Role Summary In this critical role you will lead end-to-end payroll operations for Amgen India ensuring employees are paid accurately and on time while maintaining full compliance with Indian statutory requirements and Amgen internal controls You will own payroll governance process excellence vendor management reporting and audit readiness driving accuracy employee experience and operational efficiency Key Responsibilities 1 Payroll Delivery Governance End-to-End Mandatory Skills Own the monthly payroll cycle for all India employees and any applicable categories such as interns contractors where in scope Ensure accurate timely processing of payroll inputs new hires exits transfers promotions salary revisions variable pay arrears recoveries leave LOP adjustments and reimbursements as applicable Validate payroll calculations for earnings deductions taxes benefits perquisites and statutory contributions Establish strong controls for cut-off adherence approvals segregation of duties maker-checker reviews and payroll sign-off 2 India Payroll Compliance Statutory Tax Mandatory Skills Ensure ongoing compliance with all applicable India payroll and labor regulations including as applicable to Amgen India s structure Income Tax TDS on Salary monthly TDS computation deductions exemptions validations tax declarations proofs perquisite taxation annual true-up and employee tax support Quarterly Annual Tax Deliverables coordinate and ensure timely filing support for Form 24Q Form 16 issuance challan reconciliations TRACES downloads and resolution of defaults notices Provident Fund EPF UAN compliance monthly ECR filings challan payments member updates inspections support Professional Tax PT state-wise PT compliance based on work location payments and returns Labour Welfare Fund LWF applicability assessment and periodic remittance returns Gratuity eligibility tracking provisioning support settlement processing and documentation Bonus Statutory Payments applicability assessment and compliant processing where required Maintain compliance with Payment of Wages applicable Shops Establishments provisions and other local statutory requirements relevant to payroll administration Maintain a compliance calendar and ensure zero missed statutory deadlines proactively identify regulatory changes and implement updates 3 Employee Support Case Resolution Serve as an escalation point for employee payroll queries related to pay slips tax deductions benefits arrears final settlement and statutory documents Ensure clear timely communication and a high-quality employee experience with documented SLAs and consistent resolution standards 4 Final Settlement Separation Payroll Manage accurate and compliant Full Final settlement including LWD processing notice pay leave encashment recoveries statutory impacts and issuance of required employee documents Coordinate with HR and Finance to ensure separation inputs are complete approved and compliant 5 Controls Audit and Documentation Maintain accurate payroll records and documentation for internal audits statutory audits and external inspections Ensure payroll processes align with Amgen s internal control framework e g SOX-aligned practices where applicable including access controls change logs reconciliations and approval evidence Partner with Finance to ensure payroll is correctly accounted for GL mapping accruals provisions reconciliations and variance analysis 6 Process Excellence Systems Continuous Improvement Develop standardize and continuously improve payroll SOPs checklists and operating rhythm Drive automation and error-proofing reduce manual interventions and improve first-time-right accuracy Own payroll systems process integration points e g HRIS Workday interfaces attendance leave feeds vendor tools Define and monitor payroll performance metrics payroll accuracy retro frequency off-cycle payments query volumes cycle time compliance timeliness 7 Vendor Stakeholder Management Manage payroll vendor s and ensure delivery against SLAs compliance standards and quality benchmarks Oversee vendor invoices contracts as applicable and service reviews drive continuous improvement and issue remediation Liaise with HR Finance Legal Compliance and IT to ensure alignment on policies controls and strategic priorities Reporting Deliverables Monthly payroll sign-off package and variance insights for leadership Statutory compliance tracker and evidence repository Quarterly annual deliverables coordination e g Form 24Q Form 16 audits KPI dashboard accuracy timeliness employee query trends and improvement actions Required Qualifications Bachelor s degree in Commerce Accounting Finance HR or related field MBA PGDM preferred 5-8 years of progressive experience in payroll and HR operations ideally within a shared services or corporate environment Significant experience in India payroll operations including statutory compliance and vendor governance Strong working knowledge of India payroll statutes Income Tax TDS PF PT LWF Gratuity and ESI Bonus where applicable Proven experience in payroll audits reconciliations and control-based operations High integrity strong attention to detail and ability to handle sensitive data confidentially Preferred Qualifications Experience in a multinational regulated workplace life sciences pharma preferred Hands-on exposure to Workday and payroll integration models Experience creating SOPs standard work and driving automation process redesign Proficiency in MS Office particularly Excel