Director - TAX - National - TAX - PAS - Payroll Operate - Hyderabad

EY; Hyderabad; On-site; INR 6,000,000 - 9,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Ernst & Young is seeking a Director for Tax - PAS - Payroll Operate in Hyderabad. The role focuses on leading payroll operations, ensuring compliance with Indian payroll laws, and delivering high-quality client services.

The candidate should have 14+ years in client-facing service roles, strong communication, and a track record in payroll delivery and business development. The position requires Big-4 experience and deep knowledge of global payroll, provident fund, TDS, and labour codes.

Qualifications

• 14+ years in a service industry in client facing roles.
• Experience in payroll function and global payroll knowledge is an added advantage.
• Big-4 experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervise client deliverables related to payroll and statutory compliances in India.
• Manage the team and ensure quality results.
• Interact with clients to set expectations and address concerns.
• Meet Service Levels on Turn Around Time and accuracy.
• Provide guidance and coaching to the team.

Skills

Payroll knowledge

Client facing

Strong communication

Presentation skills

Analytical skills

Team leadership

Business development

Intercultural skills

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor of Commerce

Bachelor of Business Administration

Master of Commerce

Master of Business Administration

Tools

Excel

Payroll software

Job description

Director - TAX - National - TAX - PAS - Payroll Operate - Hyderabad

Other locations: Primary Location Only

Date: Jul 29, 2026

Requisition ID: 1730522

Requisition Id: 1730522

As a global leader in assurance, tax, transaction and advisory services, we hire and develop the most passionate people in their field to help build a better working world. This starts with a culture that believes in giving you the training, opportunities and creative freedom. At EY, we don't just focus on who you are now, but who you can become. We believe that it’s your career and ‘It’s yours to build’ which means potential here is limitless and we'll provide you with motivating and fulfilling experiences throughout your career to help you on the path to becoming your best professional self.

The opportunity

Director-National-TAX-TAX - PAS - Payroll Operate - Hyderabad

National

National comprises of sector agnostic teams working across industries for a well rounded experience.

TAX - PAS - Payroll Operate

Our globally coordinated tax professionals offer connected services across all tax disciplines to help the clients thrive in an era of rapid change. We combine our exceptional knowledge and experience with the people and technology platforms to equip clients in making better business decisions by bringing insights to the forefront. We help companies understand the tax policies and tax laws of governments around the world to plan and comply accordingly. Our teams leverage transformative technologies to deliver strategy and execution, from tax and regulatory obligations to operations and workforce management, to reduce risk and drive sustainable value.

We have competencies in Business Tax Services, Global Compliance and Reporting, Global Law, Indirect Tax, International Tax and Transaction Services.

Your key responsibilities

Technical Excellence

• Mandatory skills requirements:
• Experience in Business development and should have experience of doing business development for payroll services
• Very Strong communication skills and pleasant personality with good presence
• Self-starter who is driven and motivated – must be comfortable in a target-oriented environment
• Excellent verbal, intercultural and interpersonal communication skills
• Adapt and be flexible to changing priorities
• Have logical and analytical skill
• Big-4 experience preferred
• Knowledge of global payroll is an added advantage Technical skills requirements:
• Experience in core payroll function
• Having worked more than 14 years in a service industry in client facing roles
• Very strong Presentation, Excel, and analytical skills
• Very Strong Payroll Knowledge, should be well versed in all payroll related statutory compliances like Provident fund, Salary TDS, Profession tax, ESI, labour welfare fund
• Strong Knowledge on the recent Labour Codes Operational:
• Supervise client deliverables related to payroll and related compliances for India
• Manage the team and ensure that the team consistently delivers quality results
• Interact with clients to understand requirements, set expectations, address concerns, and work closely with internal leadership team
• Responsible for meeting agreed Service Level Agreements (SLA) on Turn Around Time (TAT) & Accuracy
• Review and execution of quality deliverables
• Effectively manage escalations & provide guidance and coaching to the team People responsibilities:
• Work with teams to understand their concerns and resolve them
• Delegate tasks appropriately and develop teams to move to next level
• Work under pressure, managing resource allocations, attrition and people issues
• Providing effective solutions and guiding team members on various Functional issues

Skills and attributes

To qualify for the role you must have

Qualification

• Bachelor of Commerce
• Bachelor of Business Administration
• Master of Commerce
• Master of Business Administration

Experience

• 14+ years in a service industry in client facing roles

What we look for

People with the ability to work in a collaborative manner to provide services across multiple client departments while following the commercial and legal requirements. You will need a practical approach to solving issues and complex problems with the ability to deliver insightful and practical solutions. We look for people who are agile, curious, mindful, and able to sustain positive energy, while being adaptable and creative in their approach.

What we offer

Fuelled by the brilliance of our people, EY has emerged as the strongest brand and the most attractive employer in our field, with market-leading growth over competitors. Our people work side-by-side with market-leading entrepreneurs, game-changers, disruptors, and visionaries. As an organization, we are investing more time, technology, and money than ever before in skills and learning for our people. At EY, you will have a personalized Career Journey and also the chance to tap into the resources of our career frameworks to better know about your roles, skills, and opportunities.

EY is equally committed to being an inclusive employer, and we strive to achieve the right balance for our people—enabling us to deliver excellent client service while allowing our people to build their careers as well as focus on their wellbeing.

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