Payroll & Compliance Specialist

AI overview

This role involves managing multi-business vertical payroll operations, ensuring compliance and accuracy while leveraging strong financial discipline and analytical skills.

Location: Domlur, Bangalore – Work From Office
Function: HR – Payroll, Compliance & Benefits
Experience: 7–10 years

About the Role

We are looking for a hands-on Payroll & Compliance Specialist to run Apna’s multi-business vertical payroll operations (FTE + FTC) with accuracy, speed, and compliance excellence. This role demands deep understanding of PAN-India statutory compliance, strong financial discipline, and the ability to partner with HR, Finance, and Business teams.

What You’ll Own

  • End-to-end Payroll processing for FTE & FTC workforce across multiple business verticals.
  • Maintain 100% statutory compliance (PF, PT, ESIC, LWF, Gratuity, Shops & Establishment, etc.).
  • Manage Payroll Helpdesk, drive SLA adherence & query resolution.
  • Own Benefits Administration (insurance, reimbursements, flex benefits).
  • Ensure accurate HRIS & payroll records, audits & payroll controls.
  • Prepare monthly MIS, variance reports, finance dashboards.
  • Strong hands-on reporting using Google Sheets (lookups, pivots, formulas).
  • Liaise with Finance for payroll inputs, JV posting, and reconciliations.

What Makes You a Great Fit

  • Proven experience in multi-entity, high-growth startup payroll.
  • Expertise in PAN-India compliance & vendor governance.
  • Analytical mindset with strong Google spreadsheet mastery.
  • High ownership, accuracy, and customer service orientation.

Requirements

What We’re Looking For:

  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills to engage with our diverse workforce.
  • A proactive approach to stakeholder management, vendor partner management and employee relations.
  • Strong analytical skills with a keen eye for detail and understanding of numbers.
  • Ability to maintain the utmost confidentiality while managing sensitive information.
  • Experience in a fast-paced startup environment where adaptability is key.
  • A collaborative spirit ready to take on challenges with a positive attitude!

Join us to make a difference and contribute to a dynamic team that values your expertise!

Founded in 2019, the Apna mobile app is India’s largest professional networking platform dedicated to helping India’s burgeoning working class to unlock unique professional networking, and skilling opportunities. The app is currently live in 14 cities - Mumbai, Delhi-NCR, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Pune, Ahmedabad, Jaipur, Ranchi, Kolkata, Surat, Lucknow, Kanpur, Ludhiana, and Chandigarh. Having raised $90+ million from marquee investors like Insight Partners, Tiger Global, Lightspeed India, Sequoia Capital, Rocketship.vc and Greenoaks Capital, Apna is on a mission to enable livelihoods for billions in India. With over 10 million users, present in 14 cities and counting, and over 100,000 employers that trust the platform - India has a new destination to discover relevant opportunities.

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