Associate – Payroll Control

Deutsche Bank AG; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Best in class leave policy

Gender neutral parental leaves

100% reimbursement under childcare

Sponsorship for certifications and教育

Comprehensive hospitalization for you/

Employee Assistance Program

Health screening for 35+

Life Insurance

Job summary

Deutsche Bank AG in Bangalore, India is seeking an Associate – Payroll Control to support governance, risk, and compliance across payroll operations. You will work with HR, Finance, Tax, and technology teams to ensure accurate, compliant payroll processing and robust control frameworks.

The role emphasizes audit readiness, regulatory updates, and continuous improvement, with exposure to ERP systems like SAP and Workday within a multinational shared services setup.

Qualifications

• 6–10 years of post-qualification experience in payroll operations or related functions.
• Strong understanding of payroll processes, taxation, social security, and labour laws.
• Experience in multinational or shared services environments preferred.

Responsibilities

• Execute and maintain payroll processes and control frameworks.
• Review inputs, outputs, reconciliations, exceptions, and approvals for compliance.
• Support payroll risk assessments and implement mitigation measures.
• Monitor payroll performance metrics and identify control enhancements.
• Assist in audits and remediation of findings.
• Coordinate with vendors and achieve SLAs/KPIs.
• Prepare governance reports and dashboards for leadership.

