Senior Executive Payroll

About Xapads Media

Xapads Media offers two decades of expertise in programmatic advertising with a rising footprint across India, New York, London, Dubai, Singapore, Jakarta, and other major global markets. Utilizing proprietary platforms like Xerxes (Mobile-First Performance DSP), Xaprio (Mobile & Web DSP), and Unwire (CTV DSP), they collaborate with over 200 top brands and agency partners such as GroupM, Publicis, OMD, and Dentsu to deliver scalable performance. Employing 200+ personnel worldwide, they have been honored as a Great Place to Work for four consecutive years and ranked in the Top 100 Companies for Women, fostering a growth-focused and inclusive culture.

Role Overview: Senior Payroll Executive

This role is critical within the payroll operations segment, which supports Xapads’ employees across multiple countries. The function integrates payroll processing, taxation, compliance with statutory laws, and coordination with HR, Finance, and external vendors. The role demands expertise in Indian payroll regulations alongside handling payroll for overseas employees, requiring collaboration with global payroll service providers.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the entire payroll lifecycle including processing, deductions, and ensuring timely salary payments.
• Manage payroll-related taxes, statutory filings, investment declarations, proof verification, and adherence to labor laws.
• Coordinate payroll operations for international employees using platforms such as Remote, Rippling, and others.
• Operate payroll systems like Zoho Payroll and maintain precise records and statutory reports.
• Act as a liaison for employee payroll queries, working closely with HR, Finance, consultants, and authorities.
• Support payroll reconciliations, audits, form 16 generation, and other year-end payroll activities.

Essential Qualifications

• At least 5 years of direct experience in payroll handling and statutory compliance.
• Bachelor’s degree in Commerce or Finance.
• Deep understanding of Indian tax regulations, payroll structuring, and TDS management.
• Comprehensive knowledge of EPF, ESI legislation, and compliance deadlines.
• Experience with investment declarations and verification.
• Hands-on use of Zoho People and Zoho Payroll platforms.
• Expertise managing international payroll using Remote, Rippling, or similar.
• Strong data accuracy and confidentiality focus.
• Excellent analytical abilities, communication skills, and capability to manage multiple stakeholders.
• Experience with employee benefits platforms like Pluxee or Sodexo is advantageous.

Preferred but Not Required

• Certifications in payroll, taxation, or compliance.
• Experience working with multi-geography or international business operations.

Success Metrics

• Accurate payroll processing with punctual salary disbursement.
• Compliance with Indian payroll taxation, statutory filings, and labor law regulations.
• Smooth coordination of international payroll across geographies with well-maintained records and support for audits and reconciliations.