Senior Consultant-Payroll & Benefits (India Payroll) -Mumbai-India

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This role is responsible for managing end-to-end Payroll and Benefits processes for the Mumbai office ( India Payroll only) , ensuring accurate and timely payroll processing and administration of employee benefits, including insurance, Provident Fund, and other mandated and firm sponsored programs. The role is responsible for tracking and analyzing benefits data, maintaining compliance with statutory, tax, labor law requirements, and handling payroll reconciliations, statutory filings, and regulatory reporting with a strong focus on data accuracy, integrity, and internal controls.‑to‑end Payroll and Benefits processes for the Mumbai office, ensuring accurate and timely payroll processing and administration of employee benefits, including insurance, Provident Fund, and other mandated and ‑sponsored programs. The role is responsible for tracking and analyzing benefits data, maintaining compliance with statutory, tax, labor law requirements, and handling payroll reconciliations, statutory filings, and regulatory reporting with a strong focus on data accuracy, integrity, and internal controls.

Your role Process salary, reimbursements, gratuity, superannuation, EPFO, and other statutory benefits in accordance with company policies and statutory requirements.

Manage vendor invoices end‑to‑end, including validation, accruals, reclassifications, and amortization prior to submission for payment.

Support bookkeeping and accounting activities related to payroll and benefits expenses.

Perform headcount and benefits reconciliations across HR, payroll, benefits, and finance systems.

Manage and coordinate vendor agreements and medical insurance renewals GTL, for the Mumbai office.

Respond to employee and statutory benefit queries, ensuring timely resolution in line with defined SLAs.

Maintain accurate documentation, audit trails, and compliance with internal controls and standard operating procedures (SOPs).

Identify and drive opportunities for process improvement, standardization, and simplification to enhance productivity and compliance, influencing change at a regional level.

Partner effectively with third‑party payroll and benefits providers to ensure seamless, compliant, and high‑quality service delivery, and manage vendor relationships at a regional level.

Continuously build and share subject‑matter expertise by staying current on internal updates, regulatory changes, and industry best practices.

Provide ad‑hoc operational support for assigned processes as required.

Education & Qualifications Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Commerce, Accounting, HR or a related field is required.

Minimum 3 - 6 years of relevant experience in payroll and benefits administration in India

Proficient using Microsoft Office products (Excel, Word and PowerPoint)

Strong knowledge of India Payroll, EPF, statutory compliances, Personal taxation etc.

Exposure to Employee Benefits like Insurance, National Pension Scheme is required.

Knowledge of the Digital Personal Data Protection Act (DPDP Act) of India and the obligations related to the collection, use, protection, and handling of personal data.

Good understanding of labor laws and compliances

Ability to handle confidential information in a professional manner

Strong organizational and analytical skills with attention to detail and the ability to multi-task

Self-starter, highly motivated and innovative

Must be flexible with work hours if required.

Strong interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills with ability to effectively communicate with all levels of the firm are required.

Experienced working with regional or global team set-ups/stakeholders would be a strong advantage.

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Plante Moran enjoys a “Workplace for Your Day” model which, simply put, means we strive for flexibility and balance while staying true to our principally in-person model. We believe that face-to-face interactions are paramount for individual and collective development, but also encourage individuals to work with their supervisor and team to determine their optimal working environment each day.   

Plante Moran is committed to a diverse workplace. We strive to create a culture where each person feels accepted and valued. We believe that each person’s ultimate potential begins with first acknowledging their inherent dignity. When we can recognize — and celebrate — our many human differences, we’re able to create a workplace where all staff feel a sense of belonging and an opportunity to succeed. This allows us to attract and retain the best talent, serve clients through diverse thinking, and better represent and support the various communities in which we live and work. Plante Moran is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 

Plante Moran maintains a drug-free workplace. 

Interested applicants must submit their resume for consideration using our applicant tracking system. Due to the high volume of interest in our positions, only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. Unsolicited resumes from search firms or employment agencies, or similar, will not be paid a fee and become the property of Plante Moran.       The specific statements above are not intended to be all-inclusive.