Associate Manager - Payroll and HR Shared Services

Associate Manager - HR Shared Services Responsibilities Payroll Management - Manage complete payroll lifecycle including monthly payroll, arrears, bonuses, ex-gratia, incentives, and full & final settlements. - Ensure timely and accurate payroll processing for all employees. - Validate payroll inputs such as attendance, leave, salary revisions, and reimbursements. - Perform payroll reconciliations and post-payroll checks. Payroll Systems (SAP / Oracle) - Knowledge and hand-on experience of HR MS like SAP HCM and Oracle. - Maintain employee master data, salary structures, and statutory configurations. - Support system upgrades, testing, and payroll automation initiatives. - Generate Payroll MIS and other management reports as per requirement. Statutory Compliance - Ensure compliance with PF, ESI, PT, Gratuity, Bonus Act, and Income Tax (TDS). - Handle statutory filings, challans, and returns. - Ensure payroll compliance as per New Wage Code. Tax & Year-End Activities - Manage income tax declarations, projections, and Form 16 issuance. - Address employee tax-related queries. Stakeholder Management - Act as SPOC for payroll-related employee queries. - Coordinate with HR, Finance, auditors, and external payroll vendors. Qualifications Skills & Competencies - 5-7 years of hands-on payroll experience. - Strong knowledge of SAP and Oracle. - In-depth understanding of Indian payroll laws and compliance. - Strong MS Excel skills (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP). - High attention to detail and confidentiality. Education - Graduate/Postgraduate in Commerce, Finance, HR, or Business Administration.