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Job Summary We are seeking an experienced Senior Payroll Analyst to lead our payroll activities and cultivate strong relationships with internal and external partners to drive payroll efficiencies for India. They will oversee and implement complex payroll processes, coordinating closely with Business Units (BUs) and third-party payroll vendor to ensure accurate and timely payroll execution. This role involves managing customer relationships and implementing strategic enhancements to optimize payroll operations. In this Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be: Lead monthly payroll cycle activities to ensure timely, accurate and compliant processing of payroll inputs. This includes facilitating feedback loops and managing expectations of the business and payroll vendor for a satisfactory resolution. Oversee the completion of year-end activities like Investment Declaration and Proof submissions, Form-16 issuance, Quarterly TDS filing and perk processing ensuring clear communication of timelines and expectations to all customers. Drive weekly India payroll operations review with the third-party vendor and represent India payroll operations in global projects, as needed. This also includes participating in monthly and annual Asia-Pacific payroll operations reviews. Manage stakeholder relationships through proactive engagement, issue resolution and ensuring alignment across all payroll activities. Collaborate with BUs to ensure data integrity by providing guidance and support for resolving data discrepancies. Lead strategic discussions with customers to identify areas for improvement and drive the implementation of payroll solutions. Create and maintain documentation of payroll system flows, controls, and business logic for future scalability. Create and administer training as required for new enhancements or payroll process changes. Who You Are: You are an accomplished payroll professional with leadership capabilities and a strategic approach. With meticulous attention to detail, you ensure accuracy and compliance in all payroll processes. Your excellent communication skills make you adept at managing complex customer relationships, fostering collaboration and trust across departments and with external partners. You thrive in challenging situations and possess the ability to think critically and solve complex payroll issues efficiently. For This Role, You Will Need: 5-8 Years of experience in a payroll management role, including customer management. Strong knowledge of payroll legislation, taxation and statutory requirements for India. Intermediate/Advanced Excel skills such as Excel formulae, Macros, Pivot Tables, Data Validation etc and PowerPoint skills. Analytical and problem-solving skills to navigate complex payroll issues and drive process improvements. Excellent attention to detail and maintaining confidentiality. Familiarity with identifying, extracting and using employment and payroll data from Oracle HCM, SAP, or similar platforms. Strong presentation, communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to work collaboratively in a project team. Must be able to multitask, evaluate high priorities and deliver quality performance under pressure. Preferred Qualifications that Set You Apart: Bachelors degree in HR, Finance, IT or a related field, or equivalent work experience. Desire to move to broader business facing payroll operations role over time. Certifications related to Payroll or HR management. Our Culture & Commitment to You . .
