Payroll Specialist Graduate Experience Jobs in Chennai

A Senior Payroll Consultant is responsible for managing the end-to-end payroll process, ensuring statutory compliance, resolving payroll discrepancies, and advising on complex payroll matters. This role typically supports large organizations or global clients and may involve team leadership and cross-functional coordination. Key Responsibilities- End-to-End Payroll Management:- Process salaries, bonuses, allowances, deductions, and superannuation- Handle onboarding/offboarding payroll actions (new hires, terminations, F&F settlements)- Statutory Compliance:- Ensure adherence to PF, ESI, TDS, and other local payroll laws- File statutory returns and maintain audit-ready documentation- Reporting & Reconciliation:- Prepare payroll reports, bank transfer sheets, and journal vouchers- Reconcile payroll inputs and outputs, investigate discrepancies- Employee Data & Queries:- Maintain accurate employee records- Resolve complex payroll queries and provide expert advice- Coordination & Communication:- Liaise with finance, HR, and external auditors- Coordinate with client SPOCs (for outsourced payroll roles) Candidate Profile- Experience: Minimum 8 years in payroll processing, preferably in large or multinational organizations- Education: Graduate/Postgraduate in HR, Finance, or related fields- Skills:- Strong knowledge of payroll software and Excel- Familiarity with statutory regulations and labor laws- Excellent communication and analytical skills- Ability to manage confidential data with integrity Work Environment- May involve working with global clients or plant-level HR teams- Often includes general administration, contract labor management, and compliance support Sample Employers & Roles- Digitide Solutions: Senior Executive Payroll, handling payroll cycle, statutory laws, and financial reporting- Adonis Recruitment (Global MNC): Specialist Payroll, focusing on PF, ESI, returns filing, plant HR, and compliance- Hinduja Global Solutions: Senior Associate Payroll Operations, managing reimbursements, TDS returns, and client coordination