Payroll Specialist

SEQUEL; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 670,000 - 1,339,000; Full time

Job summary

SEQUEL in Bengaluru is seeking an experienced End-to-End Indian Payroll Execution specialist to manage SAP HR payroll processes and master data updates.

You will handle pre-payroll activities, ensure accurate tax reporting and compliance, and collaborate with Finance and auditors to deliver timely payroll cycles for multiple locations.

Attention to detail, strong problem solving, and confidentiality are essential as you streamline payroll operations in a dynamic Indian regulatory environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR, Commerce, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of hands-on SAP Payroll experience in Indian payroll.
• Strong data privacy and stakeholder communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and update employee data in SAP HR and payroll inputs.
• Run monthly payroll and off-cycle payments.
• Manage Payroll Control Record across locations.
• Coordinate with Finance and auditors on payroll, tax, and compliance.
• Handle SAP infotypes and payroll reporting.

Skills

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Stakeholder communication

Data confidentiality

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR / Commerce / Business Administration

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

End-to-End Indian Payroll Execution (SAP):

• Maintain and update employee data in the SAP HR module, including master data, payroll inputs.
• Manage pre-payroll activities, including master data validation, attendance and absence verification through SAP and updates for new hires, transfers, and separations.
• Run monthly regular payroll and process off-cycle payments accurately and on schedule.
• Manage the Payroll Control Record across locations and payroll areas.
• Coordinate with Finance and auditor on payroll, tax, and compliance-related matters.
• Manage SAP infotypes and ensure payroll-related employee records are accurate and up to date.
• Generate payroll result tables, wage-type reports, and tax reporting statements as required.

Statutory Compliance & Tax Administration:

• Ensure full compliance with Indian labour laws and tax regulations, including guidance on Old and New Tax Regimes under the Income Tax Act, 1961.
• Generate statutory reports and coordinate timely monthly remittances for applicable payroll compliance requirements.
• PF, ESI, and Professional Tax: Prepare, validate, and support monthly filings and remittances.
• Tax Deducted at Source (TDS): Execute year-end tax processing, including investment proof validation, tax recalculations, and employee tax reporting support.

Accounting Integration & Reporting:

• Process payroll posting runs to Financial Accounting and resolve General Ledger or symbolic account posting errors.
• Reconcile payroll output with General Ledger accounts and bank payout files to ensure accuracy before disbursement.

Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Human Resources, Social Work, Commerce, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of hands-on experience in SAP Payroll, preferably with Indian payroll processes.
• Strong attention to detail, problem-solving ability, commitment to data confidentiality, and effective stakeholder communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel