Payroll Analyst

Position Summary

Harness is looking for a detail-oriented Payroll Analyst to support the Global Payroll operations team. This role will be based in Bangalore, India, and will report to the Global Payroll Director.

In this role, you will assist in the day-to-day payroll operations for employees in India, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance. You will work closely with payroll, HR, finance, and external vendors to support payroll processing and resolve employee queries. This is a great opportunity for someone who is organized, eager to learn, and interested in building a career in payroll and accounting.

Key Responsibilities

• Support end-to-end payroll processing for India, including data collection, validation, and coordination with payroll vendors
• Assist in onboarding activities related to payroll inputs and documentation
• Ensure payroll data accuracy and help maintain compliance with local tax laws and statutory requirements
• Prepare payroll for India and international entities (EMEA and APAC) and ensure the accuracy of related balance sheet reconciliations
• Coordinate with HR, finance, and external vendors to resolve payroll-related improvements/automations
• Respond to employee payroll queries and provide detailed explanations.
• Support payroll reporting, including monthly summaries and statutory filings
• Assist in payroll reconciliations and maintain payroll records and documentation
• Help identify process improvement opportunities and support implementation of changes
• Provide support to the global payroll team as needed, including ticketing or query resolution
• Prepare and submit monthly, quarterly, and annual payroll reports and tax filings to the relevant authorities as required.

About You

• 3–6 years of experience in payroll, accounting, or related field
• Good understanding of payroll processes and statutory compliance in India
• Good attention to detail and ability to work with accuracy
• Ability to manage routine tasks and meet deadlines
• Strong communication skills and ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and MS Office tools
• Willingness to learn and grow in a fast-paced environment
• Bachelor’s degree mandatory

Work Location/Work Hours

• This is a hybrid role with 3 days on-site in our Harness’s Bangalore office
• Flexible working hours with an overlapping of 2-3 hours to US business hours to collaborate with the global payroll team and global business partners

What You Will Have at Harness

• Experience building