Assistant Manager - HR Shared Services (Payroll & Final Settlement)

Assistant Manager - HR Shared Services Responsibilities Payroll Input Validation & Coordination Collect, validate, and consolidate payroll inputs received from internal stakeholders (HR, Operations, Finance, Site HR, etc.) Ensure accuracy, completeness, and adherence to approved payroll policies before sharing inputs with the payroll service provider Validate employee master data, earnings, deductions, incentives, recoveries, and one-time payments Share finalized and approved payroll inputs with the outsourced payroll partner within defined timelines Act as the single point of contact for payroll input-related clarifications and corrections Payroll Processing Oversight Coordinate with the payroll vendor during payroll processing cycles Review payroll outputs, exception reports, and variance reports received from the payroll partner Validate payroll registers, paysheets, and statutory calculations prior to payroll sign-off Ensure adherence to payroll calendars, SLAs, and internal control requirements Final Settlement (F&F) Management Manage end-to-end final settlement processing for exiting employees Validate F&F inputs including salary, leave encashment, incentives, recoveries, and statutory deductions Coordinate with internal teams and the payroll partner to ensure timely F&F processing Ensure accuracy of F&F statements and obtain necessary approvals Oversee F&F disbursement and confirm timely payment to employees Disbursement & Compliance Coordinate payroll and F&F disbursement with Finance and payroll partner Ensure salary and F&F payments are released accurately and on time Support reconciliation of payroll-related payments and resolve discrepancies Ensure compliance with statutory requirements, internal policies, and audit guidelines Stakeholder Management & Reporting Liaise with HR, Finance, IT, Site HR, and payroll service provider for payroll-related matters Address employee payroll and F&F queries within defined TATs Prepare and share payroll MIS, validation reports, and dashboards Support internal and external audits by providing payroll data and documentation Qualifications Graduate / Postgraduate in HR, Commerce, Finance, or related field Relevant experience in payroll operations, HR SSC, or outsourced payroll management preferred Skills & Competencies Strong knowledge of payroll processes in an outsourced environment High attention to detail and strong validation skills Good understanding of final settlement processes and statutory requirements Ability to manage multiple stakeholders and tight timelines Strong Excel and data validation skills Clear communication and documentation skill