Join Emergent, a leader in autonomous coding agents, and contribute to revolutionizing software development. We're seeking a dedicated Payroll and HR Operations Specialist to manage our end-to-end payroll processes and ensure our HR operations run seamlessly. This is a role for someone who thrives on ownership, precision, and making a significant impact in a dynamic, fast-growing tech environment. You will be instrumental in maintaining accuracy in payroll, reimbursements, statutory compliance, and HRMS data, while also supporting key employee lifecycle functions.

Our mission is to solve the complexities of AI-driven software creation, ensuring correctness, reliability, and scale in production systems. As part of our team, you'll work with experienced founders and leaders from top tech companies, contributing to a product used by millions globally.

As a Payroll and HR Operations Specialist, you will: - Oversee monthly payroll processing from input to reconciliation. - Manage employee reimbursements and ensure policy adherence. - Handle full and final settlements for departing employees accurately and promptly. - Collaborate with Finance on payroll accounting and audit requirements. - Guarantee timely and accurate statutory compliance for PF, ESI, PT, TDS, LWF, and gratuity. - Support payroll and labor law audits, maintaining meticulous documentation. - Stay informed about regulatory changes impacting payroll and company policy. - Maintain the integrity of employee data within the Keka HRMS. - Develop and present HR reports and dashboards on headcount, costs, leave, and attrition. - Drive process improvements, ensuring documented SOPs and audit-ready data. - Assist with onboarding, exits, engagement initiatives, and policy rollouts.

We are looking for candidates with: - 3 to 6 years of hands-on experience in payroll and HR operations, preferably within a fast-paced startup or tech company. - Proven expertise in India payroll processing and statutory compliance (PF, ESI, PT, TDS, LWF). - Practical experience with HRMS platforms like Keka, Darwinbox, greytHR, or ZingHR, coupled with strong data management skills. - Advanced proficiency in Excel or Google Sheets for payroll registers, reconciliations, and reporting. - A keen eye for detail, a strong sense of ownership, and the ability to handle confidential information with discretion.

Additional experience that would be beneficial includes exposure to US payroll, supporting HR operations across multiple entities, or experience in companies that have scaled significantly.