Tax Specialist

Opportunity Overview: We are seeking a Payroll Executive to join our Payroll, Benefits & Compliance team. In this role, you will ensure accurate and timely payroll processing, statutory compliance, and employee support. You’ll partner closely with HR Operations, Finance, and IT to streamline payroll governance and automation. This is an opportunity to contribute to building a robust payroll framework that supports Cohere’s growth and employee experience. What you’ll do: Manage payroll processing: Prepare, validate, and run monthly payroll inputs, including attendance, leave, incentives, and deductions. Ensure compliance: Handle PF, ESI, Professional Tax, Labour Welfare Fund, NPS, Gratuity, and TDS filings with zero error. Support employees: Resolve payroll queries, assist with PF transfers, income tax clarifications, and onboarding payroll setup. Handle audits: Maintain audit trails, prepare registers, MIS reports, and support statutory inspections. Drive automation: Contribute to payroll system integration, dashboard reporting, and SOP documentation. Collaborate cross-functionally: Work with HR, Finance, and IT on initiatives like new HCM implementation, HROne integration, and benefits setup. Provide backup support: Act as operational backup for Payroll Head to ensure business continuity. ISMS roles and responsibilities Fair understanding of Information Security practices. Align to the organization's policies and procedures. Ensure to get updated with ISMS roles as assigned by the department/process heads. Required Qualifications: Must-haves 2–4 years of experience in payroll or HR operations . Demonstrated expertise in statutory compliance and payroll systems . Proficiency with HROne or similar HCM/payroll platforms . Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills. Ability to manage confidential information with integrity. Nice-to-haves Experience in healthcare or technology industry payroll . Familiarity with automation tools and dashboard repor

About Groww: We are a passionate group of people focused on making financial services accessible to every Indian through a multi-product platform. Each day, we help millions of customers take charge of their financial journey. Customer obsession is in our DNA. Every product, every design, every algorithm down to the tiniest detail is executed keeping the customers’ needs and convenience in mind. Our people are our greatest strength. Everyone at Groww is driven by ownership, customer-centricity, integrity and the passion to constantly challenge the status quo. Are you as passionate about defying conventions and creating something extraordinary as we are? Let’s chat. Our Vision Every individual deserves the knowledge, tools, and confidence to make informed financial decisions. At Groww, we are making sure every Indian feels empowered to do so through a cutting-edge multi-product platform offering a variety of financial services. Our long-term vision is to become the trusted financial partner for millions of Indians. Our Values Our culture enables us to be what we are — India’s fastest-growing financial services company. It fosters an environment where collaboration, transparency, and open communication take center-stage and hierarchies fade away. There is space for every individual to be themselves and feel motivated to bring their best to the table, as well as craft a promising career for themselves. The values that form our foundation are: Radical customer centricity Ownership-driven culture Keeping everything simple Long-term thinking Complete transparency Summary: This role is designed for seasoned portfolio advisors with deep expertise in multi-asset solutions and HNI-specific needs. You will be responsible for providing sophisticated portfolio construction and advisory, including complex structures like succession, tax optimisation, and multi-entity strategies. Key Responsibilities: Advise on bespoke portfolios inte

WHO WE ARE: Zinnia is the leading technology platform for accelerating life and annuities growth. With innovative enterprise solutions and data insights, Zinnia simplifies the experience of buying, selling, and administering insurance products. All of which enables more people to protect their financial futures. Our success is driven by a commitment to three core values: be bold, team up, deliver value – and that we do. Zinnia has over $180 billion in assets under administration, serves 100+ carrier clients, 2500 distributors and partners, and over 2 million policyholders. WHO YOU ARE: The Specialist, Business Finops will play a crucial role and will be responsible for providing financial planning, analysis and reporting for Corporate, a business, or a P&L within a business. Interprets simple internal and external business challenges and recommends best practices to improve products, processes or services. Stays informed of industry trends that may influence work. WHAT YOU’LL DO: • Reconciling financial records: Reconcile payments as indicated on remittance documents and reconcile accounts. • Managing Tax reporting process: Manage daily withholding balancing and ensure tax recs are balanced. Tax Reporting & Compliance • Ensure accurate and timely tax reporting for annuity products including policyholder premiums, annuity payouts, interest and investment income, and return of principal. • Oversee preparation and review of tax documents and filings as per IRS and regulatory standards (e.g., 1099-R). Tax Treatment Execution • Execute daily, monthly, and quarterly activities to ensure proper tax treatment of annuity distributions. • Collaborate with actuarial, finance, and legal teams to ensure consistency and accuracy in tax calculations. Death Benefits & Beneficiary Taxation • Address and resolve issues related to the taxability of death benefits. • Ensure proper tax reporting for beneficiaries and align reporting processes with current

