Payroll Specialist
On-siteHyderabad, Telangana, India
Job Summary
Manage end-to-end monthly payroll processing for India, South Africa, and Southeast Asia, including collating input data, reconciling payroll records, and validating approval documentation. Ensure accurate taxation treatment of employer payments and benefits across all in-scope countries while maintaining compliance with local labor laws and statutory requirements. Support internal and external audit activities by providing accurate documentation and timely responses to inquiries from employees and stakeholders. Collaborate with HR Business Partners, Finance, and external payroll providers to process timesheets, expense inputs, and employee data changes. Maintain and update payroll process documentation to drive continuous improvement aligned with global standards.
Required Qualifications
- 3-5 years of experience in payroll processing
- Experience working with payroll systems such as Workday, Dayforce, Paysquare, or Kyriba
- Experience coordinating with external payroll providers and government authorities
- Prior exposure to Finance functions including accruals and payroll reporting
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field
- Sound understanding of payroll components, calculations, and reconciliation methods
- Knowledge of statutory and tax compliance requirements across India, South Africa, and/or SEA countries
- Familiarity with payroll audit processes and compliance requirements
- Ability to manage multiple deadlines and prioritize workload effectively
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy in data handling
- Effective verbal and written communication skills in English
- High degree of discretion and reliability when handling confidential information
- Ability to work independently and as part of a cross-functional team
- Proactive approach to problem identification and resolution
- Adaptability to changing regulatory environments and business needs
- Strong organizational and time management skills
Desired Qualifications
- Demonstrated experience managing payroll for India; additional experience in South Africa and/or SEA countries is an advantage
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