Payroll Specialist - India
Hyderabad, IndiaFull-timeSenior · 10+ years
About this role
About Keka
Keka is a SaaS HRMS platform, helping companies manage the entire employee lifecycle efficiently– hiring, onboarding, time & attendance, payroll, performance, and learning in one integrated system.
We have been in the market for 10+ years and currently serve around ten thousand clients in India, US and GCC.
About the Role
Own end-to-end payroll delivery for a portfolio of Keka Managed Services clients in India. This is a hands-on, client-facing role responsible for payroll operations, statutory compliance, client relationships, and timely delivery.
What You'll Own
- Manage the end-to-end monthly payroll cycle, ensuring accuracy and timely delivery.
- Oversee statutory payroll compliance and ensure timely filings and resolutions.
- Manage compliance notices and proactively identify potential risks.
- Act as the primary point of contact for clients and build strong relationships.
- Own delivery timelines, SLAs, escalations, and client communication.
- Identify process gaps and drive automation and continuous improvement.
What You Bring — Must-Haves
- Strong knowledge of Indian payroll processes and statutory compliance.
- 3+ years of payroll delivery experience in an HR Tech, Payroll Tech, or B2B SaaS environment.
- Experience with product-led payroll platforms such as Keka, RazorpayX Payroll, greytHR, Zoho Payroll, Zeta, Springworks, or similar.
- Strong client-facing communication and stakeholder management skills.
- High ownership, attention to detail, and problem-solving ability.
- Strong Excel and analytical skills with the ability to identify and resolve payroll discrepancies.
Nice to Have
- Hands-on experience with Keka Payroll or similar payroll platforms.
- Exposure to multi-state payroll and statutory compliance.
- Knowledge of advanced Excel, SQL, or BI dashboards.