Manager – Payroll Specialist

About Company: Group Bayport is a rapidly growing global e-Commerce, B2B2C, B2B and B2C organization and an industry leader in print technology, operates in the United States, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, UK, and India through its family of brands – Banner Buzz, Covers & All, Vivyx Printing, Circle One, Giant Media, Neon Earth, Optamark and North cape. From full suites of trade show and small business marketing solutions to sophisticated outdoor living covers, signages and shades to eclectic personal accents and home decor, we help our customers, clients, and partners to make a personalized statement through ,customization. While our advanced technology and customer focus are certainly our salient attributes, our true strength comes from our team of 1800+ people.

We are seeking exceptional talent across the board to join us in our exciting growth journey. For more about Group Bayport, please visit Website: https://groupbayport.com/about-us/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/groupbayport/mycompany/ Designation: Manager – Payroll Specialist Location: Gandhinagar About the Role The Manager – Payroll Specialist will be responsible for managing end-to-end payroll operations for plant employees, including on-roll, shift-based workforce, and contract manpower. This role requires strong expertise in statutory compliance within a manufacturing setup and close coordination with cross-functional teams to ensure accurate and timely payroll processing.

Key Responsibilities Payroll Operations Manage and process monthly payroll for plant employees including workers, staff, and contract manpower. Validate attendance inputs such as biometric records, shifts, overtime (OT), night allowances, production incentives, and leave records. Ensure accurate wage calculations as per minimum wages, overtime norms, and factory compliance requirements.

Handle full & final settlements, gratuity calculations, and leave encashment. Coordinate with contractors for wage validation and compliance adherence. Statutory Compliance (Manufacturing Specific) Ensure compliance with PF, ESIC, PT, TDS, LWF, Bonus Act, Gratuity Act, and other applicable labor laws.

Maintain statutory registers and records under the Factories Act and CLRA Act. Support labor inspections and statutory audits by preparing payroll documentation. Ensure timely filing of statutory returns and challans.

Plant Coordination Collaborate with Production, Time Office, and Security teams for attendance reconciliation. Work closely with Finance for salary processing, disbursement, and accounting entries. Resolve payroll-related queries and grievances of employees and workmen.

Reporting & MIS Prepare and analyze payroll MIS including headcount, overtime trends, absenteeism, and manpower cost. Generate monthly dashboards for Plant HR and Plant Leadership. Drive data accuracy and provide actionable insights for workforce cost optimization.

Qualifications & Experience Bachelor’s degree in Commerce, HR, or Finance. 4–8 years of payroll experience, preferably in a manufacturing or plant environment. Strong knowledge of labor laws and statutory compliance applicable to factories. Experience handling payroll for contract manpower.

Hands-on experience with HRMS tools such as Keka, Spine, SAP, or similar systems. Advanced proficiency in MS Excel (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, data reconciliation).