PE &Ops Assistant Analyst

Overview The Payroll Asst Analyst is responsible for supporting end-to-end payroll operations, ensuring accurate and timely payroll processing, statutory compliance, reconciliations, reporting, and employee support. The role works closely with HR, Finance, external payroll vendors, and business stakeholders to maintain payroll accuracy and compliance. Responsibilities Payroll Processing Coordinate end-to-end payroll activities for assigned populations. Validate monthly payroll inputs including new hires, exits, transfers, promotions, salary changes, allowances, deductions, overtime, and leave adjustments. Review payroll outputs and identify discrepancies before final processing. Support payroll calendar execution and ensure all deadlines are met. Payroll Validation & Reconciliation Perform payroll audits and variance analysis. Prepare headcount and payroll value reconciliations month-over-month. Validate payroll reports, earning and deduction balances, and statutory outputs. Investigate payroll discrepancies and drive resolution with relevant stakeholders. Finance & Accounting Support Prepare and validate payroll journals and supporting documentation. Coordinate with Finance and Treasury teams for salary payments. Support payroll accruals and month-end activities. Ensure payroll accounting records are accurate and complete. Compliance & Statutory Activities Ensure compliance with labor laws, tax regulations, social security, PF, ESI, and other statutory requirements. Support statutory filings, audits, and documentation requests. Maintain payroll records in accordance with company and regulatory requirements. Employee Support Respond to employee queries related to salary, tax, leave impact, shift allowance, reimbursements, and deductions. Provide payroll guidance to employees, managers, and HR partners. Ensure timely and accurate resolution of payroll tickets and escalations. Vendor & Stakeholder Management Coordinate with external payroll vendors for payroll processing and issue resolution. Partner with HR Operations, Benefits, Workforce Administration, Finance, and Treasury teams. Participate in payroll transitions, process standardization, and automation initiatives. Continuous Improvement Identify process gaps and recommend automation opportunities. Support payroll transformation projects and process improvement initiatives. Maintain standard operating procedures and process documentation. Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Commerce, Finance, Accounting, Human Resources, or related field. 5-6 years of payroll operations experience. Experience with SAP, Workday, SuccessFactors, Oracle, or other payroll systems preferred. Strong knowledge of payroll legislation and statutory compliance. Advanced Excel skills.