Job Title:  Assistant Manager | ITSM (IT Service Management) | Bengaluru | ETP as a Service/ Operate

·      Manage end-to-end payroll processing, including employee salaries, statutory deductions, and benefits, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with company policies and labour laws

·      Perform advanced payroll-related financial analysis, identifying cost trends, variances, and benefits utilisation to provide actionable insights for decision-making

·      Forecast payroll expenses and statutory contributions, supporting broader cash flow planning and workforce budgeting

·      Reconcile payroll accounts and bank accounts, investigate complex discrepancies, and ensure timely resolution of open items

·      Prepare and review payroll reports and reconciliations for audits, statutory filings, and management reporting

·      Identify, design, and implement process improvements, automation, and standardisation initiatives across payroll operations

·      Partner with HR, Finance, and Compliance teams to streamline payroll inputs, improve reporting accuracy, and ensure integration with accounting systems

·      Support cross-functional initiatives, providing payroll subject matter expertise in planning, transformation, and compliance projects

·      Mentor junior payroll analysts, fostering knowledge sharing and capability development within the team

·      Ensure strict adherence to payroll principles, company policies, and local statutory requirements