Senior Payroll Manager

Position: Manager- HR Operations and Payroll Experience: 11 to 20 years Location: Chennai Must-Have Technical Capabilities : • End-to-End Payroll Management • Hands-on experience managing complete in-house payroll processing, including validations, statutory deductions, bonuses, increments, and full & final settlements. • Statutory & Compliance Expertise (Local) • Strong working knowledge of Indian labour laws and statutory compliances • HR Systems & Payroll Platforms • Experience working with HRIS, payroll systems, and ERP platforms (e.g., SAP), ensuring data accuracy and system governance. • Compliance Tracking & Documentation • Proven experience in maintaining compliance trackers, statutory registers, employee records, and audit-ready documentation and acting as a controller to HR function. • HR Budgeting & Cost Control • Experience managing HR budgets, tracking utilization, analyzing variances, and acting as a controller for HR costs. • Reporting, MIS & Dashboards • Strong experience in preparing HR MIS, dashboards, and management reports with accurate data and insights. • Process Automation & Improvement • Demonstrated interest and experience in automating manual HR and payroll processes to improve efficiency and controls. Must-Have Skills & Competencies : • Strong Analytical Skills : Ability to analyse payroll, headcount, and cost data and translate numbers into meaningful insights. • Time Management & Prioritization : Ability to manage multiple critical timelines (payroll, compliance filings, audits, leadership reporting) with discipline and consistency. • Process Orientation & Risk Mindset : Structured, control-oriented approach with the ability to anticipate, assess, and mitigate operational and compliance risks. • High Attention to Detail : Strong eye for detail with a zero-error mindset, especially in payroll, compliance, and audits. • Stakeholder & Leadership Management : Ability to work closely with Leadership, Finance, and Business Heads with confidence and clarity. • Ownership & Accountability : Takes end-to-end ownership of outcomes with a high sense of responsibility and reliability. • Stakeholder & Leadership Management : Ability to work closely with Leadership, Finance, and Business Heads with clarity, confidence, and credibility. Industry • IT