Senior Corporate Payroll Analyst

TriNet is a leading provider of comprehensive human resources solutions for small to midsize businesses (SMBs). We enhance business productivity by enabling our clients to outsource their HR function to one strategic partner and allowing them to focus on operating and growing their core businesses. Our full-service HR solutions include features such as payroll processing, human capital consulting, employment law compliance and employee benefits, including health insurance, retirement plans and workers’ compensation insurance.

TriNet has a nationwide presence and an experienced executive team. Our stock is publicly traded on the NYSE under the ticker symbol TNET. If you’re passionate about innovation and making an impact on the large SMB market, come join us as we power our clients’ business success with extraordinary HR.

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A Brief Overview

The Senior Corporate Payroll Analyst is responsible for managing end-to-end India payroll operations, ensuring accurate and timely payroll processing, statutory compliance and adherence to corporate policies and internal controls. This role will support India Labour Codes adherence, payroll compliance assessments, audit readiness, and continuous process improvements while partnering with People Operations, Finance, Legal and external payroll vendors.

Essential Duties/Responsibilites

• Executes end-to-end India payroll processing, including new hires, employee status changes, compensation changes, bonus pay, terminations and Full & Final settlements.
• Ensures compliance with applicable Indian statutory requirements, including PF, ESI, Professional Tax, Labour Welfare Fund, TDS, gratuity, statutory bonus, and other applicable payroll-related obligations.
• Supports India Labour Codes adherence (reviewing wage definitions and salary structures) identifying compliance gaps and coordinating required payroll, policy and system changes.
• Monitors regulatory updates and assesses their impact on payroll processes, statutory contributions, employee benefits, and organizational costs.
• Prepares, reviews, and reconciles payroll reports, statutory deductions, payroll liabilities and general ledger inputs to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Coordinates statutory filings, challans, returns, tax documentation, payroll records and compliance calendars to ensure timely completion of applicable obligations.
• Supports internal and statutory audits, SOX-related controls where applicable and compliance reviews by maintaining documentation, audit trails and evidence of control execution.
• Analyzes and resolves payroll queries, discrepancies and exceptions; acts as an escalation point for employee and stakeholder concerns.
• Identifies opportunities for payroll automation and process improvement; maintains SOPs, control documentation, and management reporting.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Strong working knowledge of India payroll, statutory compliance, applicable labour legislation, and salary taxation.
• Demonstrable knowledge of PF, ESI, Professional Tax, Labour Welfare Fund, TDS, gratuity, statutory bonus, and other applicable payroll requirements.
• Ability to assess the impact of India Labour Codes and regulatory changes on payroll calculations, salary structures, benefits, and internal processes.
• Strong analytical, numerical, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to investigate and resolve complex payroll discrepancies independently.
• Ability to prepare and review payroll reconciliations, statutory reports, compliance trackers, and management dashboards.
• Knowledge of internal controls, audit requirements, SOX-related processes where applicable, and payroll documentation standards.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and payroll systems, experience with HRIS platforms and payroll automation is preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to explain payroll and compliance matters clearly to stakeholders.
• Strong stakeholder-management skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with People Operations, Finance, Legal, and external service providers.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet strict payroll and statutory deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to handle sensitive employee information with a high degree of confidentiality, integrity, and professionalism.

Work Environment

Work in a clean, pleasant, and comfortable office work setting. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable persons with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This position is 100% in office.

Please Note: TriNet reserves the right to change or modify job duties and assignments at any time. The above job description is not all encompassing. Position functions and qualifications may vary depending on business necessity.

TriNet is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against applicants based on race, religion, color, disability, medical condition, legally protected genetic information, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, gender identity or expression, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions), age, veteran status or other legally protected characteristics. Any applicant with a mental or physical disability who requires an accommodation during the application process should contact [email protected] to request such an accommodation.