Job Description

This role is for one of our clients

Industry: Technology, Information and Media
Seniority level: Associate level

Min Experience: 2 years
Location: Bengaluru
JobType: full-time
We are hiring a

Payroll Operations & Compliance Specialist

to own the accuracy, timeliness, and compliance of employee payroll. This role plays a vital part in ensuring a seamless employee experience by delivering error-free payroll, resolving discrepancies efficiently, and maintaining the highest standards of data confidentiality.
If you enjoy working with numbers, systems, and processes--and take pride in precision--this role offers ownership, stability, and meaningful impact.

What You'll Be Responsible For

Payroll Processing & Accuracy

Manage end-to-end payroll operations across monthly, bi-weekly, or weekly cycles.
Process salaries, overtime, reimbursements, benefits, and statutory deductions with high accuracy.
Validate payroll inputs, employee master data, and exception reports before final payouts.

Compliance & Controls

Ensure payroll activities comply with applicable tax laws, statutory requirements, and internal policies.
Maintain audit-ready payroll documentation and support internal or external audits as required.
Safeguard payroll data and uphold strict confidentiality standards at all times.

Issue Resolution & Employee Support

Investigate and resolve payroll variances, incorrect deductions, or payout discrepancies.
Act as the go-to point of contact for employee payroll-related questions and clarifications.
Communicate payroll information clearly and professionally to employees and HR stakeholders.

Systems & Process Coordination

Work hands-on with payroll systems such as

Gusto, QuickBooks

, or similar platforms.
Partner closely with HR and Finance teams to ensure smooth payroll inputs and approvals.
Track payroll timelines, cut-offs, and reporting schedules to ensure on-time delivery.

What We're Looking For

Experience & Knowledge

Proven experience in payroll operations, payroll administration, or payroll compliance roles.
Strong working knowledge of payroll taxation, statutory deductions, and labor compliance.
Hands-on experience with payroll tools and systems (Gusto, QuickBooks, or equivalents).

Skills & Mindset

Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
High level of integrity and discretion when handling sensitive employee data.
Excellent time-management skills and comfort working in deadline-driven environments.
Clear, confident communication skills for employee and stakeholder interactions.

Availability

Candidates available to join immediately or on short notice will be highly preferred.

Key Skills & Keywords

Payroll Operations o Payroll Compliance o Salary Processing o Taxation & Statutory Deductions o Gusto o QuickBooks o Employee Payroll Support o Audit & Documentation o Data Confidentiality

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.