Senior Payroll Specialist - India Payroll

About this role:

This position operates in a fast-paced environment and is responsible for supporting payroll operations for non-US entities, working closely with our managed service payroll provider to ensure accurate and timely payroll processing.

What youll do

• Coordinate, review, and approve monthly and/or semi-monthly payrolls for non-US entities (Focusing for India), ensuring compliance with local regulations and company policies.
• Prepare and review off-cycle and manual payments as required, ensuring all calculations and system entries are correct.
• Process all special payment requests such as commissions, bonuses, severance, and overtime in accordance with local requirements.
• Analyze processes to drive efficiencies and best practices.
• Resolve payroll-related queries and issues, including those related to earnings, deductions, and statutory withholdings.
• Collaborate with HR to ensure accurate and timely updates of employee data and benefits in the Workday HR system.
• Review payroll system audits and work with the payroll provider to address any discrepancies or issues.
• Prepare and analyze payroll reports and metrics for management as requested.
• Partner with the team leads on all project management initiatives.

What you’ll need:

• Accounting or Finance degree preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years prior payroll experience preferably in a corporate environment
• ADP and Workday knowledge preferred.
• Experience managing payroll across multiple countries or regions is a plus.
• Proven ability to work cross functionally within a team.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive personnel data with discretion.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and attention-to-detail skills.
• Effective influencing and listening skills.
• Strong initiative and drive
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment and meet tight deadlines.
• Demonstrated ability to multi-task and prioritize effectively.
• Adaptable and proactive in responding to changing business needs.
• Maintain and update payroll process documentation and standard operating procedures (SOPs).

Who you are:

• Motivated, high-potential performer, with demonstrated ability to influence and lead.
• Customer-focused mindset, with a commitment to delivering a positive employee experience.
• Strong communicator with excellent interpersonal skills.
• Able to solve complex problems and successfully manage ambiguity and unexpected change.
• Open to feedback and committed to continuous improvement.
• Consistently high achiever, marked by perseverance, humility, and a positive outlook in the face of challenges.