Payroll Senior Analyst - Global Payroll

Payroll Senior Analyst Global Payroll

Location: India

Employment Type: Full-time

Role Summary

We are seeking an experienced Payroll Analyst to support the end-to-end processing of payroll within a global shared services and operating model. The role will focus on delivering accurate, compliant, and timely payroll processing activities while working closely with internal payroll teams, internal partners, , and external vendors.

Key Responsibilities

• Support end-to-end payroll processing as per defined service calendars.
• Execute payroll control activities including data validation, reconciliations, variance analysis, and post-payroll checks.
• Process payroll inputs including new hires, leavers, salary changes, bonuses, overtime, deductions, and statutory elements.
• Liaise with internal partners and employees to resolve payroll queries and data issues.
• Work with external payroll vendors to support accurate payroll delivery and issue resolution.
• Support post payroll reporting activities.
• Ensure payroll processing aligns with internal controls, audit requirements, and regional governance standards.
• Maintain payroll process documentation, standard operating procedures, (SOPs) and knowledge transfer materials.
• Participate in payroll transition, stabilisation, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualification

Preferable Experience & Skills

• 5+ yearsexperience supporting payroll processing, ideally within global payroll environments.
• Strong understanding of payroll fundamentals (gross-to-net, statutory deductions, payroll controls).
• Experience with enterprise payroll systems.
• Proficient Microsoft Excel skills and analytical capability.
• Good attention to detail and ability to work to strict payroll deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.