Payroll Specialist

About Darwinbox: is Asia's fastest-growing HR technology platform, designing the future of work by building the world's best HR tech, driven by a fierce focus on employee experience and customer success, and continuous, iterative innovation. We are the preferred choice of 1000+ global enterprises to manage their 4 million+ employees across 130+ countries. Darwinbox's new-age HCM suite competes with local as well as global players in the enterprise technology space (such as SAP, Oracle, and Workday). The firm has acquired notable customers ranging from large conglomerates to unicorn start-ups: Nivea, Starbucks, DLF, JSW, Adani Group, Crisil, CRED, Vedanta, Mahindra, Glenmark, Gokongwei Group, Mitra Adiperkasa, EFS Facilities Management, VNG Corporation, and many more. Our vision of building a world-class product company from Asia is backed by marquee global investors like Microsoft, Salesforce, Sequoia Capital, TCV, KKR, and Partners Group. About The Role : The Payroll specialist will be responsible for managing end-to-end payroll operations with a strong focus on India payroll, statutory compliance, audits, and vendor coordination. The role will also involve exposure to global payroll processes and handling employee payroll-related queries efficiently while ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely closures. What’s Expected of You: 1. End-to-End Payroll Processing (India) Manage complete

India payroll lifecycle

including payroll inputs, validations, calculations, and disbursements. Strong understanding of

compensation structures,

allowances, deductions, reimbursements, and payroll components. Handle

Full & Final (F&F) settlements

including gratuity, leave encashment, recoveries, and statutory payouts. Ensure payroll closure as per defined timelines with high accuracy. 2. Statutory Compliance & Payroll Audits Ensure compliance with Indian payroll

statutory requirements

including: Income Tax (TDS) & Form16 Provident Fund (PF) & Employee State Insurance (ESI) Professional Tax (PT), etc Coordinate and support internal and external

payroll audits

. Ensure timely filing of

returns, challans, and statutory reports. Stay updated with changes in payroll laws and statutory regulations. 3. Global Payroll Exposure Support or coordinate

global payroll

processes and understand payroll timelines. Exposure to payroll for

Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Indonesia and US will be an advantage. Liaise with global payroll vendors and internal stakeholders to ensure timely payroll execution.

4. Payroll Vendor Management Coordinate with payroll vendors

for data sharing, validations, and issue resolution. Monitor service levels and ensure vendor adherence to agreed

timelines and quality standards

5. Employee Query Management Handle

employee payroll-related queries

related to salary, payslips, tax, deductions, F&F, and statutory matters. Provide timely and accurate resolutions while maintaining a high standard of employee experience.

Who Should Apply? Bachelor’s degree / master’s in human resources. 4–5 years of hands-on experience in payroll

processing, primarily India payroll. Strong knowledge of Indian

payroll compliance, taxation, and statutory frameworks

. Experience in payroll audits and vendor coordination. Excellent

interpersonal, communication, and facilitation skills

. Exposure to

global payroll

is preferred. Strong attention to detail, analytical skills, and ability to work with numbers. Strong understanding of

Indian labor laws

and ability to apply them in a multi-city workforce context. Strong attention to detail and ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment. Excellent time management skills to prioritize tasks effectively. Proficiency in

payroll systems and MS Excel

.

Preferred Skills Experience working in a

multi-country

or fast-growing organization. Hands-on experience with

HRMS / payroll tools. Ability to manage

multiple payroll cycles

and tight deadlines.

Highlights of the Role Hands-on ownership of

end-to-end India payroll

with strong exposure to statutory compliance and audits Opportunity to work closely with

cross-functional teams

including HR, Finance, and external payroll vendors Exposure to

global payroll operations

and international payroll timelines High-visibility role with direct impact on

employee experience and payroll accuracy Opportunity to work in a

fast-paced, growing organization

with evolving payroll complexity

Career Growth & Future Opportunities Global Payroll Exposure:

Opportunity to deepen knowledge across multiple geographies and grow into a regional or global payroll role Specialization Path:

Build expertise in payroll compliance, taxation, audits, and vendor management Cross-Functional Growth:

Work closely with HR Operations, Compensation & Benefits, Finance, and HR Technology teams Process Improvement & Automation:

Opportunity to contribute to payroll process enhancements, system improvements, and automation initiatives Leadership Path:

Potential to grow into senior payroll, payroll lead, or payroll manager roles as the organization scales