Job DescriptionJob title: Payroll AnalystFunction: PeopleReports to: Regional Payroll ManagerSub Function: People Operations Location: Mohali, Punjab India.Job purpose: Accurate and on time payment of salaries and tax, alongside the identification and implementation of continued efficiencies and automations.Key accountabilities and decision ownership: (10 max)· Payroll Administration: Process monthly payroll accurately, including salaries, overtime, bonuses, and statutory deductions in compliance with Indian labour laws.· Income Tax: Calculate income tax, manage return filings.· Employee Support: Address payroll-related queries, including income tax / Form 16, statutory deductions, overtime, public holidays, and severance pay.· Data & Records Management: Maintain accurate employee records such as contracts, tax details, and bank information.· Cross-functional Coordination: Work with People and Finance teams to manage employment changes, benefits, onboarding data, and payroll expense reporting.· Vendor Management: Coordinate with payroll vendors to ensure accurate and timely monthly payroll processing.· Compliance Management: Work with compliance vendors to complete monthly statutory tax closures (PF, ESI, and PT challans) and manage required quarterly and annual filings in accordance with state regulations (Punjab, Maharashtra, and Karnataka).Skills, know-how and experience:· In-depth knowledge of Indian labour laws and tax regulations.· 3 years + working within mid to large-sized organization.· SAP/GlobalView· Proficient in data analysis using tools such as Excel, with experience in generating reports and delivering actionable insights· Detail oriented, with strong organizational and analytical skills to manage complex payroll calculations· Fluency in both written and spoken English is essential, proficiency in additional languages desirable· Strong team player with a flexible approach and the ability to work on own initiative· Problem solving and trouble shooting· Experience of operating within an Employee Service modelTechnical / professional qualifications:Higher education qualification desirable Key performance indicators: (3-5 Max)· Accurate and on time payment of salaries and taxes· Response time to colleague queries· No audit deficiencies Direct reports: 0 Budget owned:N/A Key stakeholders:· People, Finance, Legal, Assurance, Risk, Group Tax, Colleagues, Government authorities, Payroll & Compliance vendor