Job Description

Are you an experienced payroll professional with a sharp eye for detail, a passion for process improvement, and a drive to make an impact? Step into a role where you'll own and elevate our India payroll operations, working at the center of finance, HR, and compliance. Join us to shape best practices, ensure accuracy, and help us deliver a seamless payroll experience for every member of our team.
Why this role matters
You'll play a vital part in ensuring our payroll processes run efficiently, compliantly, and with care toward every employee. Your expertise will drive secure, accurate payroll and empower our teams to focus on what they do best. The big picture? By keeping our payroll operations smooth and compliant, you directly support our people and our ability to operate at scale in a fast-moving, global environment. Join a collaborative workplace where your work has a tangible impact every single day.
What you'll do:

• Manage end-to-end monthly payroll processing for India, handling inputs, system entries, and deadline coordination.
• Build seamless connections with HR, Finance, Treasury, and department leads to gather, validate, and deliver payroll data.
• Lead payroll accounting, reconciliations, statutory filings, and integration with ERP systems (Tally, SAP).
• Partner with actuarial experts for gratuity trust accounting and valuations as per Ind AS and US GAAP.
• Collaborate with auditors and regulatory bodies, responding to payroll, statutory, and compliance queries.
• Advise employees on payroll questions, settlements, reimbursements, and tax matters, ensuring clarity and confidentiality.
• Design and drive improvements in payroll processes-enhancing efficiency, accuracy, and risk control.
• Track and implement updates to labour codes and payroll-related statutes, partnering with Legal and Compliance.
• Prepare and file monthly, quarterly, and annual statutory returns, and maintain up-to-date audit documentation.

What you will bring:

• 5-10+ years' hands-on experience in India payroll, statutory compliance, and payroll accounting.
• Degree in Commerce, Finance, HR, or related fields (B.Com, M.Com, MBA or CA-Inter).
• Direct experience with Tally and SAP ERP systems, plus strong MS Excel skills.
• Solid understanding of Indian payroll laws-PF, ESI, PT, TDS, LWF, Gratuity, Shops & Establishment, and state-specific regulations.
• Experience in IT/ITES sector and/or a US MNC environment (preferred but not required).
• Problem solver with analytical skills and a knack for continuous improvement.
• Exceptional communicator, team collaborator, and stakeholder manager.
• Ability to keep sensitive data confidential and respond quickly to queries.
• Working knowledge of the new Indian Labour Codes-an advantage.

Why Join Us?

• Flexible working model: Balance life at home or in the office-we support your best work.
• Competitive compensation and total rewards: Health, wellness, and financial benefits designed for you and your family.
• Diverse, global teams: Collaborate with talented people from around the world.
• Learning & development: Grow with our best-in-class training and resources.
• Inclusive culture: We celebrate every background and perspective-your voice matters here.

Ready to join?
Send your application and CV to sugashini.sappani@ivanti.com. Let us know your experience and how you'll make payroll shine.
Ivanti is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome candidates from all walks of life and are committed to fostering a workplace where everyone belongs.
Apply today and help us ensure every employee gets paid accurately, securely, and on time-because their success starts with you!

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