Principal Analyst- Payroll & MDM

AB InBev GCC was incorporated in 2014 as a strategic partner for Anheuser-Busch InBev. The center leverages the power of data and analytics to drive growth for critical business functions such as operations, finance, people, and technology. The teams are transforming Operations through Tech and Analytics.

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Location: Bangalore

Reporting to: Manager- Payroll

1. Purpose of the role

The primary objective of the position is to execute India payroll process of all standard Payroll activities, manage benefits of H2R Process in Total Rewards Team & Perform Projects in improvement areas by establishing robust controls in the GCC India payroll process. The position will also be responsible for smooth payroll operations with problem solving skills to bring employee experience and support Payroll team for timely payout

• Responsible for deliverables in Workday module – Core HCM, Payroll, Benefits, Leave Management, Separation for employees
• Ensure requests about the Business are accurately and timely processed by adhering to SLA and Legal guidelines.
• Lead payroll team for the deliverables and timely update to the leadership
• Process Payroll-related E2E activities including the processing of PT Challans, PF processing, and IW returns , allowances as per organization rules etc.
• Responsible for consolidating all the Payroll inputs from different sources like workday reports, managers' input, email confirmations from different departments within timelines
• Streamline Input files from various sources using advanced Excel, MS Forms, auto/manual emails and Power Apps
• Involved in training, and KT sessions to adopt the new ways of working and help team members when required.
• Lead the Payroll Helpdesk and employee queries Helpdesks to address the employee queries.
• Should be resolving employee queries within 2 hours of SLA
• Identify the gaps in existing processes and propose improved ways of working / automation/data quality.
• Should be open to a Growth Mindset and involved in Transformation/Improvement Projects to keep 100% payroll accuracy.
• Prepare the presentation for a monthly newsletter and updates for the visibility to leadership
• Responsible and accountable for meeting SLA & business KPIs for payroll with meeting deadlines
• Perform Control and Governance with high confidentiality of Data
• Develop a strong network within the tower and with key stakeholders (other People Business Services Team, People Leaders Directors/Managers, Key POCs in Zone)
• Should work towards standardizing of the process and add value to the existing role.
• Delivers consistent results within the scope of responsibilities
• Problem-solving attitude with RCA, Recommendation and fix in Workday/SAP/Other systems of Payroll

2. Key tasks & accountabilities

Handling People Master data with high sensitivity and providing support and driving projects with the Payroll/MDM team.

• To be able to resolve the issues for the H2R process in the Payroll and audit process with minimum impact on Business
• To be able to take E2E responsibility for PF, PT, IW, LWF, Gratuity and tax liabilities applicable as per Govt rules.
• Working closely with the Payroll Vendor on timely input as per Payroll cutoff and performing robust Quality checks for all the inputs reflected in the Pay register proposal by adhering to the compliance dates as per Govt rules.
• Full ownership for all the payroll inputs (teams like HR Business Partners, Managers, Finance, Legal, IT and facilities)
• Excel and Power BI(good to have) expertise to create self-serviceable dashboards to provide meaningful and actionable inputs to the Business
• Drive KPIs and SLA improvement to showcase what went well, what gaps exist and what can we do to close these gaps (Root Cause Analysis)
• Working with multiple data sources like Workday, SAP HCM, and other payroll tools

3. Qualifications, Experience, Skills

Level of educational attainment required

• Bachelors or Master’s in business management preferably in HR/Finance

Previous work experience required

• 5-7 Years of overall experience in Payroll Process, H2R Process, Indian Wages compliance
• Preferred to have Workday/HRIS system & E2E Payroll processing Knowledge
• Experience in a shared services HR environment with strong knowledge in Payroll systems/tools and Problem-solving with Knowledge of Controls and Governances

Technical skills required

• Work-Day Expertise in Core HCM, Benefits, Leave Management and Termination.
• SAP Expertise – Hands-on experience to perform analysis and fix
• Advanced Word, Excel and presentation skills required.

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