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Company Description
Version 1 has celebrated over 28 years in Technology Services and continues to be trusted by global brands to deliver solutions that drive customer success. Version 1 has several strategic technology partners including Microsoft, AWS, Oracle, Red Hat, OutSystems and Snowflake. We’re also an award-winning employer reflecting how employees are at the heart of Version 1.
We’ve been awarded: Innovation Partner of the Year Winner 2023 Oracle EMEA Partner Awards, Global Microsoft Modernising Applications Partner of the Year Award 2023, AWS Collaboration Partner of the Year - EMEA 2023 and Best Workplaces for Women by Great Place To Work in UK and Ireland 2023.
As a consultancy and service provider, Version 1 is a digital-first environment and we do things differently. We’re focused on our core values; using these we’ve seen significant growth across our practices and our Digital, Data and Cloud team is preparing for the next phase of expansion. This creates new opportunities for driven and skilled individuals to join one of the fastest-growing consultancies globally.
Job Description
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the transition from current vendor-managed payroll ( GreytHR) to ADP.
- Define payroll governance, SOPs, and internal controls.
- Oversee data migration, historical payroll validation, and system configuration.
- Manage end-to-end monthly payroll processing for 600+ employees.
- Ensure accurate calculation of earnings, deductions, taxes, and statutory contributions.
- Maintain payroll calendar and cut-off timelines.
- Ensure adherence to Indian labour laws and tax regulations ( PF, ESIC, PT, LWF, TDS, Gratuity, Bonus Act).
- Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual filings ( PF, ESIC, PT, TDS returns, Form 16).
- Collaborate with IT for HRMS, attendance, and GL integrations.
- Validate ADP configuration for pay groups, statutory rules, and GL mapping.
- Drive UAT and parallel payroll runs.
- Manage defect resolution and sign-off for go-live readiness.
- Act as primary liaison between HR, Finance, IT, Compliance, and ADP vendor.
- Handle employee queries and set up payroll helpdesk.
- Implement automation and analytics for payroll efficiency.
- Conduct periodic audits and ensure robust internal controls.
Qualifications
Required Skills & Qualifications
Education:
- Bachelor’s degree in Commerce, Finance, or HR.
- MBA / M.Com or equivalent preferred.
Experience:
- 5+ years in payroll operations.
- Minimum 2
- 2+ years in a people manager role.
Technical Skills:
- Hands-on experience with ADP or similar payroll systems.
Compliance Knowledge:
- Strong understanding of Indian statutory requirements.
Soft Skills:
- Leadership
- Stakeholder management
- Problem-solving
- Attention to detail
Additional Information
At Version 1, we believe in providing our employees with a comprehensive benefits package that prioritises their well-being, professional growth, and financial stability.
One of our standout advantages is the ability to work with a hybrid schedule along with business travel, allowing our employees to strike a balance between work and life. We also offer a range of tech-related benefits, including an innovative Tech Scheme to help keep our team members up-to-date with the latest technology.
We prioritise the health and safety of our employees, providing private medical and life insurance coverage, as well as free eye tests and contributions towards glasses. Our team members can also stay ahead of the curve with incentivized certifications and accreditations, including AWS, Microsoft, Oracle, and Red Hat.
Our employee-designed Profit Share scheme divides a portion of our company’s profits each quarter amongst employees. We are dedicated to helping our employees reach their full potential, offering Pathways Career Development Quarterly, a programme designed to support professional growth.
