Sr Payroll Specialist - India Payroll

Overview

Support payroll operations for non-US entities, with a focus on India, working closely with the managed service payroll provider to ensure accurate and timely payroll processing.

What you'll do

• Coordinate, review, and approve monthly and/or semi-monthly payrolls for non-US entities (focusing on India), ensuring compliance with local regulations and company policies.
• Prepare and review off-cycle and manual payments as required, ensuring all calculations and system entries are correct.
• Process all special payment requests such as commissions, bonuses, severance, and overtime in accordance with local requirements.
• Analyze processes to drive efficiencies and best practices.
• Resolve payroll-related queries and issues, including those related to earnings, deductions, and statutory withholdings.
• Collaborate with HR to ensure accurate and timely updates of employee data and benefits in the Workday HR system.
• Review payroll system audits and work with the payroll provider to address any discrepancies or issues.
• Prepare and analyze payroll reports and metrics for management as requested.
• Partner with the team leads on all project management initiatives.
• Maintain and update payroll process documentation and standard operating procedures (SOPs).

What you'll need

• Minimum of 3 years prior payroll experience.
• Proven ability to work cross functionally within a team.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive personnel data with discretion.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and attention-to-detail skills.
• Effective influencing and listening skills.
• Strong initiative and drive.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment and meet tight deadlines.
• Demonstrated ability to multi-task and prioritize effectively.
• Adaptable and proactive in responding to changing business needs.

Nice to have

• Accounting or Finance degree.
• Payroll experience preferably in a corporate environment.
• ADP and Workday knowledge.
• Experience managing payroll across multiple countries or regions.

Details

• Location: Gurgaon.
• Hybrid work environment: virtual work when productive, with in-person collaboration at colleagues' offices.