About this role

JOB TITLE : Senior Executive - Payroll
Location: Headquarters – Noida, India
Experience: Minimum 5 years ( exclusively in payroll management and statutory compliance)
Department: Account

ABOUT XAPADS MEDIA
Xapads Media brings 20 years of experience in programmatic
advertising, with a growing presence across India, New York, London, Dubai,
Singapore, Jakarta, and other global markets.

Through
our in-house platforms, Xerxes (Mobile-First Performance DSP), Xaprio (Mobile
& Web DSP), and Unwire (CTV DSP), we work with 200+ leading brands and
agency partners, including GroupM, Publicis, OMD, and Dentsu, to deliver
performance at scale.

With
a team of 200+ employees across global locations, we continue to expand our
global footprint. Recognized as a Great Place to Work for four consecutive years and
ranked among the Top 100 Companies for Women , we are committed to
creating an environment where people can grow, contribute, and build meaningful
careers.

## ABOUT
THE SEGMENT
Payroll operations play an important role in supporting
employees across Xapads' global locations. The function brings together payroll
processing, taxation, statutory compliance, and coordination with HR, Finance,
and external partners. With employees working across multiple geographies, the
role requires a strong understanding of Indian payroll regulations alongside
the ability to manage international payroll processes and coordinate with
global payroll service providers.

## THE
ROLE
We are looking for a Senior Payroll Executive to
independently manage end-to-end payroll operations, ensuring accurate salary
processing, timely disbursements, and compliance with applicable statutory
requirements. The role requires strong hands-on expertise in Indian payroll,
taxation, labor laws, and payroll systems, along with experience managing
payroll for international employees.

Working
closely with HR, Finance, consultants, and external payroll partners, you will
be responsible for maintaining accurate payroll records, addressing employee
queries, and supporting payroll reconciliations, audits, and year-end
activities. The role is suited to a professional who can manage payroll
operations independently while ensuring accuracy, confidentiality, and
compliance across multiple geographies.

## WHAT
YOU'LL OWN

· End-to-End Payroll: Own the complete
payroll cycle, from payroll processing and deductions to accurate and timely
salary disbursement.

· Statutory Compliance and Taxation: Take ownership of
payroll-related tax calculations, statutory filings, investment declarations,
proof verification, and applicable labor law compliance.

· International Payroll Operations: Manage payroll for
overseas employees and coordinate with global payroll platforms and service
providers to ensure accuracy and compliance across multiple geographies.

· Payroll Systems and Records: Manage payroll
operations through Zoho Payroll and maintain accurate payroll records,
statutory registers, and reports.

· Stakeholder Coordination: Serve as a key point
of contact for payroll-related queries and coordinate with HR, Finance,
consultants, employees, and relevant authorities.

## WHAT
YOU'LL DO

· Payroll Processing: Process monthly
payroll, manage salary calculations and deductions, and ensure timely and
accurate salary disbursement.

· Taxation and Investment Declarations: Manage income tax
calculations, Tax Deducted at Source (TDS), challans, returns, investment
declarations, proof verification, and annual tax computations.

· Statutory Filings: Handle compliance
requirements and filings related to the Employees' Provident Fund (EPF),
Employees' State Insurance (ESI), and other applicable labor laws. Keep payroll
practices aligned with regulatory updates and the New Labour Codes.

· Payroll Systems Management: Operate and manage
payroll through Zoho Payroll, with mandatory working experience in Zoho People.

· Global Payroll Coordination: Manage payroll for
international and overseas employees using platforms such as Remote, Rippling,
or similar tools. Coordinate with global payroll vendors and support
cross-border payroll processes.

· Employee Support: Address
payroll-related employee queries and resolve discrepancies in a timely and
professional manner.

· Reconciliation and Audits: Maintain payroll
records, statutory registers, and reports; support internal reviews, audits,
payroll reconciliation, Form 16 generation, and other year-end payroll
activities.

· Cross-Functional Coordination: Work with HR,
Finance, consultants, and government authorities on payroll processing,
compliance, and related matters.

## WHAT
WE'RE LOOKING FOR

· A
minimum of 5 years of hands-on experience in payroll management and statutory
compliances.

· A
bachelor's degree in Commerce or Finance.

· Strong
working knowledge of Indian income taxation, payroll structuring, and TDS.

· Thorough
knowledge of EPF and ESI laws, compliance filings, and statutory timelines.

· Proven
experience managing investment declarations and verifying investment proofs.

· Mandatory
hands-on experience with Zoho People and Zoho Payroll.

· Experience
using Remote, Rippling, or similar global payroll platforms.

· Hands-on
experience managing international or multi-country payroll, including
coordination with global payroll vendors and an understanding of cross-border
payroll processes.

· Strong
attention to detail, with a high standard of data accuracy and confidentiality.

· Excellent
analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

· Exposure
to Pluxee /Sodexo or similar employee benefits working’ i

## GOOD
TO HAVE

· Payroll,
taxation, or compliance certifications.

· Exposure
to multi-geography or international business operations.

## WHAT
SUCCESS LOOKS LIKE

· Payroll
is processed accurately, with salary disbursements completed on time and
payroll-related queries addressed promptly.

· Indian
payroll taxation, statutory filings, and applicable labor law requirements are
managed in line with regulatory obligations and timelines.

· International
payroll operations are accurately coordinated across multiple geographies, with
reliable records, effective stakeholder coordination, and timely support for
reconciliations and audits.

Requirements