EMEA Payroll Executive

Job Title: EMEA Payroll Executive
Location: Gurgaon (India)
Department: Global Payroll Operations
Experience: 3-7 Years

Job Summary

We are seeking a detail-oriented EMEA Payroll Executive to manage end-to-end payroll operations. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience in payroll processing, statutory compliance, payroll reconciliations, and stakeholder management. The role requires accuracy, confidentiality, and the ability to work with global HR and finance teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Process monthly payroll for EMEA-based employees accurately and within defined timelines.
• Validate payroll inputs including new joiners, exits, salary revisions, bonuses, overtime, and deductions.
• Ensure compliance with EMEA payroll regulations, tax requirements, social security contributions, and labor laws.
• Coordinate with payroll vendors, HR teams, and finance stakeholders to resolve payroll-related issues.
• Perform payroll reconciliations and ensure accurate accounting of payroll expenses.
• Manage employee payroll queries and provide timely resolutions.
• Prepare payroll reports, statutory reports, and management MIS.
• Support year-end payroll activities, audits, and compliance reviews.
• Maintain employee payroll records and ensure data integrity within payroll systems.
• Continuously identify opportunities to improve payroll processes and controls.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Commerce, Finance, Human Resources, or a related field.
• 3-7 years of experience in German payroll processing.
• Understanding of German taxation, social security, pension, and statutory payroll requirements.
• Experience working with payroll platforms such as SAP HCM, SAP SuccessFactors, Workday, ADP, or DATEV.
• Strong proficiency in MS Excel and payroll reporting.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management abilities.

Preferred Qualifications

• German language proficiency (A2B2 level) is preferred.
• Experience working in a Shared Services Center (SSC), Global Capability Center (GCC), or Payroll Outsourcing environment.
• Exposure to EMEA payroll operations.