Paytm

FinTech

SeniorPayrollSpecialist

₹12–18L ~AI est. Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India FULL TIME
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

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The Brief

“Senior Payroll Specialist at Paytm. Skills: Payroll operations, Statutory compliance, Payroll processing. Lead payroll processing for employees. Ensure data is captured correctly”

Industry & Context.

FinTech
Problems you'll solve

Analytical skills; Identify discrepancies; Drive corrective actions

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Graduate or Postgraduate degree, 8 to 10 years of experience in payroll operations, Up-to-date knowledge of Indian payroll laws, Proven proficiency in leading payroll for multiple entities, Hands-on experience with HRMS / payroll software, Command over Excel / spreadsheets, Familiarity with payroll system integrations, Excellent analytical skills, High level of numerical accuracy, Leadership and mentoring skills, Ability to work under pressure, Meet strict monthly/quarterly payroll timelines

Nice to Have

Experience in a large, multi-entity, multi-state organization, Experience with systems used in India

What You'll Do.

Lead payroll processing for employees

Ensure data is captured correctly

Process payroll on time

Review salary structures

Review bonus calculations

Review variable-pay calculations

Manage changes such as joining

Manage salary revisions

Coordinate with Finance

Coordinate with Compliance

Coordinate with HR Business Partners

Reconcile payroll ledgers

Manage salary disbursements

Manage statutory remittances

Ensure compliance with Indian statutory requirements

Maintain payroll records

Generate statutory filings

Submit statutory filings

Generate periodic reports

Submit periodic reports

Manage payroll audits

Manage internal control reviews

Identify discrepancies

Drive corrective actions

Ensure data integrity

Ensure confidentiality

Drive process improvements

Drive automation initiatives

Implement payroll software

Upgrade payroll software

Integrate with finance systems

Integrate with HR systems

Supervise junior payroll team

Mentor junior payroll team

Review junior team work

Ensure adherence to deadlines

Ensure compliance standards

Act as point of contact for payroll queries

Resolve issues related to salary

Resolve issues related to deductions

Resolve issues related to statutory compliance

Resolve issues related to final settlements

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Coordinate with Finance; Coordinate with Compliance; Coordinate with HRBPs; Liaise with HR; Liaise with finance; Liaise with compliance; Liaise with senior leadership

Communication Scope

Stakeholder management

Full Job Description

## Description About Us – Paytm is India's payment Super App offering consumers and merchants most comprehensive payment services. Pioneer of mobile QR payments revolution in India, today, Paytm is India’s largest payment company by Users, Merchants, Payment Transactions and Revenue. Paytm’s mission is to drive financial inclusion in India and bring half a billion Indians into the mainstream economy through technology-led financial Services. Paytm enables commerce for small merchants and distributes various financial services offerings to its consumers and merchants in partnership with financial institutions. Paytm has been a pioneer in the merchant space by introducing innovative solutions like QR codes to accept payments and Sound-box to recon payments by voice alerts. We are also distributing loans to these partners via our ‘Paytm for Business’ App. About Role : The Senior Payroll Specialist will own end-to-end payroll operations across Paytm Group entities. This includes accurate and timely salary processing, managing statutory compliance, and ensuring seamless payroll system integrations. The role is also responsible for complex reconciliations, audits, and continuous improvements in payroll processes. Key Responsibilities ● Lead payroll processing for both on-roll and off-roll employees across multiple group entities; ensure all data (attendance, variable pay, bonuses, allowances, deductions) is captured correctly and processed on time. ● Review salary structures, input files, bonus and variable-pay calculations, and manage changes such as joining, exits, promotions, and salary revisions. ● Coordinate closely with Finance, Compliance, and HR Business Partners (HRBPs) to obtain approvals, reconcile payroll ledgers, and manage salary disbursements and statutory remittances. ● Ensure full compliance with Indian statutory requirements — including Income Tax (TDS), Provident Fund (PF/EPF), Employee State Insurance (ESIC), Professional Tax (PT), Labour Welfare Fund

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