Jr. Payroll Manager

Job Description- Payroll Manager

Location & Type: Full Time at Brainware University, Barasat, West Bengal

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the monthly payroll process for all employees including earnings, deductions,

reimbursements, incentives, arrears, and final settlements, ensuring timely and accurate

disbursement.

• Ensure compliance with statutory regulations such as Provident Fund (PF), Employees' State

Insurance (ESI), Professional Tax (PT), Income Tax (TDS), Labour Welfare Fund (where

applicable), and other payroll-related laws.

• Coordinate payroll inputs with the Finance, and Accounts teams.
• Verify attendance, leave records, overtime, and other payroll inputs before processing.
• Handle FNF settlements, gratuity, leave encashment, and other employee separation-related

payments.

• Prepare and reconcile payroll MIS, salary registers, and statutory returns.
• Ensure timely filing of payroll-related statutory compliances and maintain accurate

documentation.

• Respond to employee payroll queries and resolve discrepancies promptly.
• Support internal and external audits by providing payroll-related records and reports.
• Maintain confidentiality and security of employee compensation and payroll information.

Required Qualifications

• Master's degree in Commerce, Finance, Business Administration, Human Resources, or a related

discipline.

• Professional certification in Payroll, Finance, or HR will be preferred.

Experience

• Minimum 6 years of hands-on experience in payroll processing and administration with a

significant employee base

• Prior experience in the education sector or university environment will be preferred.

Required Skills

• Strong knowledge of payroll processing, salary structuring, and statutory compliance.
• Thorough understanding of PF, ESI, TDS, Professional Tax, gratuity, bonus, labour laws, and

payroll regulations.

• Proficiency in payroll software, HRMS, ERP systems, and Microsoft Excel.
• Strong analytical, numerical, and reconciliation skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills & responsibilities