Payroll Executive Jobs in Mumbai

About This Role

PeopleFirst India is hiring a Payroll Executive for its Mumbai HR team to manage end-to-end payroll processing for a workforce of 250 employees across three business units. The role covers salary computation, TDS calculation, PF and ESI compliance, full and final settlement processing, and payroll MIS reporting. This is a precision-first role that requires deep knowledge of Indian payroll regulations and hands-on HRMS experience. Candidates with two or more years of payroll processing experience are strongly preferred.

Role Context

You will report to the HR Manager and own the complete monthly payroll cycle independently. The cycle runs from the 20th to the 28th of each month and must be completed without errors or delays. You will coordinate with department heads for attendance approvals, with the finance team for salary disbursement, and with external auditors for payroll compliance verification. Strict confidentiality around salary data and statutory filings is a fundamental requirement of this role.

Key Responsibilities

• Process monthly payroll for 250 employees including variable pay, overtime, and leave encashment calculations
• Calculate and deduct TDS, PF, ESI, and professional tax in accordance with current Indian regulations
• Generate payslips, Form 16, and annual tax computation statements for all employees
• File monthly PF ECR and ESI returns within statutory deadlines without exception
• Process full and final settlements for resigned and retired employees including gratuity calculations
• Coordinate with department heads to collect and reconcile monthly attendance and leave data
• Prepare monthly payroll MIS reports for HR and finance management review
• Respond to employee queries on salary breakdowns, tax deductions, and PF contribution status

Requirements & Skills

• 2–4 years of end-to-end payroll processing experience for 150+ employees
• In-depth knowledge of TDS computation, Form 16 generation, and payroll-related income tax filing
• Strong working knowledge of PF, ESI, PT, and gratuity compliance requirements and portal operations
• Hands-on experience with payroll HRMS platforms such as GreytHR, Keka, or Darwinbox
• Advanced MS Excel skills for payroll data validation, reconciliation, and MIS report preparation
• Absolute accuracy and discretion in handling payroll data and employee salary information
• Ability to meet monthly payroll cycle deadlines consistently without requiring follow-up

Benefits & Work Conditions

• Monthly salary of ₹25,000–₹48,000 based on payroll processing experience and compliance knowledge
• PF, ESI, and gratuity eligibility from the joining date
• Full ownership of the payroll function with direct reporting to the HR Manager
• Annual salary review based on payroll accuracy metrics and compliance audit results
• Five-day work week with flexibility during the monthly payroll processing window

Who Should Apply

This role is ideal for payroll professionals who take end-of-month deadlines seriously, are meticulous about TDS and statutory compliance accuracy, and prefer owning a complete payroll function over being one of many processors in a large team. If you have experience processing payroll for 200+ employees, understand Indian payroll law well enough to handle edge cases independently, and want a single-owner payroll role in a mid-size Mumbai company, PeopleFirst India provides the autonomy and scope to build strong payroll expertise.

About the Company

PeopleFirst India is a Mumbai-based company with a self-managed HR and payroll function serving all 250 employees across its manufacturing and services businesses. The payroll executive role is a high-trust position with full ownership of the salary cycle and statutory compliance reporting. The company is known for timely salary payments, structured statutory compliance, and an HR culture that values the payroll function as a critical business operation rather than an administrative afterthought.

How to Apply

Apply through this listing with your resume. Specify the employee count you have processed payroll for, the HRMS platform you used, and any statutory compliance filings you have managed independently. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted within 3 working days.