Subject Matter Expert - Payroll

Skills and Responsibilities:

• Deep understanding of Indian payroll regulations:

  Knowledge of labor laws, tax regulations, and reporting requirements. Strong knowledge of payroll configuration: pay elements, pay calendars, costing, retro pay, GL mapping

• Experience with payroll systems:

  Familiarity with various payroll systems and software.

• Payroll expertise

  : Great knowledge on different employee types, pay groups, tax scenarios , jurisdictions , gross-to-net calculations, statutory deductions, benefits, tax withholdings, retroactive payments, and year-end processes

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• Functional Expertise :

  Lead the configuration and optimization of Payroll module. Define payroll rules, earning/deduction components, and calculation logic. Set up statutory compliance (e.g., PF, ESI, Tax, etc.)

• Process Analysis:

  Analyze current payroll processes and recommend improvements. Document payroll cycles, calendars, and exception scenarios.

• Implementation Testing :

  Lead/assist in payroll module rollouts or migrations. Guide testing team in identifying Payroll scenarios in functional, SIT and UAT.

• Compliance Auditing :

  Ensure adherence to legal and regulatory requirements. Experienced in payroll audits.

• Reporting Reconciliation :

  Support payroll reporting (Payslips, Bank Files, Tax Reports). Assist in payroll reconciliations and resolving discrepancies.

• Communication and interpersonal skills:

  Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues and stakeholders.