Key Responsibilities
Payroll cycle management
End-to-end payroll processing for India & cluster entities, including monthly payroll runs, off-cycle payments, and arrears calculations.
Manage payroll inputs as recent joiner additions, separations, salary revisions, variable pay, and attendance-linked adjustments etc., within payroll cut-off timelines.
Validate payroll output files, reconciliation reports, and net pay registers before disbursement; support in ensuring 100% accuracy and SLA adherence.
Support creation of payroll calendar for India and cluster countries; publish and communicate monthly cut-off dates, lock timelines.
Oversee payroll variance analysis month-on-month; investigate and document root causes for headcount, cost, or gross-to-net deviations beyond threshold limits before sign-off.
Finance, vendor & system coordination
Coordinate with finance for payroll JV postings and with the payroll vendor for bank file submissions; liaise with HRIS/HRMS teams to ensure data integrity.
Act as the point of contact for issue cases from payroll vendors (e.g.
greytHR) on processing errors, system outages, or SLA breaches; track and coordinate with SMEs to close issues within defined resolution timelines.
Support payroll system upgrades, configuration changes, and UAT activities in alignment to SMEs.
Compliance & Documentation
Support adherence to Indian statutory requirements such as internal compliance standards.
Maintain accurate documentation for audits, reporting, and governance reviews.
Flag potential risks or inconsistencies to SMEs/ Specialist/Leads
Maintain confidentiality and data security protocols when handling sensitive HR information.
Process Adherence & Continuous Improvement
Follow defined Payroll processes, SOPs, and controls to ensure operational consistency.
Identify prospects for process improvements and raise recommendations to SMEs/ Specialist/Leads
Support implementation of process or system updates.
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