Payroll Specialist

Greetings!! We are hiring for one of our premium MNC client based in Bengaluru We are looking for candidates with 4+ years of experience in Payroll process of APAC countries. Role & responsibilities

• Independently lead to complete payroll administration including preparing monthly payroll reconciliations, reviewing and analyzing payroll reports for accuracy for APAC (Singapore, Indonesia, China, South Korea, Philippines, Australia) or East Africa (Tanzania, Uganda, Kenya)
• Ensure accurate and timely processing of payroll for all employees
• Manage employer tax contributions and submit payroll taxes to the appropriate authorities.
• Prepare and deliver payroll reports to finance, HR, and other departments as required.
• Continuously evaluate payroll processes for efficiency and recommend improvements.
• Conduct payroll audits to ensure payroll reporting and payments are compliant with company policy and local regulations.
• Resolve complex payroll issues and employee queries to ensure smooth payroll processing.
• Continuously review payroll process documents and ensure they are always up to date.
• Support payroll audits and year end processes in each country.
• Review and implement process improvements.
• Have a sound knowledge of international benefits and how they impact payroll HR Operations (40%) :
• Onboarding & Employee Documentation: Verify, manage, and store onboarding documents, and maintain accurate employee records in the HR system.
• Background Verifications: Manage the Background Verification process for new hires to ensure smooth onboarding.
• HR Compliance & Audits: Support internal and external audits by ensuring compliance with HR policies and regional laws.
• HR Letters: Draft and issue key HR documents such as employment confirmation letters, salary adjustments, and other related communications.
• Insurance Team Collaboration: Work closely with the insurance team to resolve employee queries and support insurance claims processing. HR Generalist
• HRIS (Human Resource Information Systems): Familiarity with HR software critical for managing employees record, processing payroll, and administering benefits.
• Data Analytics & Reporting: Ability to analyze employees data and generate reports for decision-making, compliance, and performance tracking.

• Employee Engagement: Drive employee engagement initiatives in Bangalore, driving efforts that enhance workplace culture and employee involvement.
• Driving Diversity & Inclusion Agenda: Spearhead programs aimed at fostering diversity, particularly through Womens Group initiatives and other inclusion efforts.
• HR Communications: Lead the HR communications, ensuring alignment with corporate objectives, HR information rollouts. Skills and Experience
• Educational Background: Masters degree in human resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• HR Operations Experience: Proven experience managing payroll operations, onboarding processes, and compliance for APAC and East Africa regions.
• Employee Engagement: Passion for fostering inclusive, engaged work environments with demonstrable success in leading employee engagement initiatives.
• Compliance and Audit Knowledge: Familiarity with conducting/supporting HR audits and ensuring compliance with regional regulations.
• Communication Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to work cross-functionally with diverse teams.
• HR Systems Proficiency: Experience with HR systems and payroll tools is essential. As an ever-friendly reminder: Researchers have found that men apply to roles when they meet an average of 60% of the criteria.