Job Description

: Consultant, Payroll Specialist

Location:

Bangalore, (May require travel across India for projects)

About Varahe Analytics:

Varahe Analytics is one of India's premier integrated political consulting firms specializing in building data-driven 360-degree election campaigns. We help our clients with strategic advice and implementation, combining data-backed insights and in-depth ground intelligence into a holistic electoral campaign.

We are passionate about our democracy and the politics that shape our world. We draw on some of the sharpest minds from distinguished institutions and diverse professional backgrounds to help us achieve our goal of building electoral strategies that spark conversations, effect change, and help shape electoral and legislative ecosystems in our country.

About the Team:

We are looking for a seasoned professional at the

managerial level

to streamline payroll operations for our fast-paced political consulting firm. As part of our core HR and Finance function, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring seamless payroll processing for a workforce of

2000+ consultants

.

This role demands

strong expertise

in payroll management, statutory compliance, and labour laws, along with the

ability

to handle

complex, large-scale payroll operations

with accuracy and integrity. You will collaborate closely with HR, Finance, and Audit teams, acting as the go-to specialist for payroll governance and consultants query resolution.

What Would This Role Entail?

Lead

end-to-end payroll management

for 2000+ consultants, ensuring 100% accuracy and timely disbursements. Ensure

full compliance

with statutory requirements (PF, ESI, PT, Gratuity, TDS, and other applicable labour laws). Maintain and update payroll systems, consultant master data, and reporting structures. Partner with

HR, Finance, and Audit

teams to resolve payroll discrepancies and strengthen governance. Prepare and present monthly payroll

MIS reports

and dashboards for

leadership review.

Address consultant queries on salary, taxation, and statutory benefits with accuracy and clarity. Safeguard

data security, confidentiality, and integrity

in all payroll operations. Support

audits and statutory inspections

by providing timely and accurate payroll data.

Necessary Skills:

Strong knowledge of

payroll systems and tools

(HRIS/HRMS such as SAP, Keka, Zimyo, etc.). In-depth knowledge of Indian labour laws, statutory compliance, payroll regulations, and

TDS (mandatory).

Advanced proficiency in

MS Excel

and payroll reconciliation and

dashboard presentation.

Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and attention-to-detail skills. Strong

communication and stakeholder management

ability. Ability to manage

confidential data

with discretion. Flexibility and readiness to travel extensively and manage long working hours in a dynamic environment.

Good to Have Skills:

Bachelor's degree

in Commerce, Accounting, Finance, or Human Resources (B.Com, BBA, BA in HR/Finance).

Master's degree

/ MBA in HR, Finance, or related field (

preferred

but not always mandatory).

Professional certifications

such as Certified Payroll Professional (CPP), Diploma in Payroll Management, SAP HR/HRMS, or Indian labour law and compliance-related certifications will be considered a

strong advantage

, especially for compliance-focused roles.

Minimum 4+ years of experience in payroll

, with at least 2 years in a managerial or lead role. Experience handling payroll for

2000+ consultants

is mandatory. Basic understanding of politics and the nature of India's democracy

How to Apply

If you're a working professional looking for a high-impact challenge, interested in joining a team of like-minded and motivated individuals who think strategically, act decisively, and get things done, drop in an email at

openings@varaheanalytics.com

Job Type: Full-time

Work Location: In person