Associate Manager, US Payroll Service Delivery

Regeneron; Hyderabad; Hybrid; INR 2,400,000 - 4,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Regeneron is seeking an Associate Manager, US Payroll Service Delivery to lead US payroll operations from our Hyderabad GCC. The role partners with HR, Finance and vendors to ensure accurate, compliant payroll delivery and continuous process improvement.

The successful candidate will drive payroll accuracy, manage audits, and support system enhancements across Workday, OTL, and other platforms, while maintaining data confidentiality and timeliness in a hybrid work setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, HR, Business Administration or related field.
• 6–8+ years of payroll experience including US/multi-country exposure.
• Supervisory or team‑lead experience in payroll delivery.
• Strong knowledge of payroll regulations, tax compliance and controls.
• Hands‑on with payroll platforms and HRIS/payroll systems.

Responsibilities

• Oversee end‑to‑end US payroll operations with accuracy and compliance.
• Perform validations, reconciliations, audits, approvals, and issue resolution.
• Collaborate with HR, Finance, Tax and vendors to ensure payroll accuracy and service quality.
• Support internal/external audits and maintain robust controls.
• Provide guidance to payroll analysts to drive accountability and continuous improvement.
• Contribute to month/quarter/year-end processes and reporting.
• Assist in system testing and payroll process improvements.

Skills

US payroll

Payroll governance

Vendor management

Workday

Oracle Time & Labor

ADP GlobalView

Excel data analysis

Audits/compliance

Cross‑regional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, HR, Admin

Tools

Workday

Oracle Time & Labor

ADP GlobalView

CloudPay

Job description

Regeneron is founded on the belief that the right idea, combined with the right team, can lead to significant transformations. Our growing global network is dedicated to inventing, developing, and commercializing medicines that change lives for those with serious diseases. In doing so, we are pioneering innovative approaches to science, manufacturing, and commercialization, as well as redefining our understanding of health.

At Regeneron, our Global Business Services organization plays a critical role in delivering efficient, compliant, and employee-focused operations that support our global workforce. We are seeking an Associate Manager, US Payroll Service Delivery to join our Global Capability Center (GCC). In this role, you will help ensure the accurate, timely, and compliant delivery of payroll services, with main responsibility for supporting United States payroll operations while contributing to global payroll initiatives. You will partner closely with HR, Finance, Tax, Payroll vendors, and business partners to drive payroll accuracy, regulatory compliance, operational excellence, and continuous improvement. This role offers an opportunity to contribute to a high-performing payroll organization while supporting process standardization, audit readiness, and exceptional employee experience.

When & Where

Hyderabad (Hybrid)

Discover your role

• Support end-to-end US payroll operations, ensuring accurate, timely, and compliant payroll processing for employees across the organization.
• Perform payroll data validation, reconciliations, audit checks, approval workflows, and issue resolution activities to maintain payroll accuracy and compliance.
• Partner with HR, Finance, Tax, and payroll vendors to resolve payroll inquiries, address operational challenges, and deliver an exceptional employee experience.
• Support internal and external audits by preparing documentation, responding to inquiries, and ensuring adherence to regulatory requirements and internal controls.
• Provide guidance and operational support to payroll analysts, helping foster a culture of accountability, accuracy, customer service, and continuous improvement.
• Contribute to month-end, quarter-end, and year-end activities, including reconciliations, reporting, payroll tax compliance, and documentation requirements.
• Support payroll-related system testing, enhancements, and projects involving Workday, Oracle Time & Labor (OTL), payroll systems, and process improvements.
• Assist in identifying process improvement opportunities, driving payroll standardization, operational efficiency, and service delivery excellence across payroll operations.
• Maintain the highest standards of confidentiality, data integrity, compliance, and control adherence across all payroll activities.
• Provide leadership support during periods of business transition, peak demand, or management coverage requirements to ensure uninterrupted payroll operations.

This role requires

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related subject area; advanced degree or equivalent experience preferred.
• 6-8+ years of payroll experience, including exposure to United States and/or multi-country payroll operations.
• Supervisory, team lead, or people leadership experience supporting payroll service delivery operations.
• Solid understanding of payroll regulations, statutory requirements, payroll tax compliance, and payroll controls.
• Hands-on experience working with payroll vendors and HRIS/payroll platforms such as Workday, Oracle, ADP GlobalView, CloudPay, or similar solutions.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including formulas, pivot tables, reconciliations, and payroll data analysis.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze payroll data, identify root causes, resolve issues, and implement process improvements.
• Experience supporting audits, controls, compliance reviews, and payroll governance activities within a shared services or global operations environment.
• Strong communication, stakeholder management, and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively across regions and time zones.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail.
• Demonstrated ability to support teams through high-volume periods, operational transitions, and changing business requirements.
• Professional certifications such as CPP, FPC, or equivalent payroll credentials preferred.
• Experience supporting US payroll operations and payroll service delivery within a global organization preferred.
• Ability to work a hybrid schedule and periodically align with US business hours to support payroll processing and collaborator needs.

We are committed to building a workplace with an inclusive culture. Regeneron is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or belief (or lack thereof), sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, civil status, pregnancy or parental status, age, disability, nationality, citizenship status, ethnic or national origin, membership of the Traveler community, familial status, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law. Where required, we will provide reasonable accommodation to applicants with known disabilities or chronic illnesses during the recruitment process, unless such accommodation would impose undue hardship.

Where necessary, we disclose salary ranges for roles in all countries in which we operate. The final offer will be determined within the relevant range based on the country of employment, specific role level, and your skills and experience. In some countries, collective bargaining agreements (CBAs) may apply and influence certain elements of pay or benefits. Regeneron offers a competitive and comprehensive total rewards package which may include, depending on country and role: annual bonuses or other incentive plans, equity awards, pension or retirement benefits, 401(k) company match, health and wellness programs, fitness centers, insurance benefits (e.g. medical, dental, vision, life and disability), paid time off, and family support benefits. For additional information about Regeneron benefits in the U.S., please visit https://careers.regeneron.com/en/working-at-regeneron/total-rewards/. For other locations, additional information will be provided during the recruitment process.

Please be advised that at Regeneron, we believe we do our best work when we are together. For that reason, many roles are required to be performed on-site. Please speak with your recruiter and hiring manager for more information about on-site expectations for your role and location.

As part of the recruitment process, certain background checks may be conducted in accordance with the laws of the country where the position is based. The purpose of such checks is to verify certain information prior to the commencement of employment such as identity, right to work and educational qualifications.

For jobs in Canada: this posting is for an existing position.