Payroll Specialist

Mee 2 Bee; Dadri; On-site; INR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Mee 2 Bee is seeking a Payroll Analyst to manage and coordinate payroll cycles in India, ensuring timely statutory withholdings, tax filings, and compliance with SOX and company policies.

The role requires deep knowledge of India payroll regulations, APAC payroll experience, and proficiency in Excel (pivot tables), Workday, Oracle, and ADP Streamline. You will collaborate with HR, Legal, Tax, and vendors to optimize payroll processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accountancy or Finance; 1+ year of relevant experience.
• Experience in payroll/financial analysis is advantageous.
• Supervisory experience is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate and manages payroll cycles and deadlines.
• Ensure compliance with statutory withholdings and tax filings.
• Stay updated on payroll regulatory changes and advise on impacts.
• Assist in budgeting and forecasting payroll costs.
• Support implementation of payroll initiatives and process improvements.
• Hold audits and reports to ensure policy compliance.

Skills

Excel

Payroll regulations

APAC experience

Stakeholder communication

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accountancy/Finance

Tools

Workday

Oracle

ADP Streamline

Job description

Rs 200,000.00 - 300,000.00 (Indian Rupee)

• Plan, coordinate and manages payroll and ensure that payroll cycles and deadlines are adhered to; statutory withholdings and/or employer contributions (e.g. pensions, insurance, etc) are filed paid timely; annual income tax filings are completed within the statutory deadlines.
• Keep abreast with payroll regulatory changes state-wise; identify, analyze, and highlight tax, legal, etc. resulting from any such changes and/or from staff transfers, international assignments, severance, terminations, new payroll policies or processes; and work with Corporate Legal, Tax, HR and 3rd party payroll vendors to ensure resolution.
• Assist in budgeting and forecasting all payroll-related costs.
• Oversees and supports the implementation of payroll-related initiatives, projects, and process improvements to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
• Assure through audits, reports, and personal contact, that payroll policies and processes are consistently administered in compliance with company policies and statutory regulations.
• Ensure compliance with SOX, internal and external audit of payroll-related accounts.
• Serve as a subject matter expert and/or resource in areas of payroll regulations and processing.
• Analyze, research, identify alternative solutions and respond to complex matters requiring comprehensive knowledge of payroll policies and procedures.
• Conduct ad hoc analysis and reporting as requested by the Payroll Manager, HR, Legal, Tax, and other corporate management with minimal guidance and supervision.
• Ensure agreed SLAs and timelines are defined for all processes and adhered to.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• High level of confidentiality and integrity are required.
• Capable of working under time constraints and meeting tight deadlines.
• Highly organized and able to multi-task. Extensive knowledge of Excel, including the use of pivot tables.
• Knowledge of stock compensation and payroll regulations and statutory requirements in APAC countries advantageous.
• Experience in India payroll and payroll compliances is mandatory.
• APAC payroll experience is an added advantage
• Workday, Oracle, and ADP Streamline knowledge advantageous.
• Strong communicator with the ability to influence and lead.
• Ability to engage with senior management in areas of payroll and decision-making.

Qualifications

• Bachelor s degree in Accountancy, Finance, or related professional qualification.
• More than 1 years of relevant professional experience.
• Experience in supervisory capacity advantageous.
• Experience in payroll/financial analysis in an IT MNC is advantageous.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• Duties are performed in a normal office environment while sitting at a desk or computer table.
• Duties require utilizing a computer, communicating over the telephone, and reading printed material.
• Duties may require being on call periodically and working outside normal working hours (early mornings, evenings, and weekends).