Payroll Operations & Vendor Management Executive

Job Summary

We are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Payroll Operations & Vendor Management professional to oversee our monthly payroll cycle, ensure statutory compliance, and manage key HR operations. This role involves close collaboration with external payroll vendors, internal finance teams, and employees to ensure accurate and timely payroll processing, efficient ESIC administration, and smooth HR operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the end-to-end monthly payroll cycle in partnership with external payroll vendors.
• Consolidate, validate, and review all payroll inputs, ensuring accuracy before salary disbursement.
• Oversee Full & Final Settlements and exit payroll processes.
• Administer ESIC processes, including employee registration, benefit assistance, and coordination with authorities.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant statutory requirements (PF, ESIC, Professional Tax, etc.).
• Maintain accurate employee records in the HRMS and manage employee lifecycle transactions.
• Generate payroll reports, reconciliations, and monthly MIS reports.
• Address employee payroll-related queries with responsiveness and empathy.
• Continuously improve payroll and HR operations processes for efficiency and scalability.
• Support employee onboarding and documentation processes.

Qualifications

• Skills: Strong understanding of payroll operations and statutory compliance; hands-on ESIC administration experience; experience with third-party payroll vendors; proficiency in HRMS platforms (Keka preferred); advanced Excel skills (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, data reconciliation, and MIS reporting); strong attention to detail, problem-solving ability, excellent communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Education: Graduate in Commerce, Human Resources, Business Administration, Finance, or a related discipline.
• Attributes: Ownership, discipline, a structured approach to processes, comfort with detailed data and reconciliations, ability to balance employee support with compliance requirements, and a proactive, responsive approach.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunity to work in a dynamic and growing organization.
• Professional development and learning opportunities.
• Supportive work environment with a focus on employee well-being.

How to apply

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