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Payroll Executive · Chennai

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Designation Offered

Payroll Executive

Job Role

HR Payroll

Department

People, HR & Talent

Job Type

Fulltime

Salary

4.80Lacs

Experience

Fresher

Job Location

Chennai

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Posted by

Honhr

Posted On

28 Sept 2026

Valid until

27 Nov 2026

Skillset required

Payroll

Job Description for Payroll Executive

A role-focused description with responsibilities, expectations, and qualifications for this opening.

People, HR & Talent

Payroll Executive is a delivery-focused opportunity based in Chennai, India.

This role is designed for someone who can take ownership, collaborate closely with stakeholders, and consistently deliver high-quality outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

  • Own core deliverables associated with the Payroll Executive role and execute them with strong accountability.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to move work from planning through completion.
  • Translate goals into clear actions, priorities, and day-to-day execution plans.
  • Track progress closely and surface blockers before they affect outcomes.
  • Apply sound judgment to maintain quality, consistency, and timely delivery.
  • Create and maintain documentation, updates, or reporting that keeps stakeholders aligned.
  • Identify process gaps and recommend practical improvements based on observed friction.
  • Balance multiple priorities while keeping commitments visible and manageable.
  • Support problem-solving across routine work and higher-priority escalations as needed.
  • Bring structure, follow-through, and clarity to ambiguous or evolving workstreams.
  • Collaborate respectfully across teams and use feedback to improve execution quality.
  • Look for opportunities to improve efficiency, predictability, and stakeholder confidence over time.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience in a relevant field.
  • Strong communication and stakeholder-management skills.
  • Ability to organize work clearly, prioritize effectively, and deliver with consistency.
  • Strong problem-solving ability with attention to detail and quality.
  • Comfort collaborating across teams while maintaining personal accountability.
  • A proactive mindset focused on ownership, execution, and continuous improvement.

Applications should be submitted through the listed apply link.

About this opening

Honhr is hiring a HR Payroll in the People, HR & Talent team based in Chennai.

This role is fulltime, flexible, Fresher experience, ₹5 lakh–₹5 lakh per year—matched against UnoJobs' verified employer data.

Skills evaluated for this opening include Payroll. Apply directly through UnoJobs to keep your application visible to Honhr without bouncing across multiple sites.

Role
HR Payroll
Department
People, HR & Talent
Location
Chennai
Work mode
Flexible
Experience
Fresher
Compensation
₹5 lakh–₹5 lakh per year

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What does Payroll Executive involve in Chennai?
Payroll Executive positions in Chennai usually span hiring, employee relations, payroll coordination, or HR operations depending on employer size. Read the description above for whether this is generalist, manager, or shared-services HR.
What qualifications do HR jobs in Chennai require?
HR openings in Chennai commonly ask for an HR or business degree plus prior recruiting or HR ops experience. Certifications (SHRM, PGDM-HR) help but are not always mandatory for coordinator-level roles.
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