Payroll Specialist - India

About Keka

Keka is a SaaS HRMS platform, helping companies manage the entire employee lifecycle efficiently– hiring, onboarding, time & attendance, payroll, performance, and learning in one integrated system.

We have been in the market for 10+ years and currently serve around ten thousand clients in India, US and GCC.

About the Role

Own end-to-end payroll delivery for a portfolio of Keka Managed Services clients in India. This is a hands-on, client-facing role responsible for payroll operations, statutory compliance, client relationships, and timely delivery.

What You'll Own

• Manage the end-to-end monthly payroll cycle, ensuring accuracy and timely delivery.
• Oversee statutory payroll compliance and ensure timely filings and resolutions.
• Manage compliance notices and proactively identify potential risks.
• Act as the primary point of contact for clients and build strong relationships.
• Own delivery timelines, SLAs, escalations, and client communication.
• Identify process gaps and drive automation and continuous improvement.
• What You Bring — Must-Haves
• Strong knowledge of Indian payroll processes and statutory compliance.
• 3+ years of payroll delivery experience in an HR Tech, Payroll Tech, or B2B SaaS environment.
• Experience with product-led payroll platforms such as Keka, RazorpayX Payroll, greytHR, Zoho Payroll, Zeta, Springworks, or similar.
• Strong client-facing communication and stakeholder management skills.
• High ownership, attention to detail, and problem-solving ability.
• Strong Excel and analytical skills with the ability to identify and resolve payroll discrepancies.

Nice to Have

• Hands-on experience with Keka Payroll or similar payroll platforms.
• Exposure to multi-state payroll and statutory compliance.
• Knowledge of advanced Excel, SQL, or BI dashboards.