| Company | PhonePe |
| Job Title | Lead – Payroll & Benefits Administration |
| Location | Bangalore |
| Reporting To | Not specified (senior HR/Finance leadership) |
| Team / Leadership | Guides a team managing payroll and benefits for 30,000+ high-churn employees; SPOC for HR, finance, legal, business teams |
| Scope / Focus | End-to-end payroll and benefits operations, compliance, statutory filings, high-volume F&F settlements, insurance benefits administration, and process standardization for multiple legal entities |
| Key Responsibilities | – Oversee salary processing, benefits administration, exits/F&F settlements, payroll recoveries– Ensure regulatory compliance and prepare for statutory/tax audits- Partner with HRIS/technology teams for automation and process improvement- Standardize SOPs, maintain MIS, dashboards, and audit-ready documentation- Guide, coach, and manage the payroll & benefits team- Oversee year-end activities, TDS filings, and timely Form-16 issuance |
| Experience / Education | Master’s in HR, Labour Laws, or related; 7–8 years in payroll/benefits management, with 2–3 years in managerial role; experience with multiple legal entities and statutory audits preferred |
| Skills / Traits | High accuracy, attention to detail, analytical & problem-solving skills, process improvement experience, ability to handle confidential information, Excel/Google Sheets proficiency |
| Working Conditions | High-volume, fast-paced, regulatory-driven environment |
| Benefits | Medical & life insurance, wellness programs, parental support, relocation/travel, retirement benefits (PF, gratuity, NPS), higher education assistance, car lease, salary advance |
