Assistant Manager

Key Responsibilities

Manage the end-to-end monthly payroll processing for employees across various locations and business functions.

Collect, verify, and validate payroll inputs including attendance, leave, new joiners, resignations, salary revisions, incentives, deductions, and other employee-related changes.

Maintain accurate employee payroll records and ensure timely updation of payroll-related data.

Coordinate with HR, Finance, Accounts, and other relevant teams for payroll inputs and issue resolution.

Process Full & Final settlements for exiting employees, including salary, leave encashment, deductions, recoveries, and other applicable components.

Handle employee salary-related queries and resolve payroll discrepancies within defined timelines.

Ensure accurate processing of statutory deductions such as PF, ESIC, PT, TDS, and other applicable statutory components.

Support preparation and submission of payroll-related statutory reports and returns.

Reconcile payroll data with HR records, attendance records, and finance/payroll reports.

Prepare monthly payroll MIS and management reports as required.

Maintain confidentiality and security of employee salary and payroll-related information.

Coordinate with payroll vendors or external agencies, wherever applicable, and monitor timely completion of payroll activities.

Assist in payroll audits and provide required documents, reports, and supporting information.

Identify payroll discrepancies and assist in implementing corrective actions to improve payroll accuracy and efficiency.

Ensure adherence to organizational payroll policies, processes, and applicable statutory requirements.

Candidate Requirements

Graduate in B.Com, BBA, HR, Finance, Accounting, or a related discipline.

Prior experience in payroll processing, HR operations, or salary administration will be preferred.

Good understanding of payroll processes and statutory deductions.

Strong knowledge of MS Excel and ability to work with large employee datasets.

Good analytical and numerical skills with strong attention to detail.

Ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive employee information.

Good communication and coordination skills.

Ability to work within strict deadlines, particularly during monthly payroll cycles.