Payroll Manager

Role & responsibilities

We are looking for a hands-on and detail-oriented Payroll Manager to own end-to-end

payroll operations for a 500+ employee organisation spread across multiple locations and

warehouses.

This role is ideal for someone who has worked in a fast-paced startup or high-growth

environment and is comfortable managing payroll complexity across different employee

categories, locations, statutory requirements, and warehouse setups.

Key Responsibilities

• Own the end-to-end payroll process for 500+ employees across multiple locations

and warehouses.

• Manage monthly payroll inputs including attendance, leave, incentives, variable pay,

deductions, reimbursements, new hires, exits and salary revisions.

• Ensure accurate and timely payroll processing with strong controls and

reconciliation mechanisms.

• Manage payroll-related statutory compliance including PF, ESIC, PT, LWF, TDS and

other applicable regulations.

• Handle payroll for employees across different locations, states and warehouse

setups.

• Work closely with HR, Finance, Business and Operations teams to ensure timely

closure of payroll inputs.

• Manage full & final settlements, payroll adjustments and exit-related payments.
• Drive payroll audits, reconciliations and maintain accurate payroll records.
• Identify gaps in payroll processes and implement automation, controls and

process improvements.

• Coordinate with payroll vendors / consultants, where applicable, and ensure

service-level adherence.

• Prepare payroll reports, MIS and analytics for HR and Finance leadership.
• Ensure employee payroll queries are resolved accurately and within defined

timelines.

• Maintain confidentiality and security of sensitive employee compensation and payroll

data.

• Stay updated on changes in labour laws, statutory regulations and payroll

compliance requirements across applicable states.

What We're Looking For

• 710 years of experience in payroll, preferably in a startup, high-growth or large

distributed organisation.

• Experience managing payroll for 500+ employees is strongly preferred.
• Strong experience handling multi-location and multi-state payroll.
• Exposure to warehouse / frontline / blue-collar workforce payroll will be an

advantage.

• Strong understanding of Indian payroll and statutory compliances.
• Experience working closely with Finance and HR teams.
• Strong Excel / Google Sheets skills and comfort working with large datasets.
• Experience with payroll/HRMS platforms and payroll automation tools.
• Strong attention to detail, ownership and problem-solving ability.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage tight monthly payroll

timelines