This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Payroll Specialist Lead based in India.
This is a high-impact payroll operations role supporting accurate, compliant, and effective payroll delivery in a global, fully remote environment. You will act as a country-level payroll subject matter expert, owning end-to-end payroll processing and ensuring data quality, statutory compliance, and timely payments. The role combines hands-on payroll expertise with process improvement, stakeholder management, and operational problem-solving. You will collaborate with teams across Payroll Implementation, Finance, Product, Engineering, and regional operations. You will also mentor payroll specialists and help strengthen processes, KPIs, and service standards. This opportunity is ideal for an experienced payroll professional who enjoys ownership, continuous improvement, and working asynchronously across international teams.
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Accountabilities:
Act as the country payroll subject matter expert,



providing guidance and operational expertise across India payroll activities.
Manage the full end-to-end payroll cycle, including payroll processing, statutory filings, exceptions, approvals, payments, and compliance requirements.
Ensure payroll data is accurate, complete, timely, and maintained to high standards of data integrity and quality.
Prepare and review payroll journals, reconciliations, and related financial information.
Manage relationships and collaborate closely with stakeholders across Payroll Implementation, Finance, Product, Engineering, and other relevant teams.
Monitor payroll KPIs and SLAs, identify operational gaps, and take proactive action to maintain high service standards.
Identify opportunities to simplify, automate, and improve payroll processes, with a strong focus on productivity and operational efficiency.
Mentor and support other payroll specialists by sharing expertise, providing g

📌 Payroll Specialist Lead (India)
🏢 Jobgether
📍 India