Job Detail

Post-Graduation in HR (MBA-HR / MHRM / MSW in PM & IR or equivalent)

3 to 4 years of active experience specifically dedicated to handling Indian Payroll and statutory compliances.

Position Overview

We are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced HR professional to join our team as a Senior Executive - Payroll at our Kochi location. The ideal candidate will possess a Post-Graduate degree in Human Resources and bring 3 to 4 years of robust, hands-on experience managing end-to-end Indian payroll operations and statutory compliances. 

Key Responsibilities

1. Payroll Processing & Administration

• Manage the end-to-end monthly payroll cycle for all employees accurately and within defined timelines.
• Gather and validate payroll inputs, including attendance records, leaves, overtime, incentives, and new joiner/separation data.
• Compute gross salaries, deductions, variables, net pay, and process accurate Full & Final (F&F) settlements for separated employees.
• Collaborate with banks to ensure timely disbursement of monthly salaries and coordinate with the finance team for financial alignment.

2. Statutory Compliance & Tax Management

• Ensure 100% compliance with all relevant Indian labor laws and statutory regulations, including Provident Fund (PF), Employee State Insurance (ESI), Professional Tax (PT), and Labour Welfare Fund (LWF).
• Prepare, verify, and file timely monthly challans and returns for PF, ESI, and PT.
• Manage employee investment declarations, verify tax-saving proofs, compute accurate Tax Deducted at Source (TDS), and oversee annual tax projections.
• Assist in the quarterly filing of TDS returns (Form 24Q) and generation of annual Form 16 for employees.

3. Employee Grievance Redressal & Support

• Serve as the primary point of contact for employee queries regarding salary structures, monthly payouts, deductions, tax computations, and Form 16.
• Resolve payroll discrepancies and grievances swiftly, ensuring a high level of employee satisfaction.

4. Data Management & Reporting

• Maintain up-to-date and highly confidential employee master data in the HRMS/Payroll software.
• Generate monthly payroll registers, reconciliation statements, bank transfer advice, and Journal Voucher (JV) data for the accounting team.
• Prepare comprehensive regular and ad-hoc Management Information System (MIS) reports for management review.
• Facilitate data and documentation requirements for internal, external, and statutory payroll audits