Assistant Payroll Manager

B. KEY DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Payroll & HR Analyst is responsible for accurate end-to-end payroll processing and HR data analysis to support compliance, reporting, and data-driven decision-making across the organization.

Key Responsibilities

Payroll Management

• Manage end-to-end payroll processing, ensuring accurate calculation of salaries, overtime, incentives, bonuses, and statutory deductions.
• Handle employee tax calculations including TDS, declarations, proofs verification, and year-end tax adjustments.
• Ensure payroll compliance with company policies, salary structures, and statutory requirements.
• Coordinate attendance, leave, and payroll inputs; resolve payroll-related discrepancies in a timely manner.
• Address and resolve employee payroll-related grievances and queries effectively.
• Stay updated and ensure compliance with new wage code laws and other statutory regulations.

HR Data Analysis & Reporting

• Analyze payroll and HR data to generate insights on headcount, costs, attrition, absenteeism, and workforce trends.
• Prepare and maintain MIS reports for management review and decision-making.
• Support workforce planning, budgeting, and forecasting using accurate HR analytics.
• Identify trends and recommend improvements in HR processes and policies.

Systems & Tools

• Utilize advanced Excel functions (formulas, pivot tables, conditional formatting, lookups) for payroll reconciliation and reporting.
• Work on HRMS/payroll systems for data validation, configuration, and reporting (experience with Spine preferred).
• Ensure data accuracy, integrity, and timely updates in HR systems.

Key Requirements

• Minimum 4+ years of experience in payroll processing and HR analytics.
• Strong knowledge of payroll, taxation (TDS), and statutory compliance.
• Advanced Excel and analytical skills.
• Experience with HRMS/Payroll systems (Spine preferred).
• Understanding of labour laws and new wage code regulations.
• Strong problem-solving and stakeholder management skills.

C. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE:

Skills & Competencies:

• High attention to detail and strong numerical accuracy.
• Advanced Excel skills (formulas, pivot tables, lookups, conditional formatting) for payroll and HR data analysis.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to handle confidential payroll and HR data with discretion.
• Process-driven with a strong focus on compliance and statutory regulations.
• Excellent coordination, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Proactive in identifying process improvements and ensuring operational efficiency.

Preferred Qualifications

• Graduate/Postgraduate in Human Resources or related field