Senior Payroll & Finance Operations Specialist

Assent; Pune District; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,600,000; Full time

Job summary

Assent in Pune seeks a Senior Payroll Specialist - India to own end-to-end India payroll and support global payroll. You will partner with Employee Experience, ensure regulatory compliance, and drive process improvements using AI-driven automation.

The role covers payroll processing, statutory filings, audits, reconciliations, and accounting support, with focus on accuracy, timeliness, and employee experience.

Responsibilities

• End-to-end monthly payroll processing for India employees, including earnings, deductions and reimbursements via UKG OneView.
• Oversee statutory compliance executed by our payroll provider, ensuring filings are accurate, on time, and aligned with Indian regulations.
• Full and final settlements, gratuity calculations, and leave encashment for exiting employees.
• Year-end activities and statutory audit support.
• Act as the primary point of contact for India employees on payroll, tax, and statutory questions, owning the experience end-to-end.
• Partner with the Employee Experience (HR) team as the embedded payroll expert on hiring, benefits design, policy changes, and exits.
• Support payroll-related accounting entries, payroll reconciliations, variance reviews, and employee reimbursement validations for accurate financial reporting.

Job description

Company Description

Assent is the leading AI native platform for supply chain sustainability and compliance, trusted by complex manufacturers and distributors around the world. Built and backed by experts who have led global compliance programs, our unified platform combines advanced AI, regulatory expertise, and the worlds largest supply chain data network to help organizations reduce risk, lower operational costs, and build trust across every tier of the value chain. From human rights and responsible sourcing to PFAS reporting and Digital Product Passports, Assent transforms regulatory complexity into actionable insights that drive real business outcomes.

With over 900 team members across India, North America, Malaysia, the EU, and Kenya and more than 1,000 customers globally, Assent brings together global perspective and deep domain expertise. Our hybrid work model enables teams to collaborate effectively across regions while staying connected to the communities where they live and work. As a certified B Corporation, we meet rigorous standards of social and environmental performance, transparency, and accountability. This reflects our commitment to building technology that drives business performance while creating long-term value for people and the planet.

People First. Technology Forward.

Our commitment to People, Culture & Community (PCC) is rooted in building a diverse, inclusive, and high-performing team. We recruit and retain team members with a range of backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives, while fostering a culture of belonging where all Assentees are respected, supported, and empowered to contribute.

As we continue to embed AI into how we work, we do so thoughtfully, enhancing human potential, supporting better decision‑making, and prioritizing appropriate oversight, privacy, and fairness.

At Assent, we value your privacy and are committed to maintaining transparency in how we handle your personal information. As part of our talent acquisition and management processes, we may use AI technologies to support activities such as resume screening, candidate communication, and talent analytics.

Job Description

Position Summary

The Senior Payroll Specialist - India will own end-to-end India payroll for Assent and support payroll in other global jurisdictions as required. You'll be the trusted payroll partner for our India employees and our Employee Experience team which involves addressing complex matters independently, holding a high bar for input accuracy, and using AI to work smarter, not harder.

The Senior Payroll Specialist is responsible for the accuracy of the payroll, the employee relationships around it, and the ongoing improvement of how it's run. This role is not intended to be limited to payroll processing only; it will also support related accounting activities, including reconciliations, AP and employee expense support, statutory compliance documentation, audit support, month‑end support, and reporting where required.

Assents Finance team operates with an AI‑first mindset. We are continuously investing in automation and intelligent workflows. The ideal candidate will bring curiosity, initiative, and a strong interest in using these tools to work more effectively while applying their payroll, accounting, and compliance knowledge.

Key Requirements & Responsibilities

India Payroll & Statutory Compliance

• End-to-end monthly payroll processing for India employees, including earnings, deductions and reimbursements via UKG OneView
• Oversee statutory compliance executed by our payroll provider, confirming filings are accurate, on time, and aligned with all applicable Indian regulations
• Full and final settlements, gratuity calculations, and leave encashment for exiting employees
• Year-end activities and statutory audit support
• Act as the primary point of contact for India employees on all payroll, tax, and statutory questions owning the experience end-to-end, from query to resolution
• Partner closely with the Employee Experience (HR) team as the embedded payroll expert on hiring, benefits design, policy changes, and exits
• Support payroll-related accounting entries, payroll reconciliations, variance reviews, and employee reimbursement validations to ensure accurate financial reporting and audit readiness.

Global Payroll Support

• Deliver timely and accurate payroll inputs in other global jurisdictions via OneView (UKG).
• Work with in-country providers (ICPs) through OneView to ensure filings and employee tax forms are completed accurately and on time in each jurisdiction
• Answer payroll questions from employees in other jurisdictions, working with in-country providers via UKG OneView where local expertise is needed

Accuracy & Controls

• Own the integrity of payroll inputs which includes validation of data from Employee Experience, time tracking, and benefits systems before every cycle
• Partner with Employee Experience to ensure smooth .