Roles and Responsibilities – Assistant Manager (HR & Payroll Administration)
1. Payroll Administration
Manage
end-to-end payroll processing
for all divisions through HR software such as
GRYT HR ,
PeopleStrong , or any other ERP system.
Ensure accuracy in
attendance, leave records, and statutory deductions
before final payroll release.
Conduct
monthly internal checks
to prevent mismatches between attendance and payroll registers.
Maintain payroll approval trail and ensure
timely disbursement
of salaries as per management schedule.
Support internal and statutory audit teams by providing verified payroll data and justifications promptly.
2. Compliance & Statutory Management
Ensure adherence to all statutory compliance requirements including
PF, ESI, Gratuity, Bonus, LWF, and Professional Tax .
Monitor
timely remittance
of all statutory payments and maintain necessary proof of submission.
Keep all
compliance registers and records
updated in both digital and physical formats for audit reference.
Coordinate with statutory authorities, auditors, and consultants for
inspections, notices, or queries .
Implement corrective and preventive measures based on
audit observations .
3. HR Data Management
Maintain and update
employee master data , payroll history, and HR analytics in the ERP system.
Ensure
data accuracy, confidentiality, and completeness
of all employee-related information.
Periodically review and deactivate resigned employee records from the ERP.
Ensure all employee documents are uploaded in the system (ID proof, bank details, and statutory forms).
Prepare monthly HR dashboards for management, covering headcount, attrition, and compliance status.
4. Coordination & Support
Liaise with
Accounts, Admin, and Divisional HR teams
to resolve payroll or employee-related queries promptly.
Coordinate with ERP / IT teams for system-related issues, updates, and integration improvements.
Facilitate internal audit processes — providing required data, validating findings, and ensuring closure of audit points.
Submit monthly
Payroll and Compliance MIS Reports
to Management by the 5th of every month.
Ensure smooth coordination during
ERP audits and software migrations .
5. Internal Audit & Control Responsibilities
Act as the
first point of contact for payroll and HR audit clarifications .
Review all audit observations, prepare department replies, and implement corrective actions.
Maintain a
Payroll & Compliance Audit Tracker
to ensure timely closure of open points.
Strengthen process controls to avoid recurrence of audit issues.
Human Resource Manager • Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India