Senior Payroll Manager

Senior Payroll Manager – APAC

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About the Role:

Sr. Payroll Manager – APAC

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead APAC payroll team to ensure accurate, timely payroll, including base pay, stock compensation, payroll taxes, pension, statutory & supplemental benefits.
• Manage relationships with external payroll providers.
• Support payroll system migration and Workday/ADP integrations; ensure smooth data transfer and process continuity.
• Consolidate and verify employee data, maintain records, and assist internal/external audits.
• Ensure compliance with tax, PF, ESI, PT, and other statutory regulations.
• Partner with internal stakeholders to provide employees with an exceptional payroll experience.
• Prepare management reports and payroll statistics proactively.
• Mentor and coach APAC payroll team for growth and development.
• Identify process gaps, recommend automation, and support system enhancements.
• Anticipate payroll risks, troubleshoot proactively, and ensure business continuity.

What We’re Looking For:

• Strong knowledge of payroll in APAC, including India & Philippines.
• Expertise in end-to-end payroll processes and internal control concepts.
• Ability to assess business process changes and provide strategic input.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills with internal and external teams.
• Strong leadership, conflict resolution, and team management skills.
• Ability to work independently and across multiple time zones.
• Highly analytical, accurate, detail-oriented, and proactive.
• Comfortable managing ambiguity, risk, and change.

Skills & Qualifications:

• 14–15 years of hands-on payroll experience.
• Experience with GreytHR, ADP, Mynd; Workday or other HR systems is a plus.
• Advanced Excel and Microsoft Office skills; ability to handle large datasets.
• Knowledge of international equity and mobility programs.
• Strong understanding of Indian payroll, statutory compliance, and benefits administration.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; fluency in English required.
• Quick learner, adaptable, and able to prioritize multiple deadlines.

Why This Role Matters:

3500+ employees