Payroll Specialist

CareerXperts Consulting; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm in India seeks a Senior Payroll & Compliance Specialist to oversee end-to-end payroll processing and ensure statutory compliance. The ideal candidate will have over 4 years of experience managing complex payroll cycles and expertise in local labor laws. Key responsibilities include accurate salary disbursement, handling TDS filings, and generating client invoices. Applicants should possess a Bachelor's degree in Commerce or HR and advanced skills in payroll software and Excel.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years in a dedicated Payroll & Compliance role.
• Deep knowledge of EPFO, ESIC, Income Tax Act.
• Proficiency in payroll processing and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end payroll processing, ensuring compliance with labor laws.
• Handle statutory requirements including PF, ESI, PT, and LWF.
• Generate invoices and reconcile payroll reports against bank statements.

Skills

High confidentiality

Analytical mindset

Zero-error approach to data

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Commerce or HR

Tools

Excel (VLOOKUP, Pivot Tables)

Payroll software (ADP, Saral, Zoho Payroll, Tally)

Job description

Finding a payroll professional with a solid four-year track record is a smart move. At that "4+ years" mark, you are looking for someone who has moved past basic data entry and truly understands the why behind the numbers—especially when it comes to the legalities of statutory compliance.

Here is a comprehensive Job Description tailored to those specific requirements.

Job Title: Senior Payroll & Compliance Specialist

Experience: 4+ Years

Reports to: GM -Operations

Role Overview

We are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Senior Payroll Specialist to take ownership of our end-to-end payroll processing, statutory adherence, and client/vendor invoicing. The ideal candidate will have at least 4 years of hands-on experience managing complex payroll cycles and ensuring 100% compliance with local and national labor laws. You will be the go‑to expert for financial accuracy in employee compensation and billing.

Key Responsibilities

1. End-to-End Payroll Management

Execute full-cycle payroll processing (monthly/bi-weekly) .

Manage attendance regularizations, leave encashments, bonuses, and overtime calculations.

Ensure accurate disbursement of salaries, including F&F (Full & Final) settlements for exiting employees.

Maintain and update the payroll database with high integrity.

2. Statutory Compliance & Taxation

Ensure strict adherence to statutory requirements such as PF, ESI, PT, and LWF.

Manage Tax Deducted at Source (TDS) calculations and ensure timely filing of quarterly returns.

Handle the preparation and submission of annual returns and coordinate with government portals.

Stay updated on changes in labor laws and tax codes to ensure the company remains compliant.

3. Invoicing & Reconciliation

Generate accurate monthly invoices for clients/vendors based on payroll data and contractual terms.

Reconcile payroll reports against bank statements and general ledger entries.

Liaise with the accounts department to track accounts receivable related to payroll billing.

Candidate Profile

Experience - Minimum 4 years in a dedicated Payroll & Compliance role.

Education - Bachelor’s degree in Commerce, or HR.

Software - Advanced proficiency in Excel (VLOOKUP, Pivot Tables) and Payroll software (e.g., ADP, Saral, Zoho Payroll, or Tally).

Compliance - Deep knowledge of [Insert Country Specifics, e.g., EPFO, ESIC, Income Tax Act].

• Soft Skills- High confidentiality, analytical mindset, and a "zero-error" approach to data.