The Team Lead – Payroll & Compliance will be responsible for accurate and timely payroll processing, statutory compliance, HR data governance, and employee benefits administration across the organization.
The role will manage end-to-end payroll operations and employee lifecycle data in HRMS platforms such as Keka, while ensuring adherence to labour laws, internal policies, and audit requirements.
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Ensure accurate and timely payroll processing, including incentives, bonuses, reimbursements, and full & final settlements.
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Validate payroll inputs/outputs in coordination with HR, Finance, and IT teams.
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Manage payroll operations through HRMS/payroll systems like Keka.
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Ensure compliance and timely filing of PF, ESI, PT, TDS, Bonus, and other statutory requirements.
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Resolve payroll queries and perform payroll reconciliations and audit checks.
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Ensure adherence to labour laws, statutory regulations, and internal HR policies.
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Maintain statutory records, documentation, and compliance trackers.
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Support audits and coordinate with external compliance partners.
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Monitor changes in employment laws and implement required updates.
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Manage employee lifecycle data from onboarding to exit in HRMS systems.
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Ensure employee data accuracy, confidentiality, and timely updates.
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Generate HR reports, dashboards, MIS, and analytics for management reviews.
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Support budgeting, increment planning, and organizational reporting requirements.
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Act as custodian of HR policies and ensure consistent implementation.
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Manage employee benefits including insurance, leave, reimbursements, and exit processes.
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Coordinate with vendors for insurance, compliance, and payroll-related activities.
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Drive process improvements, automation initiatives, and governance controls.
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Ensure timely query resolution and improved employee experience.
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Collaborate with HRBP, Finance, Operations, and IT teams for smooth execution of people processes.
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Strong knowledge of payroll processing and statutory compliance.
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Hands-on experience with Keka or similar HRMS/payroll tools.
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Good understanding of Indian labour laws and HR operations.
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Strong analytical, reconciliation, and stakeholder management skills.
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Ability to handle confidential employee and payroll data with high accuracy.
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Graduate/Postgraduate in HR, Commerce, Finance, or related field.
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MBA/PGDM in HR preferred.
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5–8 years of experience in Payroll, HR Operations, and Compliance.
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Team handling experience preferred.
