EMEA Payroll Specialist
Application Deadline: 4 December 2026
Department: Finance
Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time
Location: Pune, IN

Description
Overview of the Role:
As the EMEA Payroll Specialist reporting to the Group Finance Manager, you will play a crucial role in managing the payroll function for the Northern Hemisphere. Effectively partnering with key stakeholders such as the People Experience team to ensure excellent levels of accuracy. Beyond operational tasks, you will drive change management and focus on continuous improvement to enhance overall efficiency within the payroll function.

While payroll will remain the primary focus of this role, you will also provide support and coverage for accounts payable and other accounting activities, as required.

Your Key Responsibilities
Payroll Management & Operations
Act as the subject matter expert for the in-house UK Payroll.
Directly manage payroll for the Northern Hemisphere ensuring:
Employee data is accurately maintained and uploaded within payroll systems.




All relevant information is provided to third party payroll providers in a timely manner.
Payroll earnings, deductions, and employee records are accurate, complete and compliant.
All pay runs are completed within established deadlines allowing sufficient time for review, adjustments, and processing.
Payroll reporting requirements are met accurately and on schedule.
Payroll Accounting & Reconciliations
Complete monthly payroll accounting that includes:
Preparation of payroll journals and related accounting entries.
Reconciliation of payroll related balance sheet accounts.
Analysis and investigation of payroll cost movements and variances.
Support month-end and year-end financial reporting requirements.
Vendor & Stakeholder Management
Build and maintain effective relationships with third-party payroll providers and contractors to ensure accurate payroll processing and continuous improvement of payroll controls and processes.
Partner closely with the

📌 EMEA Payroll Specialist (India)
🏢 Gentrack
📍 India