Payroll manager

This role is for one of Weekday’s clients

Salary range : Rs 800000 - Rs 1200000 (ie INR 8-12 LPA)

Min Experience : 5 years

Location : Gurugram, Greater Noida

JobType : full-time

Requirements

We are looking for a detail-oriented and experienced Payroll Manager to oversee end-to-end payroll operations and ensure accuracy, compliance, and efficiency in all payroll-related processes. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical skills, an in-depth understanding of payroll systems, and expertise in statutory compliance under Indian labor laws.

As the Payroll Manager , you will be responsible for processing payroll for a large workforce ranging between 700 to 3000 employees , ensuring timely disbursement of salaries and adherence to regulatory obligations. This role requires a proactive professional who can collaborate with HR, finance, and compliance teams while maintaining strict confidentiality and precision in every aspect of payroll management.

Key Responsibilities

• End-to-End Payroll Management :

Manage complete payroll processing for 700–3000 employees, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with statutory and company policies.

Conduct periodic payroll audits and variance analysis to ensure data integrity. Generate detailed payroll reports and analytics to support business decisions and financial planning.

Ensure compliance with all applicable statutory requirements including PF, ESI, TDS, Professional Tax, LWF , and other labor regulations. Stay up-to-date with changes in payroll laws, taxation, and government notifications.

Handle payroll accounting, monthly reconciliations, and coordination with finance teams for journal entries and payment disbursements. Assist in internal and external audits by providing necessary payroll data and documentation.

Maintain accurate and confidential employee payroll records including salary revisions, arrears, incentives, bonuses, and deductions. Ensure data security and integrity across payroll systems.

Manage end-to-end F&F settlements for exiting employees, including calculation of dues, gratuity, leave encashment, and statutory compliance.

Continuously review and optimize payroll processes to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and employee experience. Evaluate automation opportunities to streamline payroll operations.

Work closely with HR, Finance, and Compliance teams to ensure smooth payroll execution. Act as the primary point of contact for payroll-related queries and issue resolution.

Requirements