(Senior) Specialist, Payroll

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES / KEY RESULT AREAS:

•    Responsible for full and timely payroll process for the dedicated payroll: from payroll input to salary, tax and social security payments and filings to employees, tax authorities and social security institutions according to local legislation
•    Responsible for proper tax treatment/implementation of payroll changes provided by the R&B and P&C team members
•    Responsible for monthly payroll bank accounts reconciliation
•    Coordinates and resolves discrepancies and irregularities in pay with appropriate parties
•    Lead and manage the process to request reimbursements towards governmental institutions
•    Supports managers with payroll related General Ledger reporting and cost center accounting
•    Dealing with payroll queries from various stakeholders (e.g. employees, P&C colleagues, managers) including but not limited to ad-hoc reporting and the preparation of pro forma calculations for both regular as well as hypo tax/shadow payroll set ups
•    Be the P&C contact and reference person for any related topics mentioned above
•    Interfaces: support the P&C Managers and the R&B managers during salary review process as required; work collaboratively with the Senior Manager, Payroll, Mobility & People Analytics (PA)

COMPETENCIES:

•    Excellent time management skills to assure timely payroll process
•    Strong attention to detail
•    Analytical thinker who understands processes 
•    Clear, diplomatic and effective communication skills
•    Ability to deal with cultural differences
•    Mentoring/coaching skills
•    Work independently as well as in a team
•    Proactive, well organized and of investigative nature
•    Ability to develop suggestions for solving problems and improving work methods

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

•    Payroll experience with ADP
•    At least 5 years’ experience in payroll, preferably in an international environment
•    Good working knowledge of Indian labor law
•    Experience with various Indian tax legislation
•    Experience with international assignment (shadow) pay structures and international tax and social security regulations
•    Financial regulatory knowledge: knowledge of financial policies and standards preferred
•    Practical experience with ADP Streamline and SAP SF & HCM software and interfaces is preferred
•    Fluent in English both spoken and written