Payroll Manager

Payroll Manager (Staffing Industry) Location : Pune (Hybrid)

Salary : As per industry norms

Email Your CV : alisha.k@meraqui.com

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced Payroll Manager with strong expertise in Payroll Payables, Accounts Payable, and Vendor Management —preferably from the staffing industry or similar high-volume environments. This role requires exceptional accuracy, process ownership, and the ability to manage large-scale payout cycles while ensuring compliance with statutory norms.

Key Responsibilities

Accounts Payable & Payroll Operations

Manage the end-to-end Accounts Payable (AP) process, including invoice validation, approvals, and timely vendor payments.

Handle high-volume payroll-related payouts : staffing partners, consultants, employees, reimbursements, F&F settlements, and statutory remittances.

Post & verify accounting entries, maintain accurate ledgers, and update financial systems.

Reconcile payroll outputs vs vendor invoices , ensuring 100% accuracy with zero variances .

Monitor and maintain payable aging , cash-flow forecasts, and vendor account reconciliations.

Compliance, Statutory & Audit Support

Manage statutory payments : TDS, PF, ESI, PT, LWF, LPA , etc.

Ensure adherence to compliance standards and maintain all related documentation.

Support internal and external audits with complete, accurate, and timely data.

Stakeholder & Vendor Coordination

Work closely with HR, Payroll Teams, Finance, and external staffing vendors .

Ensure smooth communication, timely issue resolution, and relationship management with vendors.

Identify process gaps and contribute to enhancements in AP and payroll systems.

Requirements

5–10+ years of experience in Accounts Payables , with at least 3 years in payroll / staffing industry .

Solid knowledge of statutory compliance , payroll structure, and payables workflow.

Proficiency in Tally, SAP, ERP systems , and financial documentation.

Excellent skills in reconciliation, vendor management, communication , and deadline-driven operations.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving approach;

ability to manage pressure and large data volumes.

Key Skills (Expanded & Highlighted)

Accounts Payable (AP) Management

Payroll Payables / Payroll Accounting

Vendor Management & Coordination

Statutory Compliance : PF, ESI, TDS, PT, LWF

Reconciliation (AP / Payroll)

Invoice Processing & Verification

High-Volume Payout Handling

Audit Support & Documentation

Cash Flow & Payable Aging Management

Financial Reporting & ERP Data Entry

Tools : Tally, SAP, ERP Systems, Advanced Excel

Skills : Accuracy, Analytical Thinking, Problem Solving, Communication