Payroll Specialist

The role

You will ensure accurate and timely payroll processing, statutory compliance, and employee support. You will partner with HR Operations, Finance, and IT to streamline payroll governance and automation.

What you will do

• Prepare, validate, and run monthly payroll inputs including attendance, leave, incentives, and deductions.
• Handle PF, ESI, Professional Tax, Labour Welfare Fund, NPS, Gratuity, and TDS filings.
• Resolve payroll queries and assist with PF transfers, income tax clarifications, and onboarding payroll setup.
• Maintain audit trails, prepare registers, MIS reports, and support statutory inspections.
• Contribute to payroll system integration, dashboard reporting, and SOP documentation.
• Work with HR, Finance, and IT on initiatives like new HCM implementation, HROne integration, and benefits setup.
• Act as operational backup for Payroll Head.
• Align to the organization's policies and procedures.
• Follow Information Security practices.

Required qualifications

• 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.

Nice to have

• 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.
• Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work

Before you apply

• Connect with Talent Acquisition
• Meet with the Hiring Manager
• Behavioral Interview(s)
• Case Study
• Interview with Senior Leadership

About the company

Cohere Health’s clinical intelligence platform and agentic AI-powered solutions connect health plans’ strategic goals and providers’ needs. The company improves collaboration and reduces burden, resulting in up to 8x ROI and 94% provider satisfaction.