Job Description

Payroll executive / manager

About the job
About Us:

Maiz Kitchens (www.maiz.in) is a funded QSR company with 25+ outlets in Mumbai, Pune & Bangalore. We are on a mission to reinvent fast food in India by serving tasty food that is actually healthy and can be served in a QSR format. We run two brands – Maiz Mexican Kitchen(www.maiz.in) and Harvest Salad Co (www.harvestsaladco.com) and have delivered over a million orders since inception. Both brands are category leaders by revenue for ‘Fresh Mexican’ and ‘Salads’ respectively in Mumbai. Our ambition is to pioneer the healthy fast food movement in India, build two world class brands, and create a sustainable and profitable company that will last decades.

Role Overview

We are seeking a Payroll Executive / Manager to handle end-to-end payroll operations and statutory compliance. The role involves reviewing payroll inputs, monitoring compliance, maintaining a compliance calendar, and ensuring accuracy through coordination with payroll processing teams and external consultants. Prior experience in the QSR or hospitality industry will be preferred.

Key Responsibilities

Review and validate payroll inputs, coordinate with the payroll processing team for accurate and timely salary disbursement.
Manage payroll breakups (Basic, HRA, LTA, PF, PT, ESIC, LWF, allowances & deductions).
Ensure compliance with PF, PT, ESIC, LWF and other applicable labour laws.
Review compliance workings prepared by external consultants/vendors before filing.
Maintain a compliance calendar to track statutory deadlines.
Operate and manage HRMS platforms (QuickChex, Darwin Box, HGS, etc.).
Prepare payroll MIS, reconciliations, and handle full & final settlements.
Address employee payroll queries and support audits as required.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Commerce, HR, or related field.
2–6 years of payroll experience (QSR / hospitality preferred).
Strong knowledge of payroll components and statutory compliance.
Hands-on experience with HRMS platforms.
Proficiency in MS Excel and payroll reporting.
Detail-oriented with strong compliance focus and confidentiality.