Job Title: Manager - Payroll, Compliance and Benefits Department: People Operations Reports to: Associate Director, People Operations Location: Remote / Hybrid Job Summary: The Manager – Payroll and Compliance will oversee payroll operations, statutory compliance, and benefits administration across India, US, and Latam geographies. This role demands deep functional expertise, process ownership, and stakeholder collaboration. The ideal candidate brings robust experience in Indian payroll and compliance, a strong systems mindset, and a passion for delivering employee-friendly benefits. Experience in global compensation and the social impact sector is a strong advantage. Key Responsibilities: Payroll & Compliance Administration ● Ensure timely and accurate disbursement of salaries, reimbursements, and statutory payments. ● Keep abreast of local and international payroll regulations to ensure ongoing compliance ● Manage tax calculation, investment declaration, and tax filing for employees. ● Maintain records of salaries and deductions in HRIS/payroll systems. ● Serve as a primary liaison for internal, statutory, and investor audits, including documentation for due diligence. ● Coordinate with external vendors and third-party payroll processors. ● Ensure adherence to applicable labor laws and regulatory changes. Benefits Design & Management ● Administer health insurance and flexible benefits plans.Review and renew policies annually in collaboration with insurance brokers and finance ● Design and implement employee-centric benefits that balance cost and satisfaction. ● Serve as the primary point of contact for employees, resolving benefits-related concerns empathetically and promptly ● Monitor utilization and suggest enhancements or vendor shifts based on feedback and data. Employee Support & Policy Execution ● Conduct induction sessions on payroll, taxation, and company policy for new joiners. ● Partner with HRBP and onboarding teams to ensure smooth integration of new hireso into payroll and benefits systems ● Handle employee queries related to payroll, tax, and benefits in a timely manner. MIS & Reporting ● Maintain and improve reporting dashboards for payroll, compliance, and benefits tracking. ● Analyze trends from payroll and benefits data to provide insights to leadership on cost optimization and employee experience. ● Submit timely MIS reports and payroll summaries to leadership and finance. ● Prepare various reports related to People Operations activities ● Manage the updated Employee Master data Policy Development & Process Optimization ● Collaborate with HR leadership to create and update compensation policies and structures. ● Recommend revisions based on market benchmarking and internal equity analysis. ● Contribute to process automation and efficiency improvements in payroll and compliance workflows. ● Ensure process documentation is maintained and regularly updated for audits and knowledge sharing. Collaborate effectively, openly, and empathetically with other people operations, finance and external stake holders as required. Qualifications: ● MBA/MMS in Human Resources, Finance, or Business Administration preferred. ●10+ years of experience in Payroll, Compliance, and Benefits administration. ● Strong knowledge of Indian payroll and labor laws; exposure to international payroll frameworks is a plus. ● Proficiency in payroll systems (SAP, Zoho, etc.), MS Excel, and HRIS platforms. ● Experience in the nonprofit or social impact sector is an advantage. Skills: ● Detail-oriented with excellent organizational and time management capabilities. ● Strong analytical and reporting skills. ● Effective communication skills and a proactive problem-solving mindset. ● Ability to manage sensitive data with a high level of integrity and confidentiality. ● Knowledge of basic IT coordination and vendor communication ● Self-starter comfortable working in an individual contributor (IC) capacity within a collaborative team environment. ● Process-oriented with a continuous improvement mindset