Xylem is a Fortune 500 global water solutions company dedicated to advancing sustainable impact and empowering the people who make water work every day.
As a leading water technology company with
23,000 employees
operating
in over 150 countries, Xylem is at the forefront of addressing the world's most critical water challenges. We invite passionate individuals to join our team, dedicated to exceeding customer expectations through innovative and sustainable solutions.
Key Responsibilities
Payroll Processing Support
Execute
end
‐
to
‐
end
payroll processing in coordination with local payroll vendors (if relevant) and systems.
Validate payroll inputs including earnings, deductions, time entries, absences, and
one
‐
time
payments.
Reconcile payroll outputs and support retro payments,
off
‐
cycle
payrolls, and corrections.
Support final pay processing for terminations, in alignment with
country
‐
specific
rules.
Assist
with statutory reporting and payroll audits as
.
Keep contact with relevant local authorities as required.
Execute
Workday /
Payroll system
data audit
,
Identify
and resolve interface
(as relevant)
errors and data inconsistencies
Benefits Administration
Administer
country
‐
specific
statutory and
company
‐
sponsored
benefits, including enrollments, changes, and terminations
.
Coordinate with local
benefits
vendors and insurers
as applicable
to resolve eligibility, coverage, and contribution
issues
as relevant
.
Maintain benefits data accuracy in relevant systems
or with vendors
Support benefits
compliance
activities and renewal cycles where applicable.
Keep contact with relevant local authorities as required.
Time Management & Absence (as relevant in line with agreed country scope)
Support time and attendance processing, including validations, corrections, and retro adjustments.
Resolve
time
‐
related
inquiries tied to payroll outcomes.
Ensure time configurations and inputs align with local working time regulations
,
collective
agreement
s
and
public holidays
Keep contact with relevant local authorities as required.
Leave of Absence (LOA) (as relevant in line with agreed country scope)




Process and administer statutory and company leave programs (e.g., sickness, parental, disability,
unpaid leave).
Coordinate LOA impact on pay, benefits, and time tracking.
Ensure
accurate
LOA documentation and tracking
in Workday
.
Case
Management
Serve as the first point of contact for Tier 1, resolve Tier 2 inquiries payroll, time, benefit questions
Partner with Country HR, People Support, Payroll Vendors, HRIS, and Benefits
CoE
as needed.
Document actions and decisions clearly and escalate risks appropriately.
Deliver
timely
and
accurate
support and execution in the Case tool and
in accordance with
the SLA framework for the team
Vendor Coordination
(as relevant in line with agreed country scope)
Communicate with payroll
/time system/benefits
vendors to
submit
data, track processing status, and resolve routine issues.
Support documentation and follow-up for vendor-related service tickets.
Compliance & Documentation
Ensure payroll documentation is complete,
accurate
, and
audit ready
.
Follow established procedures to
maintain
compliance with local,
state
etc.
regulations.
Support digital personnel file standards
for payroll related documents
Ensure adherence
to
statutory requirements including tax filings, social security, and labor laws
as
.
Support
year-end activities
(e.g., tax forms, reconciliations, filings)
.
Monitor
payroll controls, variance analysis, and exception reporting
as
.
Payroll Reporting & Analytics
Generate and
validate
payroll reports (
e.g.
gross-to-net, variance, headcount, cost reports
etc
).
Perform trend analysis and
identify
discrepancies or anomalies.
Support finance and HR with payroll-related data requests.
Assist
in month-end and year-end reconciliations with Finance.
System and Data Governance
Ensure data




accuracy in
payroll, and
time systems.
Support system testing (UAT), enhancements, and implementations.
Maintain audit trails.
Continuous
Improvement
Partner closely with Country HR, Global People Support, HRIS, and
vendors to improve efficiency.
Contribute to SOPs, help articles, and localization updates for payroll,
time
management
and benefits processes.
Support process improvements, automation opportunities, and
standardization.
Maintain
audit
‐
ready
documentation and support internal/external
audits.
Flag compliance risks, process gaps, or recurring issues to regional
People Services leadership.
Qualifications
L
ocal
qualifications
in payroll
or equivalent experience in Accounting,
Payroll, or
related field.
Bachelor's degree in
human
resources
or
local payroll qualification
r
elated field preferred
.
Minimum
3-5
years of payroll experience.
Experience
with payroll
/time/benefit
systems.
Experience with payroll controls
Skills
Working knowledge of country payroll, time,
tax, social security,
leave, and benefits regulations.
Solid attention to detail and data accuracy.
Solid analytical and
problem
‐
solving
skills.
Strong customer service and communication skills
.
Ability to handle confidential data with discretion.
Ability to work independently in a process-driven SSC environment
Continuous improvement mindset
Comfortable working with Workday, payroll/time/benefit vendor platforms
Proficient in
Excel.
Fluency in English and local language as relevant.
Join the global Xylem team to be a part of innovative technology solutions transforming water usage, conservation, and re-use. Our products impact public utilities, industrial sectors, residential areas, and commercial buildings, with a commitment to providing smart metering, network technologies, and advanced analytics for water, electric, and gas utilities. Partner with us in creating a world where water challenges are met with ingenuity and dedication;
where we recognize the power of inclusion and belonging in driving innovation and allowing us to compete more effectively around the world.

📌 Analyst, Payroll Services, Asia (Bengaluru)
🏢 Xylem
📍 Bengaluru