Associate, Payroll and Benefits - MUM

Third Bridge is a leading global research firm established in 2007, with a team of over 1,500 employees worldwide dedicated to fueling decisions with expert insights. We accelerate and enhance decision-making for investors and business leaders by unearthing unique expert insights across multiple sectors, geographies, and topics. For nearly 20 years, we've helped clients access knowledge on demand from experts, in-person and through our Library covering over 65,000 companies. Payroll & Benefits Associate As our new Payroll & Benefits Associate, you'll be the face of this vital team, acting as the first line of support for employees. You'll be managing the monthly payroll and benefits administration for the APAC workforce. These responsibilities will include: Payroll Processing Preparing the monthly payroll inputs and sharing it with the vendor Ensure accurate and timely submission of payroll inputs and payroll approvals by adhering to the prescribed timelines Assist with payroll data, reconciliation and audit Respond to employee inquiries and resolve issues related to payroll and benefits Work closely with the payroll vendor for timely preparation of Annual returns and maintaining employee registers Monitoring payroll compliance are met every month Manage payroll partner relationships including identifying recurring issues in service and escalating appropriately. Benefits Administration Assist in administering benefits program, including health insurance, life insurance, retirement plans and tax saving benefits You need to have a basic understanding of payroll processing. You'll ensure that our data is updated with accurate payroll related information and ensure the organisation complies with all applicable laws and regulations related to payroll, taxes and benefits.You will conduct payroll and benefits knowledge based sessions for new employees as part of our monthly onboarding process. In this role you'll be working with an experienced and knowledgeable global team who are supportive and collaborative. Qualifications With your experience of Payroll and Benefits you bring a good foundation of Indian payroll regulations, payroll compliances and the benefits corporate companies enrol in. You're familiar with industry practices and compliance regulations including PF and other statutory deductions. Great with numbers, you're extremely detail oriented, and use your time management to juggle multiple priorities, working with colleagues in different locations. Your English communication skills, both spoken and written, allow you to convey information clearly and simply, and you're happy to deliver training sessions to employees to share your expertise in payroll and benefits. You do this in a friendly and supportive way, responding to queries and tickets to offer help. You thrive in a close knit team, where you can gain support from others, but confidently share your ideas to improve our processes and make an impact on the organisation. Additional information We truly care about our people so in return for your work, you'll get: Competitive salary and bonus structure 18 days paid time off in addition to 8 fixed holidays 8 casual leaves 2 days' off per year for community/corporate responsibility activity Flexible career and development path, with opportunities to gain a wide range of transferable skills Beverages and snacks provided in the office Employee Provident Fund A yearly People Development Allowance which can be used for study support Flexible working Medical insurance - includes spouse and children Third Bridge values your trust and is committed to the responsible management, use, and protection of personal information. By submitting a Third Bridge job application, I hereby provide Third Bridge (including Third Bridge's affiliates and relevant third-party suppliers) with my consent to collect, store and process my personal information for the purpose of recruitment administration, as well as to share such personal information with third parties for the same purpose, in accordance with the Candidate Privacy Notice. We know that to be truly innovative, we need to have a diverse team around us. That is why Third Bridge is committed to creating an inclusive environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. If you are not 100% sure if you are right for the role, please apply anyway, and we will be happy to consider your application. .