Senior Consultant-Payroll & Benefits

Job Description

• Process salary, reimbursements, gratuity, superannuation, EPFO, and other statutory benefits in accordance with company policies and statutory requirements.
• Manage vendor invoices end to end, including validation, accruals, reclassifications, and amortization prior to submission for payment.
• Support bookkeeping and accounting activities related to payroll and benefits expenses.
• Perform headcount and benefits reconciliations across HR, payroll, benefits, and finance systems.
• Manage and coordinate vendor agreements and medical insurance renewals GTL, for the Mumbai office.
• Respond to employee and statutory benefit queries, ensuring timely resolution in line with defined SLAs.
• Maintain accurate documentation, audit trails, and compliance with internal controls and standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Identify and drive opportunities for process improvement, standardization, and simplification to enhance productivity and compliance, influencing change at a regional level.
• Partner effectively with third party payroll and benefits providers to ensure seamless, compliant, and high quality service delivery, and manage vendor relationships at a regional level.
• Continuously build and share subject matter expertise by staying current on internal updates, regulatory changes, and industry best practices.
• Provide ad hoc operational support for assigned processes as required.

• Bachelor s or Master s degree in Commerce, Accounting, HR or a related field is required.
• Minimum 3 - 6 years of relevant experience in payroll and benefits administration in India
• Proficient using Microsoft Office products (Excel, Word and PowerPoint)
• Strong knowledge of India Payroll, EPF, statutory compliances, Personal taxation etc.
• Exposure to Employee Benefits like Insurance, National Pension Scheme is required.
• Knowledge of the Digital Personal Data Protection Act (DPDP Act) of India and the obligations related to the collection, use, protection, and handling of personal data.
• Good understanding of labor laws and compliances
• Ability to handle confidential information in a professional manner
• Strong organizational and analytical skills with attention to detail and the ability to multi-task
• Self-starter, highly motivated and innovative
• Must be flexible with work hours if required.
• Strong interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills with ability to effectively communicate with all levels of the firm are required.
• Experienced working with regional or global team set-ups/stakeholders would be a strong advantage.

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