Executive / Senior Executive - Payroll & HR Operations

Job Title: Executive / Senior Executive - Payroll & HR Operations Department: Human Resources Experience: 2 - 4 Years Location: Chennai Job Summary Agrya Consulting Private Limited is looking for a proactive, detail-oriented, and analytical Executive / Senior Executive Payroll & HR Operations to manage both the organization's internal payroll & HR operations and end-to-end payroll processing for multiple client organizations. The role requires ensuring accurate payroll execution, statutory compliance, HR administration, employee lifecycle management, and timely client support while maintaining compliance with applicable labour laws and statutory regulations. The ideal candidate should possess strong payroll knowledge, excellent Microsoft Excel skills, and the ability to learn new systems and processes quickly. Key Responsibilities Payroll & Compliance (Internal & Client Payroll) Manage end-to-end monthly payroll processing for Agrya Consulting and multiple client organizations. Collect, validate, and process monthly payroll inputs. Process new joiners, exits, salary revisions, incentives, reimbursements, arrears, and payroll adjustments. Prepare and process Full & Final (F&F) settlements. Generate payslips, payroll registers, bank transfer statements, and payroll MIS reports. Ensure payroll is processed accurately within agreed timelines. Resolve payroll-related queries from employees and clients promptly. HR Operations Coordinate employee onboarding and offboarding activities. Maintain employee records, HR documentation, and personnel files. Manage attendance, leave records, and employee data in the HRMS. Prepare HR letters including appointment, confirmation, increment, promotion, transfer, and relieving letters. Support employee engagement initiatives and day-to-day HR operations. Assist in HR compliance, documentation, and process improvement initiatives. Statutory Compliance Handle statutory compliance including: Employees' Provident Fund (EPF) Employees' State Insurance (ESI) Professional Tax (PT) Labour Welfare Fund (LWF) Tax Deducted at Source (TDS) Prepare and file statutory returns within prescribed timelines. Process PF transfers, withdrawals, pension/death claims, UAN generation and updates, and ESI registrations. Coordinate with statutory authorities and address compliance-related matters. Ensure compliance with applicable labour laws and payroll regulations. Reporting & Documentation Maintain payroll records, statutory registers, challans, and compliance documentation. Prepare payroll MIS reports, reconciliations, and variance analysis. Generate client-specific payroll reports and dashboards. Support internal and external audits by providing required payroll and statutory records. Maintain confidentiality of employee and payroll information. Required Skills Strong knowledge of Indian Payroll and Statutory Compliance. Experience in handling payroll for multiple clients and entities. Hands-on experience with payroll software and HRMS platforms. Key Skills Excellent Microsoft Excel skills, including: Pivot Tables VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP IF, SUMIF, COUNTIF functions Data Validation Conditional Formatting Data reconciliation and reporting Strong analytical, problem-solving, and numerical skills. Excellent attention to detail and accuracy. Good communication and client management skills. Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines. Quick learner with the ability to adapt to new systems, processes, and statutory changes. Qualification Any UG / PG Degree Experience 2 to 4 years of experience in Payroll Processing, HR Operations, and Statutory Compliance. Experience handling payroll for multiple client organizations or working in a payroll outsourcing/shared services environment is an added advantage. What We're Looking For Highly organized and process-driven professional. Strong ownership, accountability, and integrity. Advanced Microsoft Excel proficiency. Quick learner with a positive att