Senior Payroll & Finance Operations Specialist

Assent Inc; Pune District; On-site; INR 1,000,000 - 1,400,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits packages

Corporate bonus program

Flexible work options

Professional development days

Job summary

Assent Inc in Pune is looking for a Senior Payroll & Finance Operations Specialist. This pivotal role involves managing end-to-end payroll for India, ensuring compliance with local regulations while supporting global payroll operations. The successful candidate will have 8-10 years of payroll experience, particularly within India, and strong proficiency in UKG OneView.

This position offers a flexible work environment and comprehensive benefits, including vacation time that increases with tenure and a corporate bonus program.

Qualifications

• 8–10+ years of hands-on experience in payroll for India, including statutory compliance and TDS.
• Strong working knowledge of UKG OneView or global payroll platforms.
• Self-directed and confident handling complex payroll matters independently.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end payroll processing and ensure statutory compliance.
• Act as the primary point of contact for India employees on payroll matters.
• Support accounting reconciliations and audit documentation.

Skills

India payroll experience

Statutory compliance knowledge

UKG OneView proficiency

Communication skills

AI tools utilization

Education

Degree in Payroll, Business Administration or related field

Tools

MS Office Suite

Google Workspace

Job description

Senior Payroll & Finance Operations Specialist

We are seeking a Senior Payroll Specialist to own end-to-end India payroll for Assent and support payroll in other global jurisdictions as required. You will be the trusted payroll partner for our India employees and the Employee Experience team, handling complex matters independently, maintaining high input accuracy, and using AI to work smarter.

Key Requirements & Responsibilities

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 limited to payroll processing only; it also supports related accounting activities, including reconciliations, AP and employee expense support, statutory compliance documentation, audit support, month‑end support, and reporting where required.

India Payroll & Statutory Compliance

• End‑to‑end monthly payroll processing for India employees 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 UKG OneView.
• 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, including validation of data from Employee Experience, time tracking, and benefits systems before every cycle.
• Partner with Employee Experience to ensure smooth, accurate, and timely data flow between the two functions across the full employee lifecycle.
• Build and maintain reconciliation checks, audit trails, and variance investigations; resolve issues proactively.
• Review compliance of employee expense reimbursements against company policy.
• Support accounting reconciliations related to payroll, employee reimbursements, statutory liabilities, AP/expense activities, and other India finance activities as required.
• Assist with preparation of audit schedules, statutory documentation, reconciliation trackers, MIS reports, variance analysis, and supporting reports for internal and external reviews.
• Support AP, employee expense, and payment‑related activities where required, including review of approvals, coding, supporting documentation, and policy compliance.
• Proactively explore new AI capabilities and bring them into the workflow where they add value.

Complex Payroll Matters & Cross Functional Support

• Partner with Employee Experience on payroll‑related policy development — ensuring new or updated policies are operationally sound.
• Resolve complex payroll matters independently — including retroactive adjustments, contractor payments, off‑cycle situations, and audit support.
• Support the implementation of new payroll software and process improvements as needed.
• Coordinate the payroll and tax implications of new or evolving benefit packages.
• Support Finance with accounting and reporting activities, including journal entries, accruals, reconciliations, audit schedules, statutory documentation, and month‑end close support.
• Assist with GST/TDS coordination, statutory working papers, and compliance documentation in partnership with external consultants or internal stakeholders.

Your Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• 8–10+ years of hands‑on India payroll experience, including statutory compliance and TDS management.
• Strong working knowledge of UKG OneView (Immedis) or comparable global payroll platforms; UKG OneView experience is strongly preferred.
• Self‑directed and confident handling complex matters independently.
• Strong communicator who can explain complex payroll and tax matters clearly to employees and commits to following through on every question.
• Comfortable using AI tools in day‑to‑day work and interested in exploring new capabilities.
• Proficient in MS Office Suite and Google Workspace.
• A University, College and/or Post Graduate Certificate in Payroll and/or Business Administration or a related field would be considered an asset.

Life at Assent – Benefits

• Wellness: vacation time that increases with tenure, comprehensive benefits packages, life leave days, and more.
• Financial Benefits: competitive base salary, corporate bonus program, retirement savings options, and more.
• Life at Assent: flexible work options, volunteer days, and opportunities for corporate giving initiatives.
• Lifelong Learning: professional development days available from the start.

We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to building a diverse, inclusive, and high‑performing team. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or veteran status, and we provide reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities.

If you require assistance or accommodation throughout any part of the interview and selection process, please contact [e-mail].