Senior Associate-Indian Payroll

Strada Inc.; Ernakulam; On-site; INR 500,000 - 700,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Wellbeing programs

Paid leave

Retirement plans

Learning opportunities

Job summary

Strada Inc. is looking for a Senior Associate for Indian Payroll in Ernakulam, Kerala. This role involves processing payrolls, ensuring timely payments, and maintaining compliance with tax regulations.

The ideal candidate has at least 2 years of experience in Indian payroll processing and is proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel. Strada offers extensive career development initiatives and a range of employee benefits to support wellbeing and growth.

Qualifications

• 2 plus years’ experience in India Payroll is mandatory.
• PC Literacy in Word and Excel at a basic level.

Responsibilities

• Process Indian payrolls by meeting obligations such as accuracy levels.
• Provide accurate outputs including salary registers and statutory reports.
• Build and nurture constructive relationships with the onshore team.

Skills

Good communication skills

End to End India Payroll

Commitment to achieve deadlines

Learning Attitude

Education

Graduate/3-year diploma

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

## Senior Associate-Indian PayrollApplylocations: IN-KL-Kochi-Lulu Cyber Tower 2time type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todaytime left to apply: End Date: May 31, 2026 (5 days left to apply)job requisition id: R-4609Join us on a journey of endless possibilitiesAt Strada, possibility isn’t just a promise – it’s the foundation of everything we do. We believe in unlocking potential for every colleague, creating a journey of growth, discovery, and impact.With the support, resources, and opportunities we provide, you’ll build a fulfilling future – working on meaningful projects that span industries and regions, contributing to outcomes that matter.Strada is a people, payroll, and technology leader simplifying international workforce management. Operating in 180+ countries, we design and deliver people-first solutions powered by cloud-based technology – helping organizations grow and enabling workforces to perform at their best.Learn more at www.stradaglobal.com**Role summary**•Providing accurate outputs including Salary registers, Journal Vouchers, full and final statements andstatutory reports• Implements, maintains, and reviews India payroll processing system• To process the Indian payrolls by meeting the obligations such as TAT & accuracy levels as specified.• To provide an effective and efficient payroll service to customers, ensuring the accurate and timely payment of their employees’ salaries• Respond to requests, queries and complaints from external customers in a friendly and efficient manner so as to enhance customer loyalty• To proactively seek learning opportunities to develop and maintain good knowledge of Strada's systems, clients and workflow and processing procedures. To take an active part in promoting your own training and development in all areas. Main responsibilities Production• Responsible For Processing And Meeting Targets Given For The Same• Responsibility of monthly end to end Indian payroll processing, including verification of input andoutput.• Preparing reports for payment of statutory dues including TDS, Professional Tax, ProvidentFund, ESIC, Etc.,• Providing Feedback On Quality Issues Found During Audits• Responsible for timely escalation of production related issues• Responsible For Maintaining Accuracy• Prioritizes, allocates and actions daily tasks to be accomplished to meet SLA• To build and nurture constructive relationships with the onshore team and internal colleagues from other business areas and to contribute to team efforts, team meetings etc• Ensures that team members get data required, in right format and in time to complete payrolls to agreed deadlines• Calculates, prepares and transmits manual payments and third party disbursements• Coaches and advises team members on Systems and PC usage• Suggests ways in which systems and procedures can be improved to enhance the business.• Updating Process Related Reports and Documents Compliances• Ensuring ISMS Compliance Of The Team• India Tax, PF, Gratuity, SIC rule, Tax exemption Knowledge• Following Quality Processes Thoroughly - Checklists, Standards Etc. On Process• Adhering to Work Timings, Leave Schedules Key experience**Requirements**• Graduate/3-year diploma is preferred.• 2 plus years’ experience in India Payroll (Mandatory)• PC Literacy - Word and Excel (Basic Level)**Skills**• Good communication skills• End to End India Payroll• Commitment to achieve deadlines• Learning Attitude**What we offer**• Sophisticated career development initiatives• Transparent reward and recognition schemes• Innovative industry leading company• Promising career growth pathAt Strada, our values guide everything we do:· Anticipate Customer Needs – We stay ahead of trends so our customers can grow and succeed.· Own the Outcome – We take responsibility for delivering excellence and ensuring things get done right.· Challenge Ourselves to Work Smarter – We move faster than the world around us to drive change and accomplish more.· Empower Each Other to Solve Problems – We tackle challenges head on, ask tough questions, and collaborate to find the best solutions.· Care About Our Work and Our People– We understand that what we do impacts millions, and we have a responsibility to get it right.**Benefits**At Strada, we support your whole self—offering a range of benefits for your health, wellbeing, finances, and future. These include health coverage, wellbeing programs, paid leave (vacation, sick, parental), retirement plans, learning opportunities, and more.All offers are contingent on successful completion of background checks, where permitted by law and as appropriate for the role. These may include identity, education, employment, and in some cases, criminal history verification, checks against global watchlists, credit reports, and/or drug testing. You’ll be informed of the specific checks applicable to your role and location during the recruitment process.Our commitment to Diversity and InclusionStrada is dedicated to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We believe that embracing differences strengthens our teams and drives innovation and success.Diversity Policy StatementStrada is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination based on legally protected characteristics. We actively support the advancement of underrepresented groups and provide reasonable accommodations for disabilities and religious practices. Applicants may request a reasonable accommodation by contacting their recruiter.Authorization to work in the Employing CountryTo be considered, you must have current and future work authorization in the country where you're applying, without the need for visa sponsorship by Strada.Please note: This job description does not limit Strada’s right to assign or reassign responsibilities, including to subsidiaries, partners, or future business purchasers.We offer you a competitive total rewards package, continuing education & training, and tremendous potential with a growing worldwide organization.**DISCLAIMER:**Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities of this job to other entities; including but not limited to subsidiaries, partners, or purchasers of Strada business units.