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Payroll Specialist

Paytm· HR – HR Operations
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Noida, Uttar PradeshOn-rollPosted 10mo ago

About the role

The Payroll Specialist owns end-to-end payroll operations for Paytm Group, ensuring accurate salary processing, statutory compliance, and process improvements.

Responsibilities

  • Lead payroll processing for both on-roll and off-roll employees across multiple group entities; ensure all data (attendance, variable pay, bonuses, allowances, deductions) is captured correctly and processed on time.
  • Review salary structures, input files, bonus and variable-pay calculations, and manage changes such as joining, exits, promotions, and salary revisions.
  • Coordinate closely with Finance, Compliance, and HR Business Partners (HRBPs) to obtain approvals, reconcile payroll ledgers, and manage salary disbursements and statutory remittances.
  • Ensure full compliance with Indian statutory requirements — including Income Tax (TDS), Provident Fund (PF/EPF), Employee State Insurance (ESIC), Professional Tax (PT), Labour Welfare Fund (LWF), and other relevant state-level labour laws.
  • Maintain payroll records and documentation; generate and submit periodic statutory filings and reports (PF/ESIC returns, salary registers, MIS reports, audit reports).
  • Manage payroll audits and internal control reviews — identify discrepancies, drive corrective actions, and ensure data integrity and confidentiality.
  • Drive process improvements and automation initiatives to enhance efficiency, reduce manual effort, and improve accuracy.
  • Supervise and mentor junior payroll team members; provide guidance, review their work, and ensure adherence to deadlines and compliance standards.
  • Act as a point of contact for payroll queries from employees, HR, and finance teams; resolve issues related to salary, deductions, statutory compliance, and final settlements.

Qualifications

  • Graduate or Postgraduate degree in Commerce, Finance, HR, or a related discipline.
  • 5 to 8 years of experience in payroll operations — ideally in a large, multi-entity, multi-state organization with high employee count.
  • Strong and up-to-date knowledge of Indian payroll laws and statutory compliance requirements (PF/EPF, ESIC, PT, TDS, LWF, etc.).
  • Proven proficiency in leading payroll for multiple entities, handling complexity (on-roll + off-roll, variable pay, bonuses, allowances, full & final settlements).
  • Hands-on experience with HRMS / payroll software (preferably systems used in India — e.g. PeopleStrong, Darwinbox, or equivalent).
  • Strong command over Excel / spreadsheets (for reconciliations, MIS reports, data analysis) and familiarity with payroll system integrations.
  • Excellent analytical skills, attention to detail, confidentiality, integrity, and high level of numerical accuracy.
  • Strong communication and stakeholder-management skills — to liaise with HR, finance, compliance, and senior leadership.
  • Leadership and mentoring skills — ability to supervise and guide junior team members, manage deadlines and ensure smooth operations.
  • Ability to work under pressure and meet strict monthly/quarterly payroll and statutory compliance timelines.

Skills

Required:Payroll processingStatutory complianceExcel / spreadsheetsStakeholder management
Nice to have:Payroll software
Last updated Jan 11, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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