Compensation & Benefits (Shared Services) Specialist

Medpace Clinical Research India; Navi Mumbai; On-site; INR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Medpace Clinical Research India is seeking a Compensation & Benefits Specialist to join our Human Resources team in Navi Mumbai. You will manage monthly payroll, benefit administration, and cross-country compliance while collaborating with global teams to ensure accurate and timely compensation processes.

Ideal candidates have 3–5 years in Payroll/Benefits, strong Excel skills, and experience with HR/ERP software in a multinational setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, HR, or related field.
• 3–5 years of experience in Payroll, Benefits, Total Rewards, or related field.
• Experience working for a multinational company preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (advanced).
• Familiarity with HR/ERP software and payroll systems.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate monthly payroll administration responsibilities, including onboarding/offboarding, data preparation, and file maintenance.
• Calculate and validate payments and deductions.
• Coordinate benefit administration activities including enrollments, terminations, and vendor communications.
• Collaborate with Compensation and Benefits teams in Germany/US on processes and vendor management.
• Coordinate with accounting on expense accruals, reconciliations, and bookkeeping queries.
• Support employment changes, including cross-country transfers and separations.
• Maintain payroll process and statutory reporting calendars.
• Address employee inquiries and coordinate communications.
• Communicate with external vendors to resolve payroll and benefits issues and discuss terms of service.
• Research local country laws and practices related to employment, payroll, and benefits.
• Maintain HR systems and departmental databases.

Skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Human Resources, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

HR/ERP software

Payroll systems

Job description

Title

Due to our recent growth, we are in need of qualified and focused driven individuals, like yourself. This is a critical role in our continuously-growing Human Resources department, where you will be part of a dynamic, fast-paced work environment. As a Compensation & Benefits Specialist, you will be a productive member of the team, and will be mentored and supported as you develop your skills. In this position, you will be able to use your own skills to help accomplish tasks that are instrumental to the company’s growth.

Overview

Medpace is a full-service clinical contract research organization (CRO). We provide Phase I-IV clinical development services to the biotechnology, pharmaceutical and medical device industries. Our mission is to accelerate the global development of safe and effective medical therapeutics through its scientific and disciplined approach. We leverage local regulatory and therapeutic expertise across all major areas including oncology, cardiology, metabolic disease, endocrinology, central nervous system, anti-viral and anti-infective. Headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio, employing more than 5,000 people across 40+ countries.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate monthly payroll administration responsibilities, including employee onboarding/offboarding, data preparation and submission, financial control, payment processing, and file maintenance;
• Calculate and validate payments and deductions;
• Coordinate benefit administration activities, including but not limited to enrollments, terminations, invoice reviews, and third-party vendor communications;
• Collaborate with Compensation and Benefits colleagues in Germany and/or the United States on financial control processes and third-party vendor management;
• Work with Corporate and local Accounting on various tasks, including expense accrual, account reconciliation, and specific bookkeeping queries;
• Support unique employment changes that require specialized insight, including employment separations, cross-country transfers, etc.;
• Maintain payroll process and statutory reporting calendars;
• Address employee-level inquiries and coordinate employee-wide communications;
• Communicate with external vendors to resolve payroll and benefits issues, implement process changes, and discuss terms of service;
• Research local country laws and common practices related to employment, payroll, and benefits;
• Maintain departmental databases and HR systems; and
• Assist Compensations and Benefits department with other projects, as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Human Resources, or related field;
• 3 to 5 years of experience in Payroll, Benefits, Total Rewards, or related field;
• Experience working for a multinational company preferred;
• Intermediate-to-Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel;
• Intermediate-to-Advanced knowledge of Human Resources or Enterprise Resource Planning software;
• High attention to detail; and
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

When you join Medpace, you become part of a team dedicated to supporting the development of ground-breaking drugs and devices. Our employees provide hope for those living with debilitating diseases. We invite you to be a part of something that is impacting millions of people around the globe while enjoying a competitive total compensation and benefits package and internal growth opportunities.

Awards:

• Medpace historically named a Top Cincinnati Workplace by the Cincinnati Enquirer
• Recognized by Forbes as one of America’s Best Mid-size Companies in 2021
• Medpace ranks amongst top CROs for site ratings across all 10 important attributes including CRA training, preparation & organization, accessibility of staff, open communication, and ensuring timely drug availability
• Continually recognized with CRO Leadership Awards from Life Science Leader magazine based on expertise, quality, capabilities, reliability, and compatibility

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