SME - India Payroll

About TopSource Worldwide and our company culture

TopSource operates at the intersection of people, place, and performance. For over 20 years, we’ve partnered with CHROs, CFOs, and business leaders to help organizations hire and manage talent wherever growth takes them.
Our approach is strategic and service-agnostic — giving clients the flexibility to decide where to expand, who to hire, and how to operate most effectively. With our ‘beyond-EOR’ suite of globalization services, we simplify market expansion by removing unnecessary cost and complexity.
The result: organizations can scale with confidence. When your talent pool is global, your reach is limitless, and your compliance is secure — the world is truly yours.
We are looking to share our success with a passionate, committed, and self-driven candidates looking to be part of an exciting and challenging journey ahead.
Sound like you? Then carry-on reading…

Hours of work

8.5 hours per day

Reports to

Manager

As a Subject Matter Expert (SME), you will be the go-to person for all payroll-related matters. You will make sure the payroll process runs smoothly, accurately, and follows all government rules like PF, ESIC, PT, and Income Tax. You will also guide and support a team of payroll associates; help solve difficult payroll problems and improve the way payroll is managed. This role is perfect for someone with strong payroll experience who wants to grow as a leader and expert in the field.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and supervise a team of 2 Payroll Associates, ensuring all payroll activities are performed accurately and timely.
• Oversee end-to-end payroll processing, including salary calculations, deductions, reimbursements, bonuses, and incentives.
• Ensure statutory compliance including accurate calculation and timely remittance of PF, ESIC, PT, and TDS along with the filing of all monthly, quarterly, and annual statutory returns.
• Monitor daily payroll operations, track progress, and provide hands-on support to associates as needed.
• Prepare, review, and submit payroll reports and statutory filings on schedule.
• Ensure strict confidentiality and data security throughout payroll operations.
• Maintain leave & attendance of client employees.
• Very good in statutory law and domain knowledge.
• Manage multiple clients’ payroll processing.
• Stay updated on changes in payroll laws, regulations, and best practices and disseminate knowledge within the team.

Desired characteristics (Attributes & Skills)

• 4 to 6 years of progressive experience in payroll, with demonstrated expertise in payroll processing and compliance.
• Proven leadership experience managing and mentoring junior payroll staff.
• Strong knowledge of PF, ESIC, PT, and Income Tax.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel including basic functions like Sum, Average, VLOOKUP, Pivot Tables, etc.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and lead a team in a fast-paced environment.
• High level of integrity and ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Experience with Ascent payroll software is an added advantage.
• Knowledge of Gratuity, Bonus, Leave Encashment, and other payroll components.
• Experience handling payroll for multiple clients or locations is a plus point.

Qualification required for the role

• Post Graduate degree, MBA, preferably in Commerce or a related field