Senior Payroll Specialist

Role: Payroll Specialist
Location: Bengaluru | HSR Layout
About Bright Champs
BrightCHAMPS is a fast-growing global edtech platform valued at $650M, delivering live, expert-led learning in Coding, Robotics, Financial Literacy, Math, AI, and Communication to kids aged 6–16 across 30+ countries and 12+ languages.
About the Role
BrightCHAMPS is looking for a detail-oriented and experienced Payroll Specialist to own end-to-end payroll processing and drive payroll accuracy, compliance, and reporting excellence. The ideal candidate will bridge payroll operations with HR and Finance stakeholders, ensuring seamless payroll delivery while building robust analytics for leadership decision-making.
Key Responsibilities
● Own end-to-end payroll processing for the organization, ensuring accurate and timely salary disbursement each cycle
● Review and validate payroll calculations received from external payroll consultants/vendors, ensuring accuracy of statutory deductions, reimbursements, incentives, and other components
● Coordinate with external payroll consultants on data inputs (attendance, leaves, new joiners, exits, salary revisions) and resolve discrepancies
● Design, build, and publish MIS reports and payroll analytics dashboards for HR leadership, Finance, and business heads
● Ensure compliance with statutory requirements (PF, ESI, PT, TDS, LWF, etc.) and coordinate timely remittances and filings
● Manage payroll-related HR Operations activities including employee data management, full & final settlements, and payroll audits
● Handle employee queries related to payslips, tax deductions, reimbursements, and payroll discrepancies ● Maintain and update payroll records in Zoho (Zoho People/Zoho Payroll or equivalent Zoho HR modules)
● Support monthly, quarterly, and annual payroll reconciliations and audits (internal/external/statutory)
● Partner with Finance for payroll cost accruals, budgeting inputs, and general ledger reconciliations
● Ensure data confidentiality and integrity across all payroll systems and reports
● Stay updated on changes in labor laws, tax regulations, and statutory compliance requirements
Required Skills & Experience
● 3-6 years of experience in Payroll Management and HR Operations
● Strong hands-on experience with Zoho (Zoho People, Zoho Payroll, or related Zoho HR/finance modules) ● Proven experience managing payroll through external payroll consultants/vendors
● Strong understanding of Indian statutory compliance (PF, ESI, PT, TDS, Gratuity, LWF)
● Advanced proficiency in MS Excel/Google Sheets; experience building dashboards and MIS reports
● Excellent analytical skills with strong attention to detail and accuracy
● Strong communication and stakeholder management skills to liaise with HR, Finance, and business leadership
● Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion
Good to Have
● Experience working in a fast-paced startup or high-growth environment
● Exposure to payroll analytics tools or BI tools (Power BI, Google Data Studio, etc.)
● Prior experience managing multi-location or multi-entity payroll
Experience: 3–5 Years
Preferred: Prior experience in the EdTech industry will be an added advantage.

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