Payroll Officer

At DEME, we empower you to shape your own career journey. Driven by our values We Care, We Dare, We Deliver, we foster teamwork, innovation, and a shared commitment to delivering impactful projects that make a real difference.

As a Payroll Officer, you play a vital role in ensuring our employees are paid accurately and on time. You will be part of a collaborative HR team, supporting payroll operations, reporting, compliance, and financial integrations across our India organization.

This is an exciting opportunity for a payroll professional who enjoys working with data, solving complex challenges, and continuously improving processes.

Your responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end payroll activities and ensure timely and accurate payroll processing.
• Validate payroll inputs including attendance, leave records, reimbursements, deductions, and other payroll components.
• Prepare, maintain, and analyze payroll MIS reports and other HR-related reports.
• Develop dashboards, reports, and presentations using MS Excel and PowerPoint.
• Present payroll statistics and insights to management and support data-driven decision-making.
• Coordinate payroll payments, tax processing, statutory compliance, and regulatory requirements.
• Support payroll-related financial integrations and collaborate closely with Finance on General Ledger and accounting reconciliations.
• Maintain payroll records and ensure accurate documentation in line with internal policies and legal requirements.
• Identify, investigate, and resolve payroll discrepancies in a timely manner.
• Support internal and external audits by providing payroll data and documentation when required.
• Work with payroll and HR systems and contribute to process improvements and system enhancements.
• Ensure strict confidentiality and security of employee payroll information.
• Stay up to date with labor laws, payroll regulations, and compliance requirements

Your profile

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Commerce, Business Administration, Finance, or a related field.
• 4 to 6 years of professional experience, including at least 3 years of hands-on payroll experience.
• Strong knowledge of payroll processes, HR operations, statutory compliance, and labor legislation.
• Experience in payroll reporting, MIS preparation, and data analysis.
• Advanced knowledge of MS Excel and strong reporting skills.
• Experience working with payroll and HR systems and the ability to quickly adapt to new technologies.
• Strong analytical mindset with excellent problem-solving capabilities.
• High attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with HR, Finance, and external partners.
• Discreet, trustworthy, and able to handle confidential information with professionalism.

Our offer

• An extensive mobility program for a healthy work-life balance;
• A permanent training track which allows you to develop yourself personally and professionally;
• A stimulating, innovative workplace with numerous growth opportunities;
• A people-oriented environment with an interactive health program and a focus on employee wellbeing.