Payroll Analyst
Deliveroo
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Hyderabad • India
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About the role
- Lead the end-to-end India payroll process from data preparation and validation to review and final sign-off, ensuring accuracy and compliance with statutory and internal requirements.
- Support other Payroll entities within the team where necessary outside of India.
- Oversee vendor management for outsourced payroll processing using our outsourced payroll provider Cloudpay, maintain SLAs, and control checks.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with HR, Finance, and Legal to ensure seamless data flow and payroll accuracy.
- Stay up to date with Indian statutory changes (PF, ESI, Income Tax, LWF, Gratuity, Bonus Act, etc.) and ensure all payroll processes and systems reflect current regulations.
- Ensure timely remittance and filing of all statutory contributions and returns (PF, PT, TDS, etc.).
- Drive process optimization by identifying automation opportunities and implementing best practices for scalability and efficiency.
- Act as SME for Cloudpay payroll in India — supporting system enhancements, testing, and integration projects.
- Prepare and reconcile payroll-related journals and reports for Finance; ensure audit readiness and compliance with internal controls.
- Provide mentorship to junior payroll analysts or coordinators, fostering a culture of excellence and continuous learning.
- Support regional/global payroll initiatives, ensuring alignment with Deliveroo’s broader payroll strategy.
Requirements
- Payroll experience, including significant exposure to India payroll processing and statutory compliance.
- Deep knowledge of Indian payroll legislation, including TDS, PF, ESI, Gratuity, and Bonus Act.
- Experience with Workday/Cloudpay is preferred but not essential.
- Proven ability to manage vendor relationships and ensure data integrity across multiple systems.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with high attention to detail.
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills across functions and levels.
- Demonstrated ability to lead payroll improvement initiatives and contribute to system and process design.
- Advanced Excel skills; ability to perform complex reconciliations and analyses.
Benefits
- Benefits differ by country, but we offer many benefits in areas including healthcare, well-being, parental leave, pensions, and generous annual leave allowances, including time off to support a charitable cause of your choice.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard skills
payroll processingstatutory compliancedata preparationdata validationprocess optimizationautomationreconciliationanalytical skillsExcel
Soft skills
communicationstakeholder managementproblem-solvingattention to detailmentorshipleadershipcollaboration