Associate Payroll Specialist

Responsibilities

• Manage payroll processing: Prepare, validate, and run monthly payroll inputs, including attendance, leave, incentives, and deductions.
• Ensure compliance: Handle PF, ESI, Professional Tax, Labour Welfare Fund, NPS, Gratuity, and TDS filings with zero error.
• Support employees: Resolve payroll queries, assist with PF transfers, income tax clarifications, and onboarding payroll setup.
• Handle audits: Maintain audit trails, prepare registers, MIS reports, and support statutory inspections.
• Drive automation: Contribute to payroll system integration, dashboard reporting, and SOP documentation.
• Collaborate cross-functionally: Work with HR, Finance, and IT on initiatives like new HCM implementation, HROne integration, and benefits setup.
• Provide backup support: Act as operational backup for Payroll Head to ensure business continuity.
• Required Qualifications:

Requirements

• 2-4 years of experience in payroll or HR operations .
• Demonstrated expertise in statutory compliance and payroll systems .
• Proficiency with HROne or similar HCM/payroll platforms .
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage confidential information with integrity.
• Experience in healthcare or technology industry payroll .
• Familiarity with automation tools and dashboard reporting .
• PGDM/MBA in HR or related field.
• Demonstrated success in process improvement and compliance governance .
• Ability to commute/relocate:
• Hyderabad, Telangana: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)
• Interview Process*:
• Connect with Talent Acquisition
• Meet with the Hiring Manager
• Behavioral Interview(s)
• Case Study
• Interview with Senior Leadership
• *Subject to change
• About Cohere Health:
• We can't wait to learn more about you and meet you at Cohere Health!
• Equal Opportunity Statement:
• Cohere Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to fostering an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all. To us, it's personal.
• ISMS roles and responsibilities
• Fair understanding of Information Security practices.
• Align to the organization's policies and procedures.
• Ensure to get updated with ISMS roles as assigned by the department/process heads.

Benefits

Additional Information

Opportunity Overview: We are seeking a Payroll Executive to join our Payroll, Benefits & Compliance team. In this role, you will ensure accurate and timely payroll processing, statutory compliance, and employee support. You'll partner closely with HR Operations, Finance, and IT to streamline payroll governance and automation. This is an opportunity to contribute to building a robust payroll framework that supports Cohere's growth and employee experience.

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