Payroll 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 reporting. PGDM/MBA in HR or related field. Demonstrated success in process improvement and compliance governance. Ability to commute/relocate: Hyderabad, Telangana: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred) Interview Process*: Connect with Talent Acquisition Meet with the Hiring Manager Behavioral Interview(s) Case Study Interview with Senior Leadership *Subject to change About Cohere Health: Cohere Health’s clinical intelligence platform and agentic AI-powered solutions connect health plans’ strategic goals and providers’ needs, optimizing the speed, cost, and quality of care. With an enterprise approach that streamlines payer-provider decision-making across the care continuum–including policy, prior authorization, payment accuracy, and more–the company improves collaboration and reduces burden, resulting in up to 8x ROI and 94% provider satisfaction.