Job Description: Lead – Payroll Location: Mumbai, Maharashtra, India (On-site) Experience Level: 6.5-9 Years Reports To: AVP - Payroll Role Objective We are seeking a seasoned Lead - Payroll to lead our end-to-end payroll function. This role is responsible for ensuring the highest standards of accuracy, statutory compliance, and process efficiency for a large, multi-location workforce. Key Responsibilities 1. End-to-End Payroll Leadership Direct the monthly payroll cycle for a workforce of 1,000 employees, ensuring 100% accuracy in salary registers, payments and deductions. Execute payroll using Darwinbox . Oversee high-volume bank disbursements and file uploads, ensuring zero-error payout execution. Lead the Full & Final (F&F) settlement process, including salary rejections and re-processing. 2. Statutory Compliance & Taxation Ensure absolute adherence to all labor laws, including PF, ESI, PT, LWF, and Gratuity . Manage TDS processing, investment proof verification, and the issuance o...