Payroll Lead

About Zeta

About The Role

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Responsibilities

• Liaise with internal HR/Finance teams to capture all payroll-impacting changes.
• Validate data inputs from HRIS, time tracking, benefits, and variable inputs (Allowances, bonuses, commissions, etc.).
• Must verify that all Flexible Benefits Plan (FBP) entries are correctly calculated and disbursed within the stipulated timeline.
• Process monthly salary and Bimonthly Full and Final settlements
• Timely submission of reports to Finance & Accounts and audit support.
• Develop, document, and continuously improve payroll management. 
• Oversee the vendor's payroll & compliance QRMS ticketing system, ensuring timely resolution & quality responses within the agreed turnaround time (TAT). 
• Implement internal controls and mitigate risks related to payroll and compliance.
• Identify gaps, educate and make improvements for smooth functioning.
  

Skills

• Communication: Explain salaries, FBPs, taxes, deductions and changes in a way that employees easily understand, reduce confusion, stress and help feel employees supported.
• Collaboration: Ensure seamless data flow and correspondence between the payroll function, accounting teams, and external vendors to maintain accuracy, compliance, and timely payments.
• Quality driven mindset: Carefully verify all calculations and employee salary details to ensure accuracy, safeguarding employees’ earnings and maintaining the company’s reputation.
• Problem solving skills: Confidently address issues like pay discrepancies, tax changes, software glitches and occasional delays in personal actions by quickly assessing situations and implementing effective solutions. Your expertise shall ensure smooth, accurate payroll operations despite challenges.
• Integrity: Allways take the right course of action even when things get busy and stressful. Knows the importance of secure systems, password protection and restricted access to sensitive data.
  

Experience And Qualifications

• Bachelor of commerce or BBA (Finance & Accounting Focus)
• 10 yrs of relevant experience in Payroll and related roles catering to India, UAE & USA
• Current knowledge of payroll procedures and related laws
• Excel (advanced level, including pivot tables, formulas)
• Experience administering payroll for 1500+ employees across multiple entities.
  

Equal Opportunity