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Job Title: Assistant Manager / Deputy Manager – Compliance and Digital PayrollImmediate Superior's Position: General Manager - Administration and IRArea: Human Resources and AdministrationExperience: 6–12 years of experience in Compliance and Payroll2. MAIN RESPONSIBILITIESPayroll Operations & DeliveryExecute and manage end-to-end India payroll processing for, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance.Handle day-to-day payroll activities including salary processing, arrears, bonus, reimbursements, final settlements, and statutory deductions.Ensure accurate processing of base pay, variable pay, statutory benefits, supplemental benefits, and payroll taxes.Validate payroll inputs, review outputs, and resolve discrepancies proactively.Compliance, Controls & AuditEnsure full compliance with Indian statutory requirements including PF, ESI, PT, LWF, TDS, gratuity, bonus, leave encashment, and other applicable labor laws.Support internal controls, and payroll governance standards.Prepare payroll reconciliations and support internal and external audits.Maintain payroll documentation, statutory registers, and compliance calendars.Payroll Accounting & ReportingPerform payroll-related accounting activities, including GL reconciliations, accruals, and variance analysis.Coordinate with Finance to ensure accurate posting of payroll entries and timely month-end close.Prepare payroll MIS, management reports, statutory reports, and dashboards.Analyze payroll data to identify trends, risks, and improvement opportunities.Systems, Process Improvement & AutomationSupport payroll system operations and enhancements (ADP, Workday, Oracle or similar).Assist in payroll system migrations, integrations, and testing, ensuring data accuracy and process continuity.Identify process gaps and support automation and standardization initiatives.Maintain up-to-date knowledge of payroll legislation, system changes, and best practices.Stakeholder & Vendor ManagementAct as a key point of contact for HR, Finance, and external payroll vendors.Support vendor governance, SLA adherence, and issue resolution.Respond to employee payroll queries professionally and within defined SLAs.Team & Managerial SupportSupport the Payroll Manager in overseeing payroll operations and ensuring business continuity.Act as a backup to the Payroll Manager when required.3. NATURE OF EXPERIENCEExperience in managing payroll functions, labor law compliance, third-party workforce administration, and coordination in industrial/construction/manufacturing environments.4. EDUCATIONMinimum: Postgraduate in any discipline (Preferred: MSW/LLB/MBA-HR/PGD in IR & Labour Laws)5. KNOWLEDGEMinimum: Advanced English, MarathiDesirable: Fluent English; Advanced Marathi