EMEA Payroll Delivery Coordinator

Dr Reddy's Laboratories Limited; Hyderabad; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories Ltd. in Hyderabad seeks an experienced EMEA Payroll Delivery Coordinator to consolidate payroll inputs from multiple internal stakeholders and ensure accurate processing across countries with strict regulatory compliance.

The role requires coordinating with local providers, maintaining payroll controls, and supporting transitions and automation efforts while ensuring timely reporting and adherence to statutory requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, commerce, law, or business administration.
• Minimum 5–7 years of payroll processing experience across multiple countries (EMEA/US).
• Proficiency with HR software tools and payroll systems.

Responsibilities

• Handle day-to-day payroll processing, reconciliation, queries, and reporting across regions.
• Ensure compliance with regional payroll laws and internal policies.
• Collaborate with country payroll providers and internal stakeholders to maintain consistency and accuracy.
• Support audits, controls, and periodic reporting to management.
• Drive transitions, expansions, and automation projects for the payroll function.

Skills

Payroll operations

Regulatory compliance

Stakeholder management

Audit & reporting

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR, Commerce, Law, or Business Administration

Master's degree or HR compliance certifications (preferred)

Tools

HR software

Job description

• Sub Job Family: Human Resources Operations
• Preferred type of working: On-Premise
• Years of Experience: 3 - 6
• Business unit: Corporate

Company Description

Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories Ltd. is a leading multinational pharmaceutical company based across global locations. Each of our 24,000 plus employees comes to work every day for one collective purpose: to accelerate access to affordable and innovative medicines because Good Health Can’t Wait.

We started in 1984 with a modest investment, 20 employees and a bold vision. Today, we have research and development centres, manufