Wheelseye - Payroll Lead (8-13 yrs)

Company: Wheelseye

Location: Gurgaon

Working days: 6 days

About Wheelseye:

WheelsEye is a hyper-growth tech logistics startup. We started in 2017 with the idea to empower the Truck Fleet Owners, and enable them and their business via technology. We started off as a GPS tracking company and today we have created an entire ecosystem of services aimed at transforming truck logistics in India. We aim to provide fleet owners with a one-stop platform for all their needs: GPS, Fastag, Fuel tracking, Marketplace, and more.We are a bunch of passionate and hungry individuals who are on the road to building a better India.

We are in "Mission Mode". We operate with only one intent - solving our customer's problems, and

adding value to their lives. Our constant endeavor is to create and evolve data-driven software solutions that conquer logistic business problems and inspire more thoughtful data-driven decision-making. Problem Solving and Ownership are at the core of what we do; having the right intent & focus shall help us achieve the same.

Job Summary:

We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Payroll Head to lead our payroll operations, ensuring accurate, compliant, and timely payroll processing for a growing workforce. The ideal candidate will bring a strong background in payroll management, team leadership, and process optimization.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Payroll Management:

- Oversee end-to-end payroll processes for an employee base of 5000+ across locations.

- Ensure timely and accurate processing of salaries, benefits, and statutory deductions (PF, ESI, TDS, etc.).

- Monitor and ensure compliance with labor laws, tax regulations, and organizational policies.

2. Team Leadership:

- Lead and mentor the payroll team, fostering professional growth and high performance.

- Allocate tasks effectively and ensure seamless collaboration within the team.

3. Process Optimization:

- Continuously evaluate payroll processes to identify and implement improvements.

- Leverage technology to streamline payroll systems and reporting.

- Maintain and improve payroll data accuracy and security.

4. Statutory Compliance & Audits:

- Manage payroll audits and ensure compliance with all statutory requirements.

- Liaise with internal and external auditors, resolving queries promptly.

5. Stakeholder Collaboration:

- Work closely with HR, Finance, and other departments to ensure integrated payroll operations.

- Address payroll-related concerns and provide insights for policy-making.

6. Reporting & Documentation:

- Generate and present payroll analytics and reports to senior management.

- Maintain detailed and up-to-date payroll records.

Key Qualifications:

Experience:

- 8-12 years of experience in payroll management

- 2+ years of experience in leading payroll teams.

- Proven experience handling payroll for a workforce of minimum 1,000+ employees.

- Education: Bachelor's OR Master's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field. A professional certification in payroll is a plus (e.g., CPP, SPHR).

Skills:

- Proficiency in payroll software and tools (e.g., SAP, ADP, or other relevant platforms).

- Strong knowledge of labor laws, tax regulations, and statutory compliance.

- Excellent leadership, analytical, and communication skills.

Key Attributes:

- High attention to detail and accuracy.

- Ability to manage tight deadlines and multitask in a fast-paced environment.

- Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.