Manager, Payroll

Our Global Payroll department is looking for an experienced self-motivated, system savvy Payroll Manager to join our team. The manager will work closely with cross functional stakeholders and will be responsible for the coordination of all payroll cycles and payroll associated tasks, drive to evaluate and improve processes, and work collaboratively across multiple functions to improve the employee experience.

We are looking to speak to candidates who are based in Gurugram for our hybrid working model.

Essential Job Functions and Accountabilities

• Strong international payroll knowledge with responsibility for multiple countries including but not limited to Australia, China, India, Singapore, Republic of Korea, and Taiwan payrolls
• Manage relationships with external vendors, HRIS, and other benefit providers
• Experience Managing, mentoring, and coaching multiple direct reports
• Ensure an accurate and timely Monthly payroll, including but not limited to: base pay, equity compensation, payroll taxes, statutory and supplemental benefits, etc.
• Knowledge of withholding tax, related tax filings, tax policy, and employment regulations as they relate to reporting, in countries where the business operates
• Basic understanding of accounting principles, the ability to understand the impact of payroll activity on financial statements, and the ability to partner with the Finance team to resolve issues as they arise
• Ensure robust operating procedures and controls are in place for all transactions that feed into payroll for compliance with internal and external audit and regulatory bodies
• Up to date knowledge and understanding of in region benefits legislation
• Point of contact and SME for all payroll matters: assisting the team, benefits, stock admin, people teams, and the employees with all payroll-related matters and queries
• Advanced Excel skills to be able to create and apply relevant principles to support required payroll reporting
• Payroll project management experience, for example, payroll standardization, and payroll vendor changes
• Excellent attention to detail to ensure accuracy of Payroll payments
• Strong customer service mentality; ability to develop strong working relationships

Minimum Requirements / Qualifications

• Expert in managing the end-to-end global payroll process and have a high level of understanding of general business operations and internal control concepts
• Ability to assess and provide input into the impact of a business process change
• A great communicator that can build strong working relationships with external advisors and internal teams
• Ability to create meaningful KPIs and metrics
• Flexible and willing to work across multiple time zones, sometimes outside of the conventional workday
• Highly analytical, accurate, and detail-oriented. Is innovative, collaborative, and is not afraid to ask questions
• Ability to manage ambiguity, risk, and changing the direction of projects and strategies
• Extensive knowledge of APAC payroll , payroll processing, timekeeping, accruals, equity compensation, payroll tax processing procedures, and Local government laws and reports
• Ability to grow knowledge to support the business in taking on further payrolls as the business grows across APJ