will be responsible for managing end-to-end payroll operations, ensuring accurate salary processing, tax deduction and filing, statutory payments, audits, and adherence to applicable labor laws. This role demands meticulous attention to detail, strong analytical skills, and a proactive mindset to manage compliance in a dynamic regulatory environment.

Key Responsibilities

Manage end-to-end payroll processing for all employees in accordance with company policies and applicable Indian laws.
Ensure timely and accurate computation of salaries, reimbursements, incentives, bonuses, and other earnings.
Manage income tax calculations, TDS deductions, and monthly/quarterly/annual tax filings in compliance with the Income Tax Act.
Handle all statutory compliance obligations including:
Provident Fund (PF)
Employee State Insurance (ESI)
Professional Tax (PT)
Labour Welfare Fund (LWF)
Gratuity
Shops and Establishments Act (as applicable by state)
Oversee form filings such as Form 16, Form 24Q, and coordinate with auditors for payroll-related compliance.
Monitor changes in labor laws, income tax regulations, and compliance norms, and update processes accordingly.
Liaise with internal HR, Finance, and external consultants to resolve payroll discrepancies and ensure audit readiness.
Manage payroll accounting, reconciliations, and coordinate with the finance team for month-end closures.
Lead the preparation and submission of statutory returns, and coordinate inspections or audits by regulatory bodies.
Maintain confidentiality of payroll data and implement internal controls to ensure data integrity and security.
Provide timely payroll reports and MIS to management for budgeting, forecasting, and analysis.

Required Skills & Experience

5+ years of experience in Indian payroll processing and statutory compliance, preferably in a mid-to-large organization.
Strong understanding of Indian tax laws, PF/ESI/PT compliance, and payroll statutory filing requirements.
Experience in using payroll software such as GreytHR, Keka, Zoho Payroll, ADP, or SAP SuccessFactors (preferred).
Proficiency in MS Excel, TDS utilities, and compliance portals (TRACES, EPFO, ESIC).
Exceptional attention to detail, accuracy, and time management.
Ability to interpret and apply legal/statutory guidelines to payroll operations.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Commerce, Accounting, or Finance
Additional certifications in Payroll Management, Indian Taxation, or Labour Laws are highly desirable
ICWA or CA Inter qualification is a plus

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