Payroll Manager_5 months Only

Role: Payroll Manager - India

Contract : November to till March 2026

Shift timings: 12 to 9 pm IST

Office: 2 days Hybrid_Monday and Friday

Notice: Immediate

Location-Gurugram

Department: Tax, Treasury & Payroll

Role Purpose

We are seeking a seasoned and detail-oriented Payroll Manager to lead our payroll operations across India. This role is responsible for managing the end-to-end payroll process for 1,800+ employees, ensuring compliance with statutory regulations, and driving continuous improvement in payroll systems and processes. The ideal candidate will possess deep expertise in Indian payroll legislation, strong managerial skills, and a commitment to operational excellence.

The ideal candidate will be AI-literate and demonstrate a strong eagerness to learn and apply AI and automation tools to transform payroll operations.

Principal Accountabilities & Responsibilities

• Compliance and Reporting: Ensure end-to-end payroll compliance with all applicable statutory regulations, including tax filings, PF, and gratuity. Oversee internal and statutory audits and prepare compliance reports and trackers.
• Operational Management: Lead and manage the entire payroll cycle for a large workforce of 1,800+ employees. Manage payroll software systems, conduct reconciliations and variance analyses, and resolve discrepancies.
• Leadership and Team Development: Supervise, train, and mentor a team of 35 members to ensure high performance, compliance, and accuracy.
• Strategic Collaboration: Act as a key liaison between payroll, HR, and Finance. Prepare payroll journals for Finance and collaborate with external vendors and tax advisors to streamline operations and ensure compliance.
• Process Improvement and Automation: Drive initiatives to enhance payroll efficiency and accuracy through automation, process redesign, and AI tools. Lead payroll-related projects, including system upgrades and integrations following mergers.
• Specialized and Strategic Responsibilities: Manage complex payroll elements such as equity-based compensation (RSU and ESPP), ensuring accurate tax treatment and reporting. Prepare and present payroll metrics and dashboards to senior leadership to support strategic decision-making.

Key Skills, Knowledge, and Experience

• Experience: 812 years in payroll management, preferably in a large-scale organization.
• Education: B.Com or equivalent; MBA in Finance preferred.

Technical Skills

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Power BI, and payroll software such as ADP or SAP.
• Strong understanding of Indian payroll regulations and statutory compliance.
• Strong knowledge of the Income Tax Act, 1961, particularly payroll-related provisions.
• Sound knowledge of the Payment of Gratuity Act, 1972, the EPFO Act, 1952, and other applicable regulations

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Managerial Skills

• Proven ability to lead and develop high-performing teams.
• Strong communication skills.
• Effective change management capabilities.

Personal Attributes

• High integrity and discretion in handling confidential data.
• Meticulous attention to detail and a strong analytical mindset.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Ability to utilize AI and automation in regular payroll operations, in alignment with company AI policy.

Interested candidates share their cv on [email removed] or apply on the given link