Reporting to: Senior Payroll Specialist / Payroll Lead (GSC)
Job Description – HR Payroll Senior Analyst
Location: India (GSC)
The Payroll Analyst supports multi‑country payroll operations through accurate data processing, validations, and operational coordination with payroll vendors. The role is execution‑focused and operates under defined processes, controls, and supervision.
Key Responsibilities
- Support end‑to‑end payroll execution for assigned EMEA and AsiaPac countries through external vendors
- Prepare, validate, and submit payroll input data including:
- Current hires, terminations, compensation changes
- Absences, leave, and statutory inputs
Perform pre‑payroll and post‑payroll validations to identify discrepancies and exceptionsReview payroll outputs against source data and flag variances for resolutionRespond to employee payroll queries within defined SLAs and escalation guidelinesMaintain accurate payroll and employee data in HRIS/HCM systemsSupport payroll reconciliations,
reports, and documentation required for Finance and auditsAdhere strictly to payroll calendars, standard operating procedures, and internal controlsSupport continuous improvement initiatives such as documentation updates and process standardisation
Key Requirements
- 3–5 years of experience in payroll operations or HR shared services
- Basic understanding of payroll processes, statutory compliance, and data accuracy principles
- Strong attention to detail and ability to work with high‑volume data
- Willingness to work across time zones and regional payroll cycles
Skills & Tools
- Payroll systems and vendor platforms (training provided)
- HRIS / HCM exposure (Oracle HCM or equivalent – preferred)
- MS Excel (basic to intermediate)
- Strong data validation and documentation skills
Languages
- English – Mandatory
- Additional languages – Nice to have (region dependent