Here at Appian, our values of Intensity and Excellence define who we are. We set high standards and live up to them, ensuring that everything we do is done with care and quality. We approach every challenge with ambition and commitment, holding ourselves and each other accountable to achieve the best results. When you join Appian, you’ll be part of a passionate team dedicated to accomplishing hard things, together. We are looking for a highly skilled Senior Payroll Specialist to join our global payroll team. In this role, you will oversee payroll operations across APAC ensuring accuracy, compliance, and a seamless employee payroll experience. You will work closely with HR, Finance, and external vendors to deliver timely and compliant payroll while continuously improving processes. What You’ll Do Oversee the entire monthly payroll cycles across India, Australia, Japan, and Singapore. Ensure accurate payrolls for new hires, exits, promotions, transfers and all types of variable pays. Conduct audits and reconciliations to identify and resolve payroll discrepancies. Collaborate with HR and different stakeholders on onboarding documentation, monthly variable pay, and all monthly payroll inputs. Monitor compliance with local payroll legislation and tax requirements. Maintain up to date employee records in HRIS/payroll systems and support all employee payroll related inquiries. Partner with third-party vendors and provide global payroll backup support. Identify process improvements and strengthen payroll system controls. Deliver professional customer service to employees and internal stakeholders. About you Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, Human Resources or related field is preferred. 5+ years of payroll experience is a strong advantage. Strong execution skills, analytical mindset, and attention to details with the ability to work independently. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Tools & Skills You’ll Bring Intermediate to advanced Excel skill

Job Title: ESOP Management Specialist – HR Operations Location: Noida Role Overview We are looking for a detail-oriented and process-driven ESOP Management Specialist to manage the end-to-end administration of the Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). The role will partner closely with HR, Finance, Legal, Payroll, and external stakeholders to ensure seamless execution of equity programs while maintaining compliance, accuracy, and a superior employee experience. Key Responsibilities • Manage the complete ESOP lifecycle, including grant creation, vesting schedules, exercises, lapses, cancellations, and exits. • Maintain accurate employee equity records and ensure timely updates in the ESOP management platform. • Coordinate with Finance, Legal, Payroll, and external trustees/vendors for smooth execution of ESOP-related transactions. • Prepare and validate grant letters, exercise documentation, employee communications, and regulatory reports. • Support onboarding and offboarding processes related to equity grants and settlements. • Ensure compliance with company policies, accounting standards, tax regulations, and applicable statutory requirements. • Address employee queries regarding grants, vesting, exercises, taxation, and policy interpretation. • Generate periodic MIS reports, dashboards, and analytics on ESOP utilization, vesting, exercises, and outstanding grants. • Conduct regular audits and reconciliations to ensure data accuracy and process compliance. • Identify opportunities to automate and improve ESOP administration processes. Required Qualifications • Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Finance, Commerce, Business Administration, or a related discipline. • 3–7 years of experience in HR Operations, Equity Administration, ESOP Management, or Total Rewards. • Experience handling employee equity programs in a listed or high-growth organization is preferred. • Strong understanding of ESOP regulations, equity administration, taxation, and co

Job Summary The Payroll Finance role is responsible for managing payroll accounting, ensuring accurate salary processing, statutory compliance, and reconciliation of payroll-related financial records. The role works closely with HR, finance, and external vendors to ensure timely payroll processing and compliance with regulatory requirements. Key Responsibilities 1. Payroll Processing & Validation  Review monthly payroll inputs including new joiners, exits, salary revisions, bonuses, and deductions.  Validate payroll reports received from HR / payroll vendors before processing payments.  Ensure timely salary disbursement to employees. 2. Payroll Accounting  Pass monthly payroll accounting entries in ERP (salary expense, provisions, reversals).  Reconcile payroll GL accounts including salary payable, reimbursements, and provisions.  Maintain payroll cost center allocations and ensure accurate financial reporting. 3. Statutory Compliance  Ensure compliance with statutory deductions such as PF, ESI, PT, TDS on salaries, and labour law requirements.  Verify statutory payments and returns filed by payroll vendors.  Coordinate during audits and regulatory reviews. 4. Reconciliation & Controls  Perform reconciliation of payroll registers with bank payouts and accounting records.  Reconcile statutory liabilities and ensure timely payments.  Strengthen payroll internal controls and audit readiness. 5. Payroll Reporting & MIS  Prepare payroll MIS reports including salary cost analysis, headcount cost, and variance analysis.  Support finance leadership with payroll cost forecasts and budgeting. 6. Audit & Compliance Support  Support internal audit, statutory audit, and tax audits relating to payroll.  Maintain documentation for payroll workings, approvals, and reconciliations. 7. Stakeholder Coordination  Work closely with HR, payroll vendors, and finance teams to resolve payroll issues.  Handle employee payroll queries related to tax, d