Payroll Specialist - Direct Contract | Immediate Joiner Preferred

Amagi is an AI-enabled industry cloud platform built for the new video economy, helping media companies modernize operations, unify streaming and broadcast workflows, and drive advanced monetization. From live remote production and real-time ad decisioning to automated playout and global content syndication. We operate a dynamic content and advertising marketplace and offer fully managed broadcast services that ensure 24/7 reliability and compliance. Trusted by 56% of the Top 50 media companies globally, Amagi powers over 7,000 channel deliveries across 300+ content distributors, processing 500K+ hours of content and generating 26 billion+ monetized ad impressions. Headquartered in Bengaluru, India, with a 1000+ member global team across the Americas, EMEA and APAC, Amagi is redefining how media is created, distributed, and monetized intelligently and globally.

Our identity and mission: Amagi, epitomizing the essence of freedom, embarks on an extraordinary mission to establish the world's foremost media technology business rooted in a foundation of goodness. Our commitment to autonomy is paralleled by our shared connection through a compelling purpose, with the Amagi Way serving as our guiding light. In our pursuit, we strive to create a harmonious blend of individual freedom and collective purpose, shaping a unique and transformative journey that sets us apart in the realm of media technology.

Work Mode : In Office

Location : Bengaluru (Bannerghatta Road)

Job Profile:

We are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Payroll Specialist to join our people team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for managing the end-to-end payroll process, ensuring accurate and timely salary disbursement, compliance with Indian labor laws and tax regulations, and providing excellent support to employees on payroll-related matters. This role requires strong knowledge of payroll systems, statutory compliance, and excellent communication skills.

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with internal departments and teams to collect necessary inputs and publish the payroll calendar for all stakeholders.
• Process monthly payroll accurately and on time for all employees, including calculations for wages, overtime, bonuses, deductions, and statutory contributions (PF, ESI, Professional Tax, TDS, LWF).
• Maintain and update payroll records, ensuring data accuracy, integrity, and confidentiality.
• Coordinate with the Finance team for salary and Full & Final (F&F) disbursements as per the agreed calendar.
• Ensure compliance with Indian labor laws, tax regulations, and internal company policies related to payroll.
• Work closely with the People team to manage employee data, attendance, leave records, and benefits that impact payroll.
• Validate statutory reports and returns (PF, ESI, TDS, etc.) and share them with compliance partners for challan generation and timely filings.
• Respond to and resolve payroll-related employee queries promptly and professionally through the internal ticketing system and payroll mailbox.
• Liaise with external vendors such as payroll and compliance partners on payroll and compliance matters.
• Stay informed about changes in payroll laws and regulations, and implement necessary updates in payroll processes.
• Share a payroll accuracy dashboard with the leadership team after payroll closure.
• Handle allied payroll activities such as Sodexo meal card uploads, NPS contribution remittance via Finance, UAN creation templates for compliance partners, etc.
• Support internal and external audits, and generate ad-hoc reports as required by leadership and management.

Skills and Expertise Required:

• Bachelor's degree in Commerce, Finance, Human Resources, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of hands-on payroll processing experience, preferably in a product/technology company or service industry.
• Strong knowledge of Indian payroll laws, labor regulations, and statutory compliance requirements.
• Proficiency in MS Excel and strong data management skills.
• Experience in handling multi-state payroll processing within India.
• Experience with Singapore and UK payroll is a strong advantage.
• Familiarity with payroll tax compliance, statutory filings, and reporting.
• Exposure to payroll automation tools and digital payroll platforms.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for effective collaboration across teams.
• Ability to manage sensitive and confidential information with professionalism and discretion.