Human Resources Payroll

We are seeking a HR Assistant for a leading Book Publisher at New Delhi.

Job Profile:

Manage daily attendance and leave records.

Monitor absenteeism, late coming, irregular attendance and overtime.

Ensure attendance data is accurately captured for monthly payroll.

Coordinate with department heads for attendance corrections and approvals.

Maintain leave balances and ensure adherence to leave policies.

Generate monthly attendance and absenteeism reports.

Coordinate and manage the monthly payroll process.

Validate attendance, leave, overtime, incentives, deductions, loans/advances and other payroll inputs.

Coordinate with Finance/Payroll partners for salary processing.

Ensure accurate computation of salary, deductions and statutory contributions.

Conduct payroll reconciliation and resolve discrepancies.

Maintain payroll-related records and reports.

Handle employee payroll queries.

Ensure compliance with applicable labour laws and statutory requirements.

Coordinate PF, ESIC, PT, TDS, gratuity, bonus, labour welfare and other applicable compliances.

Maintain statutory registers and records.

Coordinate with external consultants/agencies wherever required.

Track statutory deadlines and ensure timely filings/payments.

Support statutory inspections, audits and documentation requirements.

Prepare periodic MIS covering:

• Headcount

• Attrition

• Attendance + Leave

• Overtime

• Payroll

• Manpower cost

• New joiners + Exits

• Department-wise employee data

• Absenteeism

• Statutory compliance status

Act as the first point of contact for routine HR operational queries.

Resolve employee queries related to payroll, attendance, leave, documentation and benefits.

Coordinate with Finance/Admin/IT for employee-related requirements.

HR Assistant Requirements:

Any Graduate / Post Graduate

4+ years in Payroll/Compliance

Strong knowledge of MS Excel

Knowledge of PF/ESIC/PT and labour compliance

Key traits: Detail-oriented, analytical, process-driven, disciplined and comfortable working with numbers/data.

Good communication and interpersonal skills

Positive attitude and willingness to learn

Strong ownership and attention to detail