Senior Executive - Payroll

Job brief

We are looking for a knowledgeable Senior Executive - Payroll to process and manage the Company’s payroll.

Able to calculate salary based on hours worked and administer payments.

Be able to use payroll software with accuracy and efficiency. Good with numbers and can be trusted with sensitive information. Have great communication skills to interact with colleagues and executives.

The goal is to ensure employees receives the correct compensation in a timely manner.

Responsibilities

• Gather information on hours worked for each employee.
• Receive approval from upper management for payments when needed.
• Keep track of hour rates, wages, compensation benefit rates, new hire information etc.
• Address issues and questions regarding payroll from employees and superiors.
• Prepare reports for upper management, finance department etc.
• Conducting payroll transactions in an efficient, accurate & timely manner.
• Maintaining and updating payroll information and resolving any discrepancies.
• Ensuring compliance by following policies and procedures.
• Developing ad hoc financial and operational reporting as required.

Requirements and skills

• Proven experience of minimum 7 to 9 yrs working in payroll.
• Solid understanding of accounting fundamentals and payroll best practices.
• Very good knowledge of Indian employment legislation, regulations and statutory requirements of the field.
• Proficient in MS Office and good knowledge of MS Excel specifically.
• Trustworthy with attention to confidentiality, Detail – oriented, organized and meticulous.
• Outstanding organizational ability with great attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills.

BCom/BA in economics, business, accounting or relevant field is a plus.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: ₹400,000.00 - ₹480,000.00 per year

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Chennai, Chennai, Tamil Nadu: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person