Sr Payroll Analyst

Role: Senior Payroll Analyst

Location: Bangalore

Shift: EMEA

Working Model: Hybrid

Introduction:

We re looking for a detail-oriented Sr. Payroll Specialist to enable end-to-end payroll operations across EMEA. You will manage multi-country payroll cycles, ensure statutory compliance, partner with in-country providers (ICPs), and deliver accurate and timely payrolls for a diverse employee population. Experience with ADP Celergo (preferred) and core HRIS/payroll integrations like Oracle HCM is essential. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced, global environment and brings a strong control mindset with excellent stakeholder management.

Some of the things you ll be doing:

• 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, MA integrations, system enhancements, and new market entries.
  • Track KPIs and drive continuous improvement (quality, timeliness, cost, and employee experience).

What Technical Skills, Experience, and qualifications do you need:

• 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.

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
• Behavioural: ownership, integrity, attention to detail, problem-solving, discretion with sensitive data, collaboration.

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