Payroll Officer

A payroll officer manages the accurate, legal, and timely payment of employee wages and benefits within an organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Payroll Processing: Collect and verify timesheets, track working hours, and calculate gross pay, overtime, bonuses, and shift differentials.
• Deductions and Taxes: Compute income taxes, social security contributions, insurance premiums, and voluntary or involuntary deductions (like garnishments).
• Disbursements: Schedule electronic transfers, direct deposits, or physical paychecks and distribute payment statements/pay slips.
• Record Keeping: Maintain up-to-date employee data, leave balances, and secure audit-ready financial files.
• Support and Resolution: Answer employee questions regarding compensation, tax withholdings, or discrepancies.

Requirements and Qualifications

• Education: A high school diploma with relevant bookkeeping training, or a bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, human resources, or a related field.
• Experience: 1 to 5 years of experience in payroll administration, accounting, or as a payroll clerk.
• Software Skills: Proficiency in payroll and HRIS systems (such as ADP, SAP, SARAL, Keka or Workday) and advanced spreadsheet tools like Microsoft Excel.
• Core Competencies: Strong mathematical aptitude, acute attention to detail, strict ethical standards for handling confidential data, and good problem-solving skills.

Pay: ₹22,000.00 - ₹40,000.00 per month

Work Location: In person