Company Description
About Ramboll
Founded in Denmark, Ramboll is a foundation-owned people company. We have more than 18,000 experts working across our global operations in 35 countries. Our experts are leaders in their fields, developing and delivering innovative solutions in diverse markets including Buildings, Transport, Planning & Urban Design, Water, Environment & Health, Energy, and Management Consulting. We invite you to contribute to a more sustainable future working in an open, collaborative, and empowering company. Combining local experience with global knowledge, we together shape the societies of tomorrow.
Equality, diversity, and inclusion are at the heart of what we do
We believe in the strength of diversity and know that unique experiences and perspectives are vital for creating truly sustainable societies. Therefore, we are committed to providing an inclusive and supportive work environment where everyone can flourish and reach their potential. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and encourage you to contact our recruitment team to discuss any accommodations you need during the application process.
Are you an experienced payroll professional with international experience?
Do you thrive in a dynamic environment where complex challenges are balanced with flexibility and support? Are you excited about being the key link between a company and its outsourced payroll vendor?If this sounds like you, or you're curious to learn more this could be the perfect opportunity. Join the payroll team in our Global HR operations function as our new Senior Payroll Specialist and help us deliver payroll excellence while contributing to Ramboll’s vision for a sustainable future.Click the
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Your new role
As a Senior Payroll Specialist, you will be a key enabler of accurate, compliant, and timely pay for employees across multiple countries, with a primary focus on India and the APAC region. In this role, you’ll combine deep operational expertise with strategic insight to support compliance, elevate employee experience, and strengthen our employer brand.
What will you do:
- Own end-to-end payroll processing for multiple countries with a primary focus on India and the APAC region while also supporting other regions as needed.
- Collaborate with external payroll providers to manage processing timelines, audits, and issue resolution
- Maintain and reconcile payroll data across systems to ensure integrity and accuracy
- Support payroll transformation and implementation projects, including automation and vendor integration initiatives
- Interpret and apply statutory regulations related to tax, social security, and labor compliance across regions
- Act as a key escalation point for complex payroll issues; mentor junior team members as needed
- Liaise with internal partners in Audit, Finance, HR, and Compliance to meet reporting and control requirements
- Ensure adherence to global SOPs and participate in continuous improvement of payroll processes
- Contribute to payroll process enhancements by identifying inefficiencies and recommending improvements
Your starting point for constant growth
From the moment you join Ramboll, we will support your personal and professional development so that you grow with the company. For this role, we believe your starting point is:
- 5–7 years of payroll processing experience in a multi-country environment, with a strong focus on India and APAC region.
- Deep knowledge of payroll regulations, tax laws, and statutory compliance across India and APAC countries. Familiarity with payroll practices in other regions would be an added advantage
- Proficiency in systems like Workday.
- Hands-on experience with ServiceNow for payroll query management and routing
- Strong data accuracy, analytical thinking, and attention to detail
- Advanced Excel skills and confidence working with the full Microsoft Office Suite
- Proven ability to collaborate effectively across functions and levels within a global matrix environment
- A proactive, solution-oriented mindset with a strong willingness to learn and contribute beyond core responsibilities
- A high sense of ownership, adaptability, and eagerness to grow in a fast-evolving global payroll landscape
Additional Information
At Ramboll, we are committed to creating an inclusive, purpose-driven workplace where you can grow, thrive, and make an impact. As a foundation-owned company, we reinvest in our people and support long-term thinking.
- Joining a global HR operations team that supports a global, growing company and plays an integral role in end-to-end employee lifecycle processes.
- A strong commitment to your personal and professional development
- Leaders guided by our Leadership Principles, fostering growth and trust
- A culture that values and celebrates the unique person you are
- Hybrid work culture that values well-being and work-life balance
- The long-term thinking of a foundation-owned company with sustainability at its core
- Access to global projects and international collaboration
- Learning and development opportunities, including LinkedIn Learning
- Mental health support and flexible, hybrid work arrangements
- A supportive culture focused on wellbeing, sustainability, and innovation
Ramboll in India
Ramboll has more than 1,000 experts working across five offices in India applying their passion to deliver innovative solutions in markets as diverse as Buildings, Transport, Planning & Urban Design, Water, Environment & Health and Energy. Founded in Denmark, Ramboll is a people company. We invite you to contribute to a sustainable future working in an open, collaborative and empowering culture.
Work at the heart of sustainable change with Ramboll
Ramboll is a global architecture, engineering, and consultancy company. As a foundation-owned people company, founded in Denmark, we believe that the purpose of sustainable change is to create a thriving world for both nature and people. So, that’s where we start – and how we work. Our history is rooted in a clear vision of how a responsible company should act and being open and curious is a cornerstone of our culture. Ramboll employs more than 18,000 people globally across 35 countries. Ramboll experts deliver innovative solutions across Buildings, Transport, Water, Environment & Health, Energy, Management Consulting, and Architecture & Landscape. Combining local experience with global knowledge, we help shape the societies of tomorrow.
Work at the heart of sustainable change with Ramboll
Ramboll is a global architecture, engineering, and consultancy company. As a foundation-owned people company, founded in Denmark, we believe that the purpose of sustainable change is to create a thriving world for both nature and people. So, that’s where we start – and how we work. Our history is rooted in a clear vision of how a responsible company should act and being open and curious is a cornerstone of our culture. Ramboll employs more than 18,000 people globally across 35 countries. Ramboll experts deliver innovative solutions across Buildings, Transport, Water, Environment & Health, Energy, Management Consulting, and Architecture & Landscape. Combining local experience with global knowledge, we help shape the societies of tomorrow.
Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
Equality, diversity, and inclusion are at the heart of what we do. At Ramboll, we believe that diversity is a strength and that different experiences and perspectives are essential to creating truly sustainable societies. We are committed to providing an inclusive and supportive work environment where everyone is able to flourish and reach their potential. We also know how important it is to achieve the right balance of where, when, and how much you work. At Ramboll, we offer flexibility as part of our positive and inclusive approach to work. We invite applications from candidates of all backgrounds and characteristics. Please let us know if there are any changes we could make to the application process to make it more comfortable for you. You can contact us at job.advert.accessibility@ramboll.com with such requests.
