Subject Matter Expert - Payroll

Skills and Responsibilities:

• Deep understanding of Indian payroll regulations: Knowledge of labor laws, tax regulations, and reporting requirements. Strong knowledge of payroll configuration: pay elements, pay calendars, costing, retro pay, GL mapping
• Experience with payroll systems: Familiarity with various payroll systems and software.
• Payroll expertise : Great knowledge on different employee types, pay groups, tax scenarios , jurisdictions , gross-to-net calculations, statutory deductions, benefits, tax withholdings, retroactive payments, and year-end processes .
• Functional Expertise : Lead the configuration and optimization of Payroll module. Define payroll rules, earning/deduction components, and calculation logic. Set up statutory compliance (e.g., PF, ESI, Tax, etc.)
• Process Analysis: Analyze current payroll processes and recommend improvements. Document payroll cycles, calendars, and exception scenarios.
• Implementation Testing : Lead/assist in payroll module rollouts or migrations. Guide testing team in identifying Payroll scenarios in functional, SIT and UAT.
• Compliance Auditing : Ensure adherence to legal and regulatory requirements. Experienced in payroll audits.
• Reporting Reconciliation : Support payroll reporting (Payslips, Bank Files, Tax Reports). Assist in payroll reconciliations and resolving discrepancies.
• Communication and interpersonal skills: Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues and stakeholders.