Lead Payroll

Role Overview

The Team Lead – Payroll & Compliance will be responsible for accurate and timely payroll processing, statutory compliance, HR data governance, and employee benefits administration across the organization.

The role will manage end-to-end payroll operations and employee lifecycle data in HRMS platforms such as Keka, while ensuring adherence to labour laws, internal policies, and audit requirements.

Key Responsibilities

Payroll Management

• Ensure accurate and timely payroll processing, including incentives, bonuses, reimbursements, and full & final settlements.
• Validate payroll inputs/outputs in coordination with HR, Finance, and IT teams.
• Manage payroll operations through HRMS/payroll systems like Keka.
• Ensure compliance and timely filing of PF, ESI, PT, TDS, Bonus, and other statutory requirements.
• Resolve payroll queries and perform payroll reconciliations and audit checks.

HR Compliance

• Ensure adherence to labour laws, statutory regulations, and internal HR policies.
• Maintain statutory records, documentation, and compliance trackers.
• Support audits and coordinate with external compliance partners.
• Monitor changes in employment laws and implement required updates.

HRIS & Data Management

• Manage employee lifecycle data from onboarding to exit in HRMS systems.
• Ensure employee data accuracy, confidentiality, and timely updates.
• Generate HR reports, dashboards, MIS, and analytics for management reviews.
• Support budgeting, increment planning, and organizational reporting requirements.

Policy & Benefits Governance

• Act as custodian of HR policies and ensure consistent implementation.
• Manage employee benefits including insurance, leave, reimbursements, and exit processes.
• Coordinate with vendors for insurance, compliance, and payroll-related activities.

Process Improvement

• Drive process improvements, automation initiatives, and governance controls.
• Ensure timely query resolution and improved employee experience.
• Collaborate with HRBP, Finance, Operations, and IT teams for smooth execution of people processes.

Desired Candidate Profile

• Strong knowledge of payroll processing and statutory compliance.
• Hands-on experience with Keka or similar HRMS/payroll tools.
• Good understanding of Indian labour laws and HR operations.
• Strong analytical, reconciliation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to handle confidential employee and payroll data with high accuracy.

Qualification & Experience

• Graduate/Postgraduate in HR, Commerce, Finance, or related field.
• MBA/PGDM in HR preferred.
• 5–8 years of experience in Payroll, HR Operations, and Compliance.
• Team handling experience preferred.