Confidential (via Talento HR)
Bangalore, Karnataka · Hybrid · Full-time · 6-11 years experience
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Role: Senior Payroll Analyst
Location: Bangalore
Shift: EMEA
Working Model: Hybrid
Role Overview
• Manage end-to-end payroll operations across multiple EMEA countries.
• Ensure accurate, timely, and compliant payroll processing for a diverse employee population.
• Partner with In-Country Payroll Providers (ICPs) and internal stakeholders to deliver seamless payroll services.
• Drive statutory compliance and adherence to country-specific payroll regulations.
• Support payroll system integrations and data accuracy across HR and payroll platforms.
Technical Skills
• 6–8 years of progressive payroll experience, with multi-country exposure in EMEA.
• Strong command of payroll processing and statutory compliance across APAC and EMEA countries.
• Hands-on experience working with ADP Celergo, ADP Vantage and ADP Streamline will be added advantage
• Proficient with Oracle HCM payroll integrations and data validation.
• Experience using a helpdesk/case tool (e.g., ServiceNow) for payroll tickets and SLAs.
• Good understanding of GL mapping, payroll accounting, and bank/payment files.
• Advanced Excel (lookups, pivots, reconciliations); strong data accuracy and numerical reasoning.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management across time zones.
• Country-specific expertise (e.g., India, Singapore, Australia, New Zealand, Japan UAE, Belgium, Switzerland among other countries.
• Knowledge of benefits in payroll, shadow payroll, and mobility/expat cases.
• Lean/Six Sigma mindset; continuous improvement track record.
• Bachelor’s degree or master’s in accounting/finance/HR or related field (or equivalent experience).
• Ability to support cross-regional time zones during payroll cycles and critical cut-offs.
Roles & Responsibilities
• End-to-End Payroll Processing
• Prepare, validate, and process monthly/fortnightly payrolls across multiple APAC & EMEA countries.
• Own gross-to-net calculations, off-cycles, retros, and reconciliations.
• Review pre- and post-payroll reports, audit files, GL postings, and variance analyses.
• Compliance & Controls
• Ensure statutory compliance with local country tax, social security, pensions, and benefit-in-kind requirements.
• Maintain robust controls, documentation, and audit readiness (internal & external).
• Coordinate year-end activities and complete on time to support employees for filing returns
• Vendor & ICP Management
• Partner with ADP Celergo (and/or other ICPs) for country-specific processing, SLAs, and issue resolution.
• Monitor vendor performance, drive root-cause analysis, and continuous improvements.
• HRIS & Integrations
• Validate and reconcile Oracle HCM/inbound/outbound payroll interfaces (new hires, terms, transfers, comp changes).
• Employee Support & Case Management
• Manage payroll queries and responding via the helpdesk/case management tool (e.g., ServiceNow, Freshservice).
• Accounting & Finance Partnership
• Reconcile payroll accounts, support journal entries, and month-end close (accruals, provisions).
• Support treasury with funding files, bank payments, net pay, and statutory remittances.
• Operational Excellence
• Maintain and enhance SOPs, process maps, and control checklists.
• Lead/participate in projects: country transitions, M&A integrations, system enhancements, and new market entries.
• Track KPIs and drive continuous improvement (quality, timeliness, cost, and employee experience).
Core Skills & Competencies
• Technical: payroll calculations, statutory filings/remittances, year-end reporting, GL & reconciliations, interface validations.
• Compliance: country payroll laws, social security, pensions/super, tax deadlines, reporting formats.
• Systems: ADP Celergo (preferred), Oracle HCM, Workday, helpdesk tools