Senior Manager Compensation Benefits

Digitide; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,500,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading HR consultancy in Bengaluru is seeking a Senior Manager – Compensation and Benefits to manage payroll and ensure compliance with statutory laws. This role requires strong analytical skills and experience in payroll management across multiple locations. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's degree and be well-versed in ESI and PF regulations. This full-time position is essential for maintaining timely and accurate payroll practices.

Qualifications

• In-depth knowledge of Indian statutory laws related to minimum wages, ESI, PF, and statutory bonus.
• Proven experience in payroll management and statutory compliance.
• Strong analytical skills for payroll validation.

Responsibilities

• Conduct monthly minimum wage validations for all employees.
• Oversee end-to-end payroll activities.
• Ensure compliance with PF and ESI regulations.
• Maintain and update salary structures.
• Prepare and share monthly billing inputs and compliance documentation.

Skills

HR knowledge

Payroll management

Statutory compliance

Analytical skills

Excel proficiency

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR, Finance, Business Administration or related field

Tools

HRMS

Excel

Job description

Hiring for Leadership Roles at Digitide (Formerly Quess)

We believe in giving you the empowerment, flexibility and resources to follow your ideas and do meaningful work in your own unique way. We value speed, agility and entrepreneurial spirit and are committed to providing you a safe, inclusive and nurturing work environment. We provide you with the support needed to grow and be the best you can possibly be. In return, you lead us to build a better business for everyone - our clients, our employees and the world.

Position Title: Senior Manager – Compensation and Benefits

Work Mode: 5 Days Work from Office

Job Summary: We are looking for a dedicated Compensation and benefits person who is well versed on payroll & statutory Compliance, manage payroll operations with a strong focus on minimum wage compliance, legal and statutory norms (ESI, PF), and salary structuring across multiple business units and states. The ideal candidate will ensure all payroll calculations are accurate, timely, and fully compliant with evolving statutory requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct monthly minimum wage validations for all employees, ensuring compliance with the latest state government notifications and revising CTCs as required.
• Prepare and share minimum wage working sheets for approval and update revised CTCs on the portal for impacted employees.
• Communicate changes and impacts to business teams and update relevant HR systems accordingly.

2. Payroll Management

• Oversee end-to-end payroll activities, including salary register validations, arrears calculations (manual/system-based), and payroll authorizations.
• Validate and update compensation for new joiners, conversions (PT/FT & FT/PT), and transfers before payroll processing.
• Ensure accurate and timely payroll closure, including first and second cut validations and rectification of negative arrears.

3. Statutory Compliance (ESI, PF, Bonus)

• Ensure monthly statutory bonus validations and compliance with the Bonus Act, including calculations based on minimum wage, basic salary, and statutory caps.
• Adjust statutory bonus payouts as required, ensuring no impact on net take-home or CTC, and update payroll structures accordingly.
• Monitor and ensure compliance with all PF and ESI regulations across business units, including timely remittance and accurate employee coverage.

4. Salary Structure Management

• Maintain and update salary structures for different business verticals, ensuring compliance with statutory requirements and internal policies.
• Handle salary refitment and restructuring requests for manpower and SLA-based employees, including approvals and system updates.
• Generate and upload statutory and salary-related letters (increment, transfer, promotion, revision) as required.

5. Compensation and Benefits:

• Calculate Annual Budget for increments and performance process.
• Perform merit increment cycle.
• Perform Variable pay bonus and calculations.

6. Reporting & Documentation

• Prepare and share monthly billing inputs, CTC reports, and compliance documentation with finance and business teams.
• Respond to ad hoc requests for payroll and compliance data, ensuring accuracy and confidentiality.

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
• In-depth knowledge of Indian statutory laws related to minimum wages, ESI, PF, and statutory bonus across multiple states.
• Proven experience in payroll management and statutory compliance in a multi business or multi-location environment.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail for payroll validation and compliance checks.
• Proficiency with HRMS/payroll systems and Excel for data management and reporting.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Preferred -

• Experience managing payroll for 10,000+ employees.
• Experience with large-scale payroll operations and statutory audits.
• Familiarity with salary structuring for diverse business verticals and client-specific requirements.

This role is critical for ensuring our payroll practices are not only timely and accurate but also fully compliant with all legal and statutory obligations across the organization.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Human Resources, Other, and Manufacturing

Industries

• IT Services and IT Consulting and Manufacturing