Analyst - Global Payroll Systems

Rio Tinto; Gurugram District; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Rio Tinto in Gurgaon, India, seeks an Analyst - Global Payroll Systems to support enhancement, testing and operational effectiveness of its payroll landscape. You will validate changes with technical teams and business users, maintain documentation and drive continuous improvement for service delivery and system performance.

The role emphasizes SAP Payroll, UAT, defect tracking, and collaboration across regions while ensuring compliance and efficient payroll processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, HR, IT or related discipline.
• Relevant certifications, preferably SAP.
• Hands-on SAP Payroll and Time Management testing experience.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities; proficient in MS Office.
• Experience with payroll systems testing, validation, reconciliation and reporting.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
• Experience with Canadian and/or US payroll processes is a plus.
• Excellent communication with stakeholders and end users.
• Collaborative, cross-functional team player; flexible across shifts.

Responsibilities

• Conduct UAT for payroll system changes to ensure business requirements are met.
• Identify, document and track defects and system enhancements.
• Develop and update user documentation (Job Aids, DTPs, process guides).
• Support system enhancements by collaborating with SAP technical teams and other stakeholders.
• Monitor ESPS processes health, ensuring policy compliance and controls.
• Provide technical guidance and knowledge sharing to ESPS team members.
• Investigate, troubleshoot and resolve payroll-related issues promptly.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance payroll processes and system efficiency.

Skills

SAP Payroll

Time Management testing

Payroll systems testing

Stakeholder engagement

Analytical thinking

Documentation

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in computer science / HR / IT or related discipline

Professional SAP certifications

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Office

Job description

• Great opportunity to contribute to Rio Tinto's Global Payroll Systems and payroll transformation initiatives
• Support SAP Payroll testing, system enhancements, process governance and continuous improvement activities
• Collaborate with global payroll stakeholders, technical teams and business users across multiple regions
• The role is based in Gurgaon

About The Role

We are looking for an adaptable and collaborative Analyst - Global Payroll Systems - to support the ongoing enhancement, testing and operational effectiveness of Rio Tinto's global payroll systems landscape. The selected individual will work closely with technical teams, payroll stakeholders and business users to validate system changes, resolve system-related issues, maintain process documentation and support continuous improvement initiatives that enhance payroll service delivery and system performance.

What The Role Entails

The role is a great opportunity for a professional with experience in payroll systems, SAP Payroll, process testing, validation and stakeholder engagement. Success in this role will require strong analytical capability, attention to detail, problem-solving skills and the ability to work effectively across technical and functional teams. The successful candidate will help ensure payroll system changes are delivered successfully, business requirements are met, and payroll processes remain compliant, stable and efficient.

Reporting line Senior Adviser Global Payroll Systems

Scope

Your scope will include (but is not limited to) the following

• Conduct User Acceptance Testing (UAT) for payroll system changes to ensure business requirements are met and expected outcomes are achieved.
• Identify, document and track defects, issues and system enhancements discovered during testing activities.
• Develop, maintain and update user documentation, including Job Aids, DTPs and process guides.
• Support system enhancements and customization initiatives by collaborating with SAP technical teams and other stakeholders as needed.
• Execute testing and monitoring activities to assess the health of ESPS processes, ensuring compliance with company policies, internal controls and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Provide technical guidance, support and knowledge sharing to ESPS team members whenever required.
• Investigate, troubleshoot and resolve payroll-related system and process issues in a timely manner.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance payroll processes, system efficiency and overall service delivery.

About Yourself

We are looking for candidates with

• A bachelor’s degree in computer science, Human Resources, Information Technology or a related discipline.
• Relevant professional certifications, preferably related to SAP.
• Hands-on experience with SAP Payroll and Time Management testing and/or configuration processes.
• Strong intellectual curiosity with a passion for learning and adopting new technologies.
• Proven experience in payroll systems testing, validation, reconciliation and reporting.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic, fast-paced environment while consistently maintaining high-quality standards.
• Experience with Canadian and/or US payroll processes would be a distinct advantage.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities, with advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with stakeholders and end users.
• A collaborative team player who thrives in cross-functional environments.
• Flexibility and willingness to work across different shifts as required.

About Rio Tinto

Every idea, every innovation, every little thing the world calls 'progress' begins with a first step, and someone willing to take it explorers, inventors, entrepreneurs. Pioneers. For nearly 150 years, Rio Tinto has been a company of pioneers - generations of people spanning the globe, all with the grit and vision to produce materials essential to human progress.

Group Services delivers value by providing efficient and effective finance, accounting, P2P, payroll, and employee data services to the Rio Tinto Group. Working with our service providers, we leverage our expertise along with new technologies, systems and tools to implement globally standard and compliant processes.

Where you'll be working

The Rio Tinto office in Gurgaon (India) is one of our corporate hubs and houses service and support functions, as well as a portfolio of product groups including Copper, Iron Ore, Diamonds, Minerals, Exploration, Safety Technical & Projects and IA Strategy & Development.

Every Voice Matters

We are committed to an inclusive environment where people feel comfortable to be themselves. We want our people to feel that all voices are heard, all cultures respected and that a variety of perspectives are not only welcome - but they are also essential to our success. We treat each other fairly and with dignity regardless of race, gender, nationality, ethnic origin, religion, age, sexual orientation or anything else that makes us different.

At Rio Tinto, we particularly welcome and encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples, women, the LGBTQIA+ community, mature workers, people with disabilities and people from different cultural backgrounds.

2nd September 2026

About Rio Tinto

Rio Tinto is a leading global mining and materials company. We operate in 35 countries where we produce iron ore, copper, aluminium, critical minerals, and other materials needed for the global energy transition and for people, communities, and nations to thrive.

We have been mining for 150 years and operate with knowledge built up across generations and continents. Our purpose is finding better ways to provide the materials the world needs – striving for innovation and continuous improvement to produce materials with low emissions and to the right environmental, social and governance standards. But we can’t do it on our own, so we’re focused on creating partnerships to solve problems, create win-win situations and meet opportunities.

Respect and Inclusion

At Rio Tinto, we particularly welcome and encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples, women, the LGBTQIA+ community, mature workers, people with disabilities and people from different cultural backgrounds.

We are committed to an inclusive environment where people feel comfortable to be themselves. We want our people to feel that all voices are heard, all cultures respected and that a variety of perspectives are not only welcome – they are essential to our success. We treat each other fairly and with dignity regardless of race, gender, nationality, ethnic origin, religion, age, sexual orientation or anything else that makes us different.