Location: Fountainhead School, Kunkni, Surat
Job Type: Full-time | On-site

Role Overview

Fountainhead School is seeking a detail-oriented and responsible Human Resource Executive – Payroll to join our HR team. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of payroll processing, statutory compliance, and HR operations, along with the ability to handle employee payroll queries accurately and confidentially.

This role involves managing end-to-end payroll processing, ensuring compliance with statutory requirements, maintaining accurate payroll records, and coordinating closely with internal departments to ensure timely and error-free salary disbursement. The HR Executive – Payroll will play a crucial role in maintaining trust, transparency, and efficiency in HR operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end monthly payroll processing including salary computation, deductions, incentives, arrears, and final settlements.
• Ensure accurate processing of attendance, leave, late marks, and overtime data as per school policies.
• Handle statutory compliances such as PF, ESIC, Professional Tax, TDS, and related filings.
• Prepare and maintain payroll reports, salary registers, payslips, and MIS reports.
• Address employee queries related to salary, deductions, tax, and payroll policies.
• Coordinate with finance and accounts teams for payroll disbursement and reconciliations.
• Process full and final settlements for exiting employees.
• Maintain payroll data and employee records in HRIS with high accuracy and confidentiality.
• Support audits, inspections, and documentation related to payroll and compliance.
• Assist in policy implementation and HR reporting as required.

Preferred Qualifications and Skills

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Human Resource Management, Commerce, Accounting, or related field.
• 1–3 years of experience in payroll management or HR operations (experience in the education sector preferred).
• Strong knowledge of payroll processes, statutory compliance, and labour laws.
• High level of accuracy, attention to detail, and data confidentiality.
• Proficiency in HRIS, payroll software, Excel, and Google Workspace tools.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills to handle employee payroll concerns professionally.
• Organized, reliable, and able to meet strict deadlines.

Work Time

7:35 AM to 4:20 PM (Monday to Saturday)

How to Apply

Interested candidates can send their resume/CV to careers@fountainheadschools.org or fill out the online application form available on our official website.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent, Fresher

Pay: ₹15,000.00 - ₹45,000.00 per month

Benefits:

• Food provided
• Leave encashment
• Paid sick time
• Provident Fund

Work Location: In person