Payroll Associate

Overview

The Payroll Analyst / Associate will play a critical role in supporting end-to-end payroll processing for a dynamic workforce in a multi-disciplinary engineering environment. The individual will be responsible for ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timeliness of payroll while managing complexities such as shift-based workforce, variable components, statutory adherence, and audit readiness.

Your role

• End-to-End Payroll Execution:
• Support processing of monthly payroll cycles including validation of inputs such as new joiners, exits, increments, bonuses, overtime, and shift allowances.
• Manage Full & Final settlements (F&F) including leave encashment, gratuity, and recoveries.
• Validate payroll outputs ensuring alignment with company policies and statutory norms.
• Statutory Compliance & Governance:
• Ensure compliance with Indian labour and payroll regulations including:
• Provident Fund (PF).
• Employee State Insurance (ESI).
• Professional Tax (PT).
• Labour Welfare Fund (LWF).
• Income Tax (TDS).
• Support statutory filings, reconciliations, and returns.
• Assist in responding to internal/external audits and compliance reviews.
• Maintain proper documentation and audit trails for payroll transactions.
• Data Management, Validation & Reporting:
• Perform data validation and reconciliation of payroll inputs/outputs.
• Prepare and analyse payroll reports, variance analysis, and MIS dashboards.
• Maintain payroll trackers, master data, and employee records in HRMS/payroll systems.
• Support cost analysis and budgeting inputs related to employee compensation.
• Stakeholder Management:
• Collaborate closely with HRBPs, Finance and Operations teams for payroll inputs and validations.
• Address employee payroll queries related to salary, taxation, and deductions.
• Ensure seamless coordination for high employee volume and multi-location payroll processing.
• Process Improvement & Automation:
• Identify opportunities for process optimization and automation within payroll operations.
• Support implementation/enhancement of payroll systems (e.g., Workday, Oracle).
• Contribute to standardization of payroll processes and SOP documentation.

About you

• Education:
• Master's degree in Commerce / Finance / Business Administration (preferred).
• Experience:
• 4–6 years of relevant experience in Indian payroll processing.
• Exposure to handling large employee base and complex salary structures.
• Technical & Functional Skills:
• Strong understanding of:
• CTC structuring, earnings, deductions, reimbursements.
• Statutory components and compliance frameworks.
• Advanced proficiency in MS Excel (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, data validation, reconciliation).
• Hands-on experience in payroll/HRMS systems (Workday / Oracle preferred).
• Experience in payroll reconciliation, reporting, and audit support.
• Behavioural Competencies:
• High attention to detail and strong analytical mindset.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with integrity.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work in structured, deadline-driven environments.
• Proactive, adaptable, and collaborative team player.

Rewards & benefits

Explore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive – at every stage of your life and your career. Enjoy competitive salaries, employee rewards and a brilliant range of benefits you can tailor to suit your own health, wellbeing, financial and lifestyle choices. Make the most of a myriad of opportunities for training and professional development to grow your skills and expertise. And combine our hybrid working culture and flexible holiday allowances to balance a great job and fulfilling personal life.

About AtkinsRéalis

We're AtkinsRéalis, a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world's infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. We're committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people.

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