Finance / Accounts

Job Title: Payroll Lead

Location: Gurugram
Experience: 5–8 years
Employment Type: Full-time

Role Summary

The Payroll Lead will be responsible for end-to-end payroll management, ensuring accurate and timely salary processing, statutory compliance, and alignment with internal accounting and financial controls. The role requires close coordination with HR, Finance, and external vendors to maintain compliance with applicable laws and internal policies.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and execute end-to-end payroll processing for all employees on a monthly basis

• Ensure accurate calculation and processing of salaries, overtime, incentives, deductions, and reimbursements

• Handle statutory compliances including PF, ESI, Professional Tax, TDS, and other applicable payroll taxes

• Manage income tax computations, TDS deductions, challans, and quarterly/yearly returns

• Coordinate with external payroll vendors and tax consultants, as required

• Maintain and reconcile payroll records with general ledger and internal accounting systems

• Support month-end and year-end closing activities related to payroll and employee costs

• Prepare payroll-related MIS reports, reconciliations, and management dashboards

• Address employee payroll queries and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner

• Ensure adherence to internal controls, audit requirements, and compliance standards

• Support internal and external audits by providing necessary payroll documentation

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Commerce, Finance, Accounting, or a related field

• 5+ years of experience in payroll processing and payroll accounting

• Strong knowledge of Indian payroll laws, taxation, PF, ESI, and statutory compliances

• Hands-on experience with payroll systems and ERP/accounting software

• High attention to detail with strong analytical and reconciliation skills

• Ability to handle confidential information with integrity and discretion

• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in managing payroll for mid to large-sized organizations

• Prior experience in internal accounting and payroll-related financial reporting.

• It is a Full Time Accountant job for candidates with 6+ years of experience.