Payroll Officer

At DEME, we empower you to shape your own career journey. Driven by our values We Care, We Dare, We Deliver, we foster teamwork, innovation, and a shared commitment to delivering impactful projects that make a real difference.
As a Payroll Officer, you play a vital role in ensuring our employees are paid accurately and on time. You will be part of a collaborative HR team, supporting payroll operations, reporting, compliance, and financial integrations across our India organization.
This is an exciting opportunity for a payroll professional who enjoys working with data, solving complex challenges, and continuously improving processes.
Your responsibilities
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Manage end-to-end payroll activities and ensure timely and accurate payroll processing.
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Validate payroll inputs including attendance, leave records, reimbursements, deductions, and other payroll components.
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Prepare, maintain, and analyze payroll MIS reports and other HR-related reports.
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Develop dashboards, reports, and presentations using MS Excel and PowerPoint.
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Present payroll statistics and insights to management and support data-driven decision-making.
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Coordinate payroll payments, tax processing, statutory compliance, and regulatory requirements.
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Support payroll-related financial integrations and collaborate closely with Finance on General Ledger and accounting reconciliations.
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Maintain payroll records and ensure accurate documentation in line with internal policies and legal requirements.
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Identify, investigate, and resolve payroll discrepancies in a timely manner.
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Support internal and external audits by providing payroll data and documentation when required.
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Work with payroll and HR systems and contribute to process improvements and system enhancements.
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Ensure strict confidentiality and security of employee payroll information.
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Stay up to date with labor laws, payroll regulations, and compliance requirements.
Your profile
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Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Commerce, Business Administration, Finance, or a related field.
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4 to 6 years of professional experience, including at least 3 years of hands-on payroll experience.
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Strong knowledge of payroll processes, HR operations, statutory compliance, and labor legislation.
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Experience in payroll reporting, MIS preparation, and data analysis.
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Advanced knowledge of MS Excel and strong reporting skills.
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Experience working with payroll and HR systems and the ability to quickly adapt to new technologies.
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Strong analytical mindset with excellent problem-solving capabilities.
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High attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
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Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
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Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with HR, Finance, and external partners.
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Discreet, trustworthy, and able to handle confidential information with professionalism.
Our offer
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An extensive mobility program for a healthy work-life balance;
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A permanent training track which allows you to develop yourself personally and professionally;
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A stimulating, innovative workplace with numerous growth opportunities;
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A people-oriented environment with an interactive health program and a focus on employee wellbeing.