**Key Responsibilities:** + Lead **end-to-end payroll & FnF processing** for India & Middle east, including statutory compliance. + Support payroll operations for the **Middle East region** ; prior experience is an added advantage. + Lead **monthly pay run reconciliations** and ensure timely execution. + Liaise with **outsourced payroll vendors** to ensure smooth and compliant payroll delivery. + Perform **Gross-to-Net calculations** and reconcile payroll accounts. + Strong knowledge of **Income tax & exemptions** . + Handle **incident/ticket management** for payroll-related queries. + Handle and maintain documentation for **internal and external audits** . + Ensure adherence to **Travelex policies** and local regulatory requirements. + Assist with **ad-hoc administrative tasks** as required. + Manage **TDS return** , **Form 16** , and **investment proof** during year-end processes. + Oversee **vendor management** for payroll-related services. + Demonstrate working knowledge of **Flexible Benefit Plans** (e.g., LTA, Fuel, Driver, NPS, etc.). + Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion + Team player with the ability to work independently when required + Strong understanding of Indian payroll laws, TDS, and statutory compliance & Labour compliance. **Key Interfaces:** + **External & Global Stakeholders** + **Finance Teams** – for payroll reporting and reconciliation + **HR Managers & Teams** – for employee data coordination + **Compliance Teams** – to ensure regulatory adherence **Qualifications & Experience:** + Graduate in any discipline. + **3–5 years of hands-on experience** in India payroll operations. + Proven experience with **TDS returns** , **Form 16** , and **investment proof submission** . + Familiarity with **Workday, ADP** , or similar HRIS platforms. + High proficiency in Microsoft **Excel** and **Outlook** . + Strong **attention to detail** , with an audit-focused and quality-driven mindset. + Excellent **written and verbal communication** skills. + Ability to **multi-task** , work under pressure, and adapt to changing priorities. + Willingness to work in **flexible shifts** .