The India Payroll Specialist is responsible for managing the end-to-end payroll process for employees in India while ensuring accuracy, statutory compliance, and timely payroll processing.
Requirements
- Payroll Processing: Process monthly payroll for India employees accurately and within defined timelines.
- Manage end-to-end payroll cycle including: Data collection, Payroll validation, Payroll processing, Payroll reconciliation
- Payslip generation, Review payroll inputs including, New hires, Exits / full & final settlements, Salary revisions, Variable pay, Bonuses, Leave without pay (LOP)
- Ensure payroll changes are correctly updated in ADP payroll system.
- ADP Payroll System Management: Operate and manage payroll processing through ADP payroll platforms such as: ADP GlobalView, ADP Streamline ADP Celergo, ADP Workforce, Upload payroll input files and validate payroll results
- Generate payroll reports from ADP including: Payroll register, Variance reports, Statutory reports, Finance reconciliation reports
- Work with ADP implementation or support teams to resolve payroll system issues.
- Participate in UAT testing, payroll transition, and system enhancements.
- Statutory Compliance (India) Ensure compliance with Indian payroll laws including: Income Tax (TDS), Provident Fund (PF), Employee State Insurance (ESI) Professional Tax (PT), Labour Welfare Fund (LWF), Gratuity Bonus Act compliance Responsibilities include: Accurate statutory deductions Monthly statutory filings, Form 16 preparation, Income tax declarations & proofs verification Year-end tax reconciliation
- Payroll Reconciliation & Controls: Conduct payroll validation checks before payroll release. Reconcile payroll reports with finance and accounting records.
- Identify payroll discrepancies and resolve them promptly.
- Maintain payroll audit documentation.
- Employee Support: Respond to employee payroll queries related to: Salary calculations, Tax deductions, Payslips, PF / ESI deductions Full & final settlements. Provide guidance on income tax declarations and investment proofs.
- Full & Final Settlement (FNF), Process exit payroll including: Leave encashment, Gratuity (if applicable), Bonus payouts Recovery of dues, Ensure final settlement complies with Indian labor laws and company policies.
- Payroll Reporting: Generate and maintain payroll reports such as: Payroll variance report, Headcount report, Payroll cost analysis Statutory deduction reports, Finance reconciliation reports
- Vendor Management: Work closely with ADP payroll vendor team. Track payroll tickets and issue resolution. Ensure SLA adherence for payroll processing.
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Retirement plan
- Paid time off
- Vacation days
- Sick leave
- Holiday pay
