Senior Payroll Associate, Indian Payroll

This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of a partner company. We are currently looking for a Senior Payroll Associate, Indian Payroll in India.

This role is a key part of a global payroll operations function, responsible for ensuring accurate, compliant, and timely payroll processing for employees under Indian payroll structures. You will manage end-to-end payroll activities while maintaining strict adherence to local labor laws, tax regulations, and internal compliance standards. The position involves working closely with cross-functional teams and supporting employees with payroll-related queries in a fast-paced, fully remote environment. You will also contribute to improving payroll processes and ensuring data accuracy across systems. As a senior individual contributor, you will play a key role in guiding junior team members and strengthening operational excellence. This is an opportunity to work in a global, high-growth organization where precision, ownership, and scalability are essential.

• Manage end-to-end payroll processing for employees under Indian payroll, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with all statutory requirements.
• Maintain, validate, and reconcile employee payroll data, including salaries, attendance, bonuses, and deductions.
• Support Indian payroll tax calculations, filings, and compliance with applicable labor laws and regulations.
• Respond to employee queries related to payroll, resolving issues with accuracy and a service-oriented approach.
• Ensure payroll records are consistently updated and aligned with internal systems and audit requirements.
• Collaborate with HR, finance, and operations teams to ensure seamless payroll execution and data integrity.
• Guide and support junior team members while contributing to process improvements and operational best practices.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 3–5 years of experience in payroll operations, preferably with strong exposure to Indian payroll processes.
• Strong understanding of Indian payroll laws, tax structures, and statutory compliance requirements.
• Hands-on experience with payroll data reconciliation, calculations, and reporting.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel or Google Sheets for data analysis and reporting.
• Strong attention to detail with high levels of accuracy in handling sensitive data.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to support employees and collaborate across teams.
• Experience mentoring or supporting junior team members is a plus.

Benefits:

• Fully remote working environment with flexibility.
• Stock grant opportunities depending on role and eligibility.
• Additional country-specific perks and benefits package.
• Access to global payroll and HR systems at scale.
• Opportunities for professional growth in a fast-scaling international organization.
• Inclusive and diverse workplace culture with strong global exposure.
• Learning opportunities in complex, multi-country payroll operations.