Payroll Specialist

We are looking for a Payroll Processor HR Operations to support payroll processing and HR operations for campus employees. The role requires strong excel proficiency, data handling capabilities, operational intelligence, and attention to detail.

Key Responsibilities

* Support **monthly payroll processing** for campus employees, ensuring accurate and timely payroll inputs.

* Validate and reconcile **attendance, leave, new joiners, exits, salary changes, deductions, and other payroll inputs**.

* Maintain accurate employee master data in the HRMS/payroll system.

* Prepare and maintain **payroll MIS, trackers, and reports** using Excel.

* Perform data checks and reconciliations to identify and resolve discrepancies before payroll closure.

* Support **Full & Final Settlement (F&F)** and employee exit-related payroll activities.

* Assist with payroll statutory processes including **PF, ESI, PT, TDS, and other applicable compliances**.

* Coordinate with **campus HR teams, Finance, employees, and other stakeholders** to resolve payroll-related queries and discrepancies.

* Maintain payroll records and support **audit and compliance requirements**.

* Identify operational gaps and contribute to improving payroll processes and controls.

Non-Negotiable Requirements

* **Proficient in MS Excel** formulas, lookups, Pivot Tables, filtering, sorting, and data reconciliation.

* Strong **data-handling and analytical skills** with the ability to identify discrepancies.

* Strong **operational intelligence** and ability to understand processes and dependencies.

* High attention to detail and accuracy.

* Ability to work with **large employee datasets and tight monthly payroll timelines**.

* Good communication and stakeholder coordination skills.

* Basic understanding of **payroll and HR operations**.

### Preferred

* Graduate in **B.Com, BBA, MBA/PGDM – HR, or related field**.

* 1–2 years of experience in **payroll, HR operations, MIS, or shared services**.

* Experience with an **HRMS/payroll system** is an advantage.

### Key Skills

**Excel | Payroll Processing | Data Management | Reconciliation | HR Operations | Operational Intelligence | Analytical Thinking | Attention to Detail**