Job Title:  Executive | Payroll | Mumbai | Finance & Accounts

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Your work profile

We’re looking for an Associate in Deloitte India Payroll Team who is detail-oriented and passionate about accuracy. You will support the payroll processing cycle, helping to ensure employee compensation is processed accurately and on time. You will work closely with senior payroll team members and stakeholders, providing operational support for payroll and compliance activities. This role is part of Deloitte South-East Asia HR & Finance shared services and reports to the Payroll Assistant Manager.

Job description

Payroll Processing Support:

• Assist in executing end-to-end payroll processing activities for assigned Business Units.
• Verify payroll inputs, adjustments, and accruals to ensure accuracy.
• Support compliance with statutory requirements such as PF, ESI, TDS, and PT.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external vendors to resolve payroll-related queries.

Data Verification & Audits:

• Perform data validation exercises to maintain payroll accuracy.
• Help investigate discrepancies and support resolution efforts.
• Maintain payroll documentation for record-keeping and audit purposes.

Reporting & Documentation:

• Prepare basic payroll reports and summaries for review.
• Support month-end payroll reporting and statutory filing preparations.
• Assist with the maintenance of payroll records and data integrity.

Process Adherence & Improvements:

• Follow defined payroll processes and procedures diligently.
• Identify minor process issues and suggest improvements to team leads.
• Support implementation of payroll system updates and automation where applicable.

Collaboration & Coordination:

• Work closely with HR, Finance, and global teams to ensure smooth payroll operations.
• Coordinate with payroll vendors and assist with escalations when required.
• Support audit and compliance activities related to payroll.

Must have:

·      2+ years of experience in payroll processing or a related function.

·      Basic understanding of Indian payroll statutory regulations.

·      Familiarity with payroll software such as SAP Payroll, ADP, or similar systems.

·      Proficient in Excel with good data handling and reporting skills.

·      Strong attention to detail and problem-solving capabilities.

·      Good communication skills, and ability to work in a team environment.

·      Ability to respond to employee queries, manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced setting.

Qualification:

·      Graduate in Finance, Commerce, HR, or related field preferred.

·      Any relevant certifications in payroll or compliance will be an advantage.

Key competency:

·      Accurate Payroll Processing Support

·      Statutory Compliance Awareness

·      Data Verification & Reporting

·      Basic Excel & Analytical Skills

·      Team Collaboration & Communication

·      Process Following & Improvement Mindset

Location:

• Thane, Mumbai . Hybrid environment requiring in-Office working @50% of work days.

Your role as a Executive

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• Inspiring - Leading with integrity to build inclusion and motivation.
• Committed to creating purpose - Creating a sense of vision and purpose.
• Agile - Achieving high-quality results through collaboration and Team unity.
• Skilled at building diverse capability - Developing diverse capabilities for the future.
• Persuasive / Influencing - Persuading and influencing stakeholders.
• Collaborating - Partnering to build new solutions.
• Delivering value - Showing commercial acumen
• Committed to expanding business - Leveraging new business opportunities.
• Analytical Acumen - Leveraging data to recommend impactful approach and solutions through the power of analysis and visualization.
• Effective communication – Must be well abled to have well-structured and well-articulated conversations to achieve win-win possibilities.

• Engagement Management / Delivery Excellence - Effectively managing engagement(s) to ensure timely and proactive execution as well as course correction for

the success of engagement(s)

• Managing change - Responding to changing environment with resilience
• Managing Quality & Risk - Delivering high quality results and mitigating risks with utmost integrity and precision
• Strategic Thinking & Problem Solving - Applying strategic mindset to solve business issues and complex problems.
• Tech Savvy - Leveraging ethical technology practices to deliver high impact for clients and for Deloitte.
• Empathetic leadership and inclusivity - creating a safe and thriving environment where everyone's valued for who they are, use empathy to understand others to adapt our behaviors and attitudes to become more inclusive. 

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