Payroll & Compliance Manager

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage the complete in-house payroll process for all employees, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Handle monthly payroll inputs including attendance, bonuses, incentives, LOP, etc.
• Ensure timely filing and compliance with statutory returns such as:
• ECR filing (EPFO)
• Form 24Q (TDS return on salaries)
• ESIC returns
• Professional Tax, Labour Welfare Fund, and other applicable regulations.
• Coordinate with internal departments for payroll inputs and with external consultants, if any, for audits and statutory updates.
• Prepare and verify salary registers, payslips, and reconciliation statements.
• Keep abreast of changes in labor laws, tax rules, and government notifications impacting payroll.
• Manage employee queries related to salary, tax, and statutory deductions.
• Ensure proper documentation and record-keeping for all payroll and compliance-related activities.
• Support internal and statutory audits with required reports and data.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in Commerce, Finance, or related field; MBA/PGDM in HR or Finance preferred.
• Minimum 6 years of experience in in-house payroll processing and statutory compliance.
• Strong working knowledge of payroll software and MS Excel.
• In-depth understanding of Indian payroll regulations, tax laws, and statutory filings.
• Experience with TDS returns (Form 24Q), EPFO (ECR), and ESIC.