Payroll Manager

Technical & Functional Skills

• Strong knowledge of Indian payroll laws and compliance, including PF, ESI, PT, LWF, TDS, Bonus, and Gratuity.

• Expertise in payroll systems and tools (e.g., Zoho, ADP, GreytHR, Keka etc.); ability to evaluate and onboard new tools as the business scales.

• Advanced Excel skills including pivot tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, data validation, and macro-based automation for payroll reconciliation and reporting.

• Strong understanding of billing and commercial aspects of payroll outsourcing, including per-employee pricing models and SLA-linked billing.

• Ability to read and interpret salary structures, CTC breakdowns, and tax computation sheets; proficiency in computing net pay, arrears, and FnF workings.

• Familiarity with HRMS platforms and ability to manage data migration, bulk uploads, and system configurations during client onboarding.

• Working knowledge of new-age compliance areas – including Labour Codes, POSH, and DPDP Act implications on employee data handling in payroll.

Leadership & Behavioural Traits

• Strong client-facing communication skills – professional, clear, and confident in managing expectations and escalations.

• High ownership mindset – accountable, proactive, and solutions-oriented. • Zero-error attitude – detail-focused, with a clear understanding that payroll accuracy has direct employee impact.

• Calm under pressure – handles month-end crunches, last-minute changes, and statutory deadlines without dropping the ball.

• Collaborative – works well across internal teams and with clients, auditors, and statutory authorities.

• Structured thinker – documents SOPs, identifies process gaps, and drives improvements systematically.

• Startup-ready – adaptable, self-driven, and comfortable operating beyond a fixed job description.

• Discreet and trustworthy – maintains strict confidentiality on employee compensation and personal data.