Coursera was launched in 2012 by Andrew Ng and Daphne Koller with a mission to provide universal access to world-class learning It is now one of the largest online learning platforms in the world with 175 million registered learners as of March 31 2025 Coursera partners with over 350 leading universities and industry leaders to offer a broad catalog of content and credentials including courses Specializations Professional Certificates and degrees Coursera s platform innovations enable instructors to deliver scalable personalized and verified learning experiences to their learners Institutions worldwide rely on Coursera to upskill and reskill their employees citizens and students in high-demand fields such as GenAI data science technology and business Coursera is a Delaware public benefit corporation and a B Corp Join us in our mission to create a world where anyone anywhere can transform their life through access to education We re seeking talented individuals who share our passion and drive to revolutionize the way the world learns At Coursera we are committed to building a globally diverse team and are thrilled to extend employment opportunities to individuals in any country where we have a legal entity We require candidates to possess eligible working rights and have a compatible timezone overlap with their team to facilitate seamless collaboration Coursera has a commitment to enabling flexibility and workspace choices for employees Our interviews and onboarding are entirely virtual providing a smooth and efficient experience for our candidates As an employee we enable you to select your main way of working whether it s from home one of our offices or hubs or a co-working space near you Job overview We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Payroll Specialist to join our accounting team This role is responsible for supporting the end-to-end payroll process across multiple countries primarily in the EMEA and APAC regions You will play a key role in ensuring timely accurate and compliant payroll processing while working closely with internal partners such as HR and Finance and coordinating with external payroll providers This is an excellent opportunity to build on your international payroll experience in a fast-paced collaborative environment If you re a motivated self-starter who values payroll accuracy enjoys problem-solving and is passionate about delivering an exceptional employee experience this role could be a great next step in your payroll career Working hours Ability to overlap working hours with Pacific Standard Time San Francisco Responsibilities Manage end-to-end processing of international payrolls across multiple countries in coordination with external payroll vendors Collect audit and submit payroll inputs including employee compensation changes new hires terminations bonuses and time attendance data Review and validate vendor-prepared payroll reports to ensure accuracy and compliance with local regulations and employment laws Reconcile payroll outputs with internal HRIS and accounting systems ensure proper general ledger coding and journal entries Collaborate with People Operations Equity Accounting and Legal teams in the administration of payroll and on payroll-related matters including benefits taxation and year-end reporting Support employee inquiries and payroll-related projects including year-end reporting preparation resolve payroll tax issues support annual audits and other ad hoc projects Basic Qualifications Bachelor s degree in business administration accounting finance or a related field 3 years of experience processing payroll in EMEA and APAC regions Experience working with external vendors in the administration of payroll Familiarity with payroll regulations and employee tax requirements in regions such as EMEA and APAC Proficiency in Excel and experience with payroll and HRIS systems Preferred Qualifications Experience using Workday and or EY Payroll Operate Services Payroll experience in a global public company experience with processing of stock transactions Strong Excel skills pivot tables v-lookups and proficiency with Google Suite Solid written and verbal communication skills with the ability to interact with employees across all levels Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment Familiarity with payroll accounting including journal entries reconciliation and flux analyses LISG1 Coursera is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and considers all qualified applicants without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity age marital status national origin protected veteran status disability or any other legally protected class If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process please contact us at accommodations coursera org LI-Remote

📌 Payroll Specialist (India)
🏢 Coursera
📍 India