Meritto
Website:
meritto.com
Job details:
Sr. Associate/Associate Manager- Payroll
Finance & Governance
Gurugram, Haryana
A day in the life of this role
Meritto is looking for a detail-oriented and experienced Payroll professional to manage end-to-end payroll
operations. The role requires hands-on experience with payroll tools, strong statutory compliance knowledge, and deep expertise in TDS, reconciliations, and MIS reporting.
Key Responsibilities
Payroll Operations
• Manage end-to-end monthly payroll processing with accuracy and adherence to timelines
• Process attendance, leave, incentives, reimbursements, deductions, arrears, and F&F settlements
• Ensure accurate salary structures and payouts across employees and consultants
• Support payroll closures and coordination with Finance
TDS & Tax Compliance
• Compute and deduct TDS on salaries as per Income Tax regulations
• Manage quarterly TDS return filings (Form 24Q) with accuracy and timelines
• Handle TDS reconciliations with books and TRACES
• Ensure timely issuance of Form 16 and resolution of TDS-related discrepancies
• Liaise with auditors and consultants for TDS assessments and notices
Payroll Systems & Tools
• Manage payroll using Zoho People / Zoho Payroll or similar HRMS tools
• Maintain employee payroll master data and system configurations
• Coordinate with HR/IT for system improvements and issue resolution
• Support payroll audits and system enhancements
Statutory Compliance
• Ensure compliance with PF, ESI, PT, TDS, LWF, Gratuity, etc.
• Manage statutory filings, challans, and reconciliations
• Coordinate with consultants and authorities during audits or assessments
• Stay updated with changes in payroll laws and regulations
MIS & Reporting
• Prepare detailed payroll MIS reports, dashboards, and management summaries
• Perform payroll, TDS, and statutory reconciliations on a periodic basis
• Generate variance analysis and insights for leadership review
• Support month-end and year-end payroll reporting and audits
Employee & Stakeholder Support
• Act as SPOC for employee payroll queries
• Maintain strict confidentiality of payroll data
• Coordinate with internal teams and external vendors
What we’re looking for
• B.Com with 4–6 years of payroll experience
• MBA in Finance/HR is an added advantage
• Strong hands-on experience in TDS computation, return filing, and reconciliations
• Experience with Zoho People / Zoho Payroll or similar tools
• Strong knowledge of Indian payroll and statutory compliance
• Advanced MS Excel skills (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, formulas)
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
Who we are
At Meritto we believe in building more than just solutions. We’re redefining the way education connects
with technology. As one of India’Largest Vertical SaaS + Embedded Payments platform, we’re on a mission
to build the “Digital Backbone of Education Institutions” by simplifying how educational organization runs from enrollment to lifecycle, advancement to finance, and beyond. Having mastered the art of student
acquisition, we’re now expanding our horizons to cover the entire spectrum of running an educational
organization—from managing the student lifecycle to driving student success and outcomes.
What’s our work culture like? We work from the office in a dynamic, inclusive, and merit-driven space
fueled by the energy of collaboration and creativity coming together.
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