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