Team Leader - India & APAC Payroll

Job Description

Key Responsibilities: Payroll Management: Oversee and manage accurate and timely payroll processing for India and selected APAC countries (e.g., Singapore, Australia, Malaysia, Philippines). Review and validate payroll inputs, statutory deductions, tax filings, and year-end processes. Ensure adherence to local tax laws, social security requirements, and labor regulations. Manage complex payroll calculations including variable pay, bonus payouts, stock options, and expatriate compensation (where applicable). Team Leadership: Supervise and mentor payroll analysts and specialists. Set performance objectives, conduct regular reviews, and drive continuous improvement in team performance. Provide training and support for process updates or regulatory changes. Compliance & Controls: Ensure strict compliance with statutory laws in India and across APAC countries. Maintain accurate payroll records and audit trails. Support internal and external audits (statutory, SOX, internal controls) and ensure risk mitigation. Vendor & Stakeholder Management: Coordinate with third-party payroll vendors for timely processing, updates, and issue resolution. Liaise with HR, Finance, and Legal teams to ensure smooth payroll operations and data integrity. Handle escalations from employees and internal stakeholders professionally and promptly. Process Improvement & Reporting: Drive standardization, automation, and digitization of payroll processes. Generate payroll metrics and dashboards for management reporting. Identify and implement process enhancements to increase efficiency and reduce risk. Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Commerce, Finance, HR, or a related field (MBA or PG in HR/Finance preferred). 610 years of experience in payroll processing, with 2+ years in a team lead or supervisory role. Strong understanding of India payroll laws and proven experience managing payroll in other APAC countries.