Assistant Manager – Payroll & Statutory Compliance – Kolkata, India

Payroll is more than processing salaries; it is about accuracy, compliance, and employee trust. Fusion CX is hiring an Assistant Manager – Payroll & Statutory Compliance for our Finance & Accounts – Shared Services Domestic team in Kolkata, India. If you’re searching for Payroll jobs in Kolkata, Assistant Manager Payroll jobs, Payroll Compliance jobs, HR Payroll careers, or Finance & Accounts jobs, this opportunity offers the chance to lead end-to-end payroll operations while ensuring statutory compliance, data accuracy, and timely salary processing across the organization. As part of our Finance & Accounts team, you’ll collaborate with HR and Finance stakeholders, manage payroll systems, oversee statutory compliance, and contribute to efficient payroll operations in a dynamic, fast-paced corporate environment.

Job Description:

About the Role

As an Assistant Manager – Payroll & Statutory Compliance, you will be responsible for managing end-to-end monthly payroll operations, ensuring accurate salary processing, maintaining payroll records, and ensuring compliance with Indian payroll regulations and statutory requirements. You will work closely with HR, Finance, and internal stakeholders to resolve payroll discrepancies, manage statutory filings, and ensure payroll processes remain compliant, efficient, and audit-ready. This role requires strong payroll expertise, exceptional attention to detail, and a thorough understanding of payroll legislation, taxation, and statutory compliance.

Key Responsibilities

Payroll Operations

• Manage end-to-end monthly payroll processing for employees, ensuring timely and accurate salary disbursement.
• Maintain and update employee payroll records, including attendance, leave, incentives, deductions, reimbursements, and benefits.
• Validate payroll inputs received from HR and other stakeholders before processing payroll.
• Ensure payroll activities are completed within established timelines and in accordance with organizational standards.

Statutory Compliance

• Ensure compliance with Indian payroll regulations, labor laws, and statutory requirements.
• Manage statutory deductions and filings, including Provident Fund (PF), Employee State Insurance (ESI), Professional Tax (PT), Labor Welfare Fund (LWF), Tax Deducted at Source (TDS), and other applicable statutory obligations.
• Generate and submit statutory challans within prescribed government deadlines.
• Stay updated on changes in payroll legislation and implement necessary process updates to maintain compliance.

Payroll Reconciliation & Reporting

• Perform payroll reconciliations to ensure data accuracy and financial integrity.
• Prepare payroll, MIS, reconciliation, and statutory reports for internal and external stakeholders.
• Support payroll audits by maintaining complete documentation and providing required information during internal and external audit activities.
• Monitor payroll accuracy and proactively identify discrepancies for timely resolution.

Stakeholder Collaboration

• Collaborate closely with HR and Finance teams to validate payroll data and resolve discrepancies.
• Respond to employee queries related to salary, payroll calculations, statutory deductions, tax declarations, and tax filings.
• Work with internal stakeholders to continuously improve payroll processes and operational efficiency.

Payroll Systems & Data Management

• Manage payroll software and related systems while ensuring data accuracy, integrity, and confidentiality.
• Support system improvements, process automation initiatives, and payroll documentation.
• Maintain confidential payroll records in accordance with company policies and data protection standards.

Job Requirements:

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Human Resources, or a related discipline is required.
• MBA or postgraduate qualification is preferred.

Experience

• Minimum 5 years of experience in payroll management, preferably within a medium to large organization.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong knowledge of Indian payroll regulations, labor laws, taxation, and statutory compliance.
• Hands-on experience with payroll platforms such as SAP Payroll, ADP, Zoho Payroll, GreytHR, or similar payroll software.
• Strong understanding of PF, ESI, PT, LWF, TDS, income tax, and payroll compliance processes.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong reporting and reconciliation capabilities.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office applications.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• High level of integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality while handling sensitive payroll information.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet strict payroll deadlines.

Work Details

Location: Kolkata, India

Work Mode: Work From Office (WFO)

Why Join Fusion CX?

At Fusion CX, our Finance & Accounts team plays a critical role in supporting business success through accuracy, compliance, and operational excellence. As an Assistant Manager – Payroll & Statutory Compliance, you’ll lead payroll operations that directly impact employee experience while working alongside experienced professionals in a collaborative and growth-focused environment.

What You’ll Gain

• Lead end-to-end payroll operations for a growing organization.
• Build expertise in payroll management, statutory compliance, and regulatory reporting.
• Work with leading payroll platforms and enterprise HR systems.
• Strengthen your knowledge of Indian payroll legislation, taxation, and labor compliance.
• Collaborate with HR, Finance, Audit, and Leadership teams across the organization.
• Explore long-term career opportunities across Payroll, Finance & Accounts, Shared Services, HR Operations, Compliance, and Corporate Finance.

Apply Today

If you’re searching for Payroll jobs in Kolkata, Assistant Manager Payroll jobs, Payroll Compliance jobs, HR Payroll jobs, Payroll Manager jobs, Finance & Accounts jobs in Kolkata, SAP Payroll jobs, ADP Payroll jobs, Statutory Compliance jobs, or Payroll Specialist careers, apply today and build your future with Fusion CX.