HR Payroll Specialist

The role requires a detail-oriented and process-driven Senior Payroll Executive to manage end-to-end payroll operations for the organization, ensuring accurate, timely, and compliant salary processing across employee groups.

The incumbent will be responsible for payroll execution, statutory compliance, reporting, reconciliations, audits, and employee query resolution while working extensively on SAP HCM Payroll (experience with SAP SuccessFactors Employee Central Payroll will be an advantage).

This role requires strong domain expertise in Indian payroll laws, high data accuracy, and the ability to collaborate closely with HR, Finance, and external statutory authorities.

Payroll Processing & Operations

Execute end-to-end monthly/bi-weekly payroll processing with 100% accuracy and adherence to timelines

Validate payroll inputs including attendance, leave, overtime, incentives, reimbursements, arrears, and deductions

Process Full & Final settlements, bonuses, and off-cycle payments

Generate payslips, payroll registers, and variance reports

SAP Payroll Administration

Manage payroll runs, validations, and reconciliations within SAP

Maintain employee master data and payroll-related infotypes

Support wage type configuration and payroll schema execution

Generate system reports and dashboards for management review

Coordinate payroll postings and integrations with Finance/GL

Statutory Compliance & Governance

Ensure timely compliance with PF, ESIC, PT, LWF, TDS, gratuity, and other applicable regulations

Prepare and file statutory returns, challans, and reports

Manage Form 16, Form 24Q, and tax declarations

Stay updated with regulatory changes and implement required updates

Reporting, Controls & Audits

Perform payroll reconciliations and maintain audit-ready documentation

Prepare monthly MIS, headcount, and cost analytics

Support internal and external audits

Drive continuous improvement in payroll processes and controls

Stakeholder Management

Partner with HR for new joiners, exits, increments, and lifecycle changes

Coordinate with Finance for payroll accounting and reconciliations

Address employee payroll queries and ensure timely resolution

Liaise with consultants and statutory authorities when required

Knowledge & experience:

48 years of hands-on payroll experience

Strong knowledge of Indian payroll laws and statutory compliance

Hands-on experience with SAP Payroll (mandatory)

Advanced MS Excel skills (Pivot Tables, XLOOKUP/VLOOKUP, formulas, reconciliation)

High accuracy, analytical mindset, and strong attention to detail