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What began as a small idea sparked by a plant on a windowsill has grown into India’s leading gardening brand, backed by marquee investors like DSG Consumer Partners and V3 Ventures. From our 25-acre farm in Talegaon to a thriving D2C store and retail presence across Pune, Mumbai, Delhi and Bangaluru - we’re building an ecosystem that brings nature closer to homes, offices, and communities.\nAbout the Role\nWe are looking for a detail-oriented and process-driven Manager - Payroll & Compliances to lead end-to-end payroll operations and statutory compliance while ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and adherence to all applicable regulations. This role will be responsible for managing payroll for a large and diverse workforce, driving compliance across multiple statutory requirements, partnering with Finance and HR Operations, and strengthening payroll governance through reporting and process excellence. 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