Associate Director – Payroll Technology

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for an Associate Director – Payroll Technology based in India.

This leadership role offers the opportunity to shape and manage a global payroll technology ecosystem within a complex enterprise environment. The position is responsible for ensuring the reliability, scalability, and continuous improvement of payroll platforms that support critical business operations worldwide. You will work at the intersection of technology, HR, payroll operations, finance, and external partners to deliver seamless solutions. The role combines strategic technology leadership with hands-on execution, including system enhancements, integrations, automation, and transformation initiatives. You will lead cross-functional teams, manage global stakeholders, and drive initiatives that improve efficiency, stability, and user experience. This is an opportunity to influence enterprise-wide payroll technology strategy while contributing to large-scale digital transformation programs.

Accountabilities:: The Associate Director – Payroll Technology will lead the global payroll technology landscape, ensuring operational excellence, system reliability, and successful delivery of enhancements and transformation initiatives. The role requires strong leadership, technical expertise, and the ability to collaborate across business and technology functions.

Own the global payroll technology landscape, including production support, system enhancements, upgrades, and ongoing optimization.

Ensure payroll platforms remain stable, reliable, secure, and capable of meeting evolving business requirements.

Act as the key connection point between Payroll Operations, HR, Finance, Digital Technology teams, and external technology partners.

Evaluate upstream and downstream impacts across HR, payroll, benefits, integrations, and enterprise systems.

Lead and manage offshore payroll technology teams, establish priorities, and ensure timely delivery of initiatives.

Drive continuous improvement, automation, process optimization, and cost-efficiency initiatives across payroll technology operations.

Support major system implementations, including testing activities such as end-to-end validation, regression testing, deployment readiness, and disaster recovery planning.

Partner with payroll technology vendors to manage delivery, resolve performance issues, and ensure production readiness.

Contribute to solution architecture reviews while ensuring alignment with enterprise application standards and best practices.

Support business users during project deployments and provide technical guidance throughout the system lifecycle.

Develop technical specifications, perform data analysis, and create reporting solutions to support business decisions.

Participate in workshops focused on system design, implementation methodologies, and technology improvement opportunities.

Requirements:

The ideal candidate is an experienced payroll technology leader with a strong background in enterprise systems, global implementations, and cross-functional technology management. They should combine deep payroll platform expertise with strategic thinking, leadership capability, and strong stakeholder management skills.

15+ years of experience in payroll technology, HRIS, enterprise applications, or related technology domains.

Extensive experience with global payroll platforms such as ADP Global View, ADP Ev5, Workday, or similar enterprise payroll solutions.

Proven experience managing payroll system production support, operational stability, and enhancement delivery.

Strong track record leading technology teams and coordinating cross-functional stakeholders across business and IT functions.

Experience supporting large-scale payroll transformation programs and enterprise system implementations.

Deep understanding of system integrations, data flows, interfaces, and dependencies across HR, payroll, benefits, and enterprise applications.

Strong knowledge of payroll technology architecture, project delivery lifecycle, and implementation best practices.

Ability to manage multiple priorities, operate under pressure, and deliver results in complex global environments.

Excellent communication, leadership, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills.

Strong time management skills with the ability to work independently and take ownership of initiatives.

Strategic mindset with strong attention to detail and adaptability in changing environments.

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Technology, Business, or a related field preferred.

Prior experience with payroll software solutions and enterprise technology environments is highly preferred.

Benefits:

Hybrid working model based in Bengaluru, India.

Opportunity to lead global payroll technology initiatives within a large-scale enterprise environment.

Exposure to international systems, cross-functional teams, and complex digital transformation programs.

Opportunity to influence technology strategy and drive operational improvements.

Leadership role with responsibility for global platforms, teams, and strategic initiatives.

Collaborative environment working with business leaders, technology specialists, and external partners.

Professional growth opportunities through enterprise-level technology projects and continuous innovation.

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