Skills

Payroll controls

Risk management

Regulatory knowledge

Data analysis & reporting

Stakeholder management

Process improvement

Project & change management

Communication skills

Vendor & SLA management

Education

Bachelor's degree in commerce/finance/business administration/HR

Tools

SAP

Workday

Job description

Job Description:Job Title: Associate – Payroll ControlLocation: Bangalore, IndiaRole DescriptionThe Associate, Payroll Control, is responsible for supporting the governance, risk, control, compliance, and oversight framework for payroll operations across assigned countries and entities. The role will partner closely with Payroll Operations, HR, Finance, Tax, Technology, and external vendors to ensure payroll processes are executed accurately, compliantly, and in accordance with organizational policies and regulatory requirements.What we’ll offer youAs part of our flexible scheme, here are just some of the benefits that you’ll enjoy,Best in class leave policy.Gender neutral parental leaves100% reimbursement under childcare assistance benefit (gender neutral)Sponsorship for Industry relevant certifications and educationEmployee Assistance Program for you and your family membersComprehensive Hospitalization Insurance for you and your dependentsAccident and Term life InsuranceComplementary Health screening for 35 yrs. and aboveYour key responsibilitiesPayroll ControlsExecute and maintain payroll processes and control frameworks.Review payroll inputs, outputs, reconciliations, exceptions, and approvals to ensure compliance with established controls.Support payroll risk assessments and ensure appropriate mitigation measures are implemented.Monitor payroll performance metrics and identify opportunities for control enhancements.Compliance & Regulatory ManagementEnsure adherence to statutory, tax, labour, social security, and regulatory requirements.Track legislative and regulatory changes impacting payroll operations.Support implementation of regulatory changes and compliance initiatives.Maintain audit-ready documentation and evidence repositories.Risk Management & Audit SupportSupport internal and external payroll audits.Coordinate remediation and closure of audit findings.Perform periodic control reviews and identify process improvement opportunities.Escalate significant risks, control gaps, and compliance issues appropriately.Vendor GovernanceMonitor payroll vendor performance against agreed SLAs and KPIs.Support governance reviews with payroll providers and third-party partners.Assist in issue resolution, root cause analysis, and service improvement initiatives.Ensure vendor activities comply with internal governance requirements.Stakeholder ManagementPartner with HR, Finance, Tax, Compliance, and Technology teams.Support preparation of governance reports, dashboards, and leadership updates.Participate in governance committees, operational reviews, and stakeholder discussions.Provide guidance on payroll controls and compliance requirements.Continuous Improvement & TransformationIdentify opportunities to standardize, simplify, and automate payroll processes.Support payroll transformation, migration, and technology initiatives.Drive operational excellence and best practice adoption across payroll activities.Participate in projects related to payroll modernization and process optimization.Experience & QualificationsBachelor’s degree in commerce, Finance, Business Administration, Human Resources, or a related discipline.10-15 years of experience in Payroll Operations, Payroll Governance, HR Shared Services, Compliance, Audit, or related functions.Strong understanding of payroll processes, controls, taxation, social security, and labour regulations.Experience in multinational or shared services environments preferred.Experience working with payroll vendors and outsourced delivery models is desirable.Key Skills & CompetenciesPayroll ControlsRisk Management & ComplianceAudit ManagementRegulatory KnowledgeVendor & SLA ManagementData Analysis & ReportingStakeholder ManagementProblem Solving & Decision MakingProcess ImprovementProject & Change ManagementStrong communication and presentation skillsSuccess MeasuresPayroll control effectiveness.Timely closure of audit and compliance findings.Regulatory compliance adherence.Reduction in payroll risk and incidents.Vendor performance against SLAs.Quality and timeliness of governance reporting.Successful support of transformation and improvement initiatives.Your skills and experienceSuitable accounting degree required with 6-10 years of post-qualification experience in core Payroll accounting and related regulatory compliances.Hands-on experience in ERPs such as SAP, Workday etc.BFSI experience preferred.Good written and oral communication skillsKey Relationships/ InteractionsPayroll ControlsExecute and maintain payroll processes and control frameworks.Review payroll inputs, outputs, reconciliations, exceptions, and approvals to ensure compliance with established controls.Support payroll risk assessments and ensure appropriate mitigation measures are implemented.Monitor payroll performance metrics and identify opportunities for control enhancements.Compliance & Regulatory ManagementEnsure adherence to statutory, tax, labour, social security, and regulatory requirements.Track legislative and regulatory changes impacting payroll operations.Support implementation of regulatory changes and compliance initiatives.Maintain audit-ready documentation and evidence repositories.Risk Management & Audit SupportSupport internal and external payroll audits.Coordinate remediation and closure of audit findings.Perform periodic control reviews and identify process improvement opportunities.Escalate significant risks, control gaps, and compliance issues appropriately.Vendor GovernanceMonitor payroll vendor performance against agreed SLAs and KPIs.Support governance reviews with payroll providers and third-party partners.Assist in issue resolution, root cause analysis, and service improvement initiatives.Ensure vendor activities comply with internal governance requirements.Stakeholder ManagementPartner with HR, Finance, Tax, Compliance, and Technology teams.Support preparation of governance reports, dashboards, and leadership updates.Participate in governance committees, operational reviews, and stakeholder discussions.Provide guidance on payroll controls and compliance requirements.Continuous Improvement & TransformationIdentify opportunities to standardize, simplify, and automate payroll processes.Support payroll transformation, migration, and technology initiatives.Drive operational excellence and best practice adoption across payroll activities.Participate in projects related to payroll modernization and process optimization.Experience & QualificationsBachelor’s degree in commerce, Finance, Business Administration, Human Resources, or a related discipline.10-15 years of experience in Payroll Operations, Payroll Governance, HR Shared Services, Compliance, Audit, or related functions.Strong understanding of payroll processes, controls, taxation, social security, and labour regulations.Experience in multinational or shared services environments preferred.Experience working with payroll vendors and outsourced delivery models is desirable.Key Skills & CompetenciesPayroll ControlsRisk Management & ComplianceAudit ManagementRegulatory KnowledgeVendor & SLA ManagementData Analysis & ReportingStakeholder ManagementProblem Solving & Decision MakingProcess ImprovementProject & Change ManagementStrong communication and presentation skillsSuccess MeasuresPayroll control effectiveness.Timely closure of audit and compliance findings.Regulatory compliance adherence.Reduction in payroll risk and incidents.Vendor performance against SLAs.Quality and timeliness of governance reporting.Successful support of transformation and improvement initiatives.Proven ability to leverage AI tools to enhance productivity, optimise workflows to solve business problems, while applying critical judgment to ensure responsible and ethical use of data and AI outputs.How we’ll support youTraining and development to help you excel in your career.Coaching and support from experts in your team.A culture of continuous learning to aid progression.A range of flexible benefits that you can tailor to suit your needs.About us and our teamsPlease visit our company website for further information:https://www.db.com/company/company.htmlWe strive for a culture in which we are empowered to excel together every day. This includes acting responsibly, thinking commercially, taking initiative and working collaboratively.Together we share and celebrate the successes of our people. Together we are Deutsche Bank Group.We welcome applications from all people and promote a positive, fair and inclusive work environment.