Payroll Officer

Payroll Officer

The Payroll Officer is a pivotal role within the Human Resources and Finance departments, responsible for accurately processing employee payroll, ensuring statutory compliance, maintaining records, and addressing employee queries. This role demands strong attention to detail, confidentiality, and close coordination with HR and Finance teams.

• Process monthly payroll accurately and timely for all employees
• Maintain employee payroll records, including salaries, deductions, bonuses, and overtime
• Ensure compliance with statutory requirements such as PF, ESI, PT, TDS, gratuity, and labor laws
• Calculate and process final settlements, leave encashment, and arrears
• Prepare and submit statutory reports and returns within timelines
• Handle payroll audits and respond to internal and external audit queries
• Coordinate with HR for employee data changes (joining, exits, promotions, increments)
• Address employee payroll queries and resolve discrepancies
• Maintain confidentiality of payroll data and employee information
• Support year-end activities including Form 16, tax declarations, and reconciliations

We seek candidates with a Bachelor’s degree in Commerce, Accounting, Finance, or HR, proven experience in payroll processing, sound knowledge of payroll laws and statutory compliance, proficiency in MS Excel and payroll software, strong numerical and analytical skills. Preferred candidates will have experience with payroll systems, knowledge of income tax calculations and labor law compliance, a high level of accuracy and attention to detail, and good communication and interpersonal skills.