Senior Payroll Manager

Overview

The Senior Payroll Manager will lead and manage end-to-end payroll operations for two sites with a total employee strength of 700+. Based in Mumbai, this role is responsible for ensuring accurate and timely payroll processing, overseeing employee benefits administration, and ensuring full compliance with all India statutory payroll and labor regulations. The position requires strong leadership, operational excellence, and deep expertise in payroll governance.

Key Responsibilities

Payroll Operations

• Lead full-cycle monthly payroll processing for 700+ employees across two sites, ensuring 100% accuracy and timeliness.

• Supervise payroll team members and oversee validations, reconciliations, payroll inputs, and approvals.

• Manage payroll inputs including new hires, separations, transfers, attendance, overtime, incentives, bonuses, arrears, and reimbursements.

• Execute monthly, quarterly, and annual payroll activities such as Form 16 issuance, income tax computation, proof-of-investment verification, and year-end reconciliations.

• Address employee payroll queries promptly and manage exceptions with sound judgment.

Employee Benefits Management

• Oversee employee benefits administration including medical insurance, group insurance, wellness benefits, leave policies, and statutory benefits (PF, ESIC, gratuity).