Associate Payroll Specialist

Opportunity Overview: We are seeking a Payroll Executive to join our Payroll, Benefits & Compliance team. In this role, you will ensure accurate and timely payroll processing, statutory compliance, and employee support. You’ll partner closely with HR Operations, Finance, and IT to streamline payroll governance and automation. This is an opportunity to contribute to building a robust payroll framework that supports Cohere’s growth and employee experience. What you’ll do: Manage payroll processing: Prepare, validate, and run monthly payroll inputs, including attendance, leave, incentives, and deductions. Ensure compliance: Handle PF, ESI, Professional Tax, Labour Welfare Fund, NPS, Gratuity, and TDS filings with zero error. Support employees: Resolve payroll queries, assist with PF transfers, income tax clarifications, and onboarding payroll setup. Handle audits: Maintain audit trails, prepare registers, MIS reports, and support statutory inspections. Drive automation: Contribute to payroll system integration, dashboard reporting, and SOP documentation. Collaborate cross-functionally: Work with HR, Finance, and IT on initiatives like new HCM implementation, HROne integration, and benefits setup. Provide backup support: Act as operational backup for Payroll Head to ensure business continuity. Required Qualifications: Must-haves 2–4 years of experience in payroll or HR operations .