Senior Payroll & Compliance Specialist - II

What is Contentstack?

 Learn more at www.contentstack.com.

Who Are We?

At Contentstack we are more than colleagues, we are a tribe. Our vision is to pursue equity among our communities, employees, partners, and customers. We are global-diverse yet close; distributed yet connected. We are dreamers and dreammakers who challenge the status quo. We do the right thing, even when no one is watching. We are curious trendspotters and brave trendsetters. Our mission is to make Contentstack indispensable for organizations to tell their stories and to connect with the people they care about through inspiring, modern experiences. We care deeply about our customers and the communities we serve. #OneTeamOneDream. Chalo, let’s go!

Job Description

1. Payroll Operations & Compliance

• End‑to‑End Payroll Processing: Execute monthly payroll runs (base salary, variable pay, allowances, deductions) with 100% accuracy and on‑time disbursement.
• Statutory Compliance: Own PF, ESI, PT, LWF, Gratuity, TDS, and professional tax filings; stay updated on labour law changes and ensure all policies/processes remain compliant.
• Year‑End Activities & Audits: Manage Form 16 issuance, TDS reconciliations, and support internal and external payroll audits with thorough documentation.
• Time & Attendance Reporting: Maintain and validate organization‑wide attendance data; prepare monthly reports by location.

2. Compensation Benchmarking & Analysis

• Radford & Aon Expertise: Leverage Radford and Aon platforms to conduct market salary and incentive benchmarking, setting competitive pay structures.
• Flexible Tax‑Saving Design: Implement and manage flexible benefits, and other tax‑efficient salary components aligned with the latest trends.
• Salary Expense Analysis: Partner with finance to analyze outside salary expenses, budget variances, and forecast compensation spend.
• Deep‑Dive Analytics: Help build interactive dashboards in Google Sheets and via AI‑enabled analytics to track pay equity, attrition correlations, and compensation trends.

3. Benefits & Employee Support

• Benefits Management: Administer health insurance, wellness programs, and other HR benefits; analyze utilization and optimize program ROI.
• Employee Queries: Serve as the go‑to expert for pan-India employees for payroll, taxation, and benefits questions, conducting root‑cause analyses, and ensuring timely resolutions.
• Employee Support - Be the go to person for our employees, and help organize engagement activities for our tribe in Pune.

4. Reporting & Advisory

• Monthly & Quarterly Reporting: Prepare comprehensive reports on payroll metrics, compliance status, and compensation insights; create findings in compelling PowerPoint decks.
• Policy Development & Communication: Draft, update, and communicate clear policies. Ensure all the policies are updated  

5. Systems & Process Ownership

• Global HRIS: Configure and maintain global HRIS platform, ensuring seamless integrations with time‑tracking and finance systems.
• Continuous Improvement: Identify process bottlenecks and lead Kaizen‑style enhancements; leverage AI‑enabled tools to automate routine tasks and improve data accuracy.

Qualifications & Experience

• Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s in Commerce, Finance, HR, or related field.
• Experience: 6–8 years in payroll, compliance, or compensation analysis roles; hands‑on experience with Radford, Aon, and global HRIS tools.
• Technical Skills:
• Advanced Excel (pivot tables, Power Query) and Google Sheets.
• Expert‑level PowerPoint for executive presentations.
• Familiarity with AI‑based analytics tools for data insights.
• Core Attributes:
• Analytical & Logical: Strong root‑cause analysis and data‑driven problem solving.
• Ownership & Drive: Self‑starter with end‑to‑end accountability; proactive in identifying improvements.
• Communication & Influence: Clear, concise communicator; trusted advisor to stakeholders at all levels.

Location - Pune (Hybrid)

What Do We Offer?

Interesting Work | We hire curious trendspotters and brave trendsetters. This is NOT your boring, routine, cushy, rest-and-vest corporate job. This is the “challenge yourself” role where you learn something new every day, never stop growing, and have fun while you’re doing it. 

Tribe Vibe | We are more than colleagues, we are a tribe. We have a strict “no a**hole policy” and enforce it diligently. This means we spend time together - with spontaneous office happy hours, organized outings, and community volunteer opportunities. We are a diverse and distributed team, but we like to stay connected.

Bragging Rights | We are dreamers and dream makers. Our efforts pay off and we work with the most prestigious brands, from big-name retailers to airlines, to professional sports teams. Your contribution will make an impact with many of the most recognizable names in almost every industry including AirFrance KLM, ASICS, Burberry, Mattel, Mitsubishi, Walmart, and many more!

One Team One Dream | This is one of our values, and it shows. We don’t believe in artificial hierarchies. If you’re part of the tribe, you have an opportunity to contribute. Your voice will be heard and you will also receive regular updates about the business and its performance. Which, btw, is through the roof, so it’s a great time to be joining…

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