Deputy Manager Payroll

Position Summary

You will support end-to-end payroll operations for GSK India, ensuring accurate and timely pay for colleagues. You will work closely with HR, Finance, external providers and regional payroll leads. We value accuracy, clear communication, and a continuous improvement mindset. This role offers growth, meaningful impact, and the chance to contribute to GSK s mission of uniting science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together.

Responsibilities

• Process end-to-end payroll for employees and contractors in India, ensuring timely and accurate payments.
• Prepare monthly payroll close tasks, reconciliations, and clear reports for Finance and stakeholders.
• Maintain payroll records and support statutory filings for tax, provident fund and other social contributions.
• Resolve payroll queries from employees, HR and managers with clear, confidential communication.
• Support payroll audits, month-end controls, and ensure payroll data integrity and compliance.
• Contribute to payroll system updates, testing and process improvement initiatives.

Requirements

Basic Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years hands-on payroll experience in India or a comparable payroll environment.
• Practical knowledge of Indian payroll law, income tax, Provident Fund and other statutory requirements.
• Experience with payroll systems and strong Excel skills for reconciliations and reporting.
• Degree or diploma in Accounting, HR, Finance or a related field.
• Strong attention to detail, confidentiality and ability to meet strict deadlines.
• Clear written and verbal English communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with global HR systems such as Workday, SAP or similar payroll software.
• Prior experience working with external payroll vendors or in a shared service model.
• Exposure to payroll transformation, automation or controls projects.
• Knowledge of payroll accounting and GL reconciliations.
• Experience managing off-cycle payments, final settlements and complex payroll scenarios.
• Strong stakeholder management skills and a customer-focused approach.

Working Arrangement

This role is on-site in India. Occasional local or regional travel may be required.

Skills

• Accounting
• Data Management
• Government Regulation
• Payroll Processing
• Payroll Reconciliation
• Payroll Reporting
• SLA Management
• Stakeholder Management
• Vendor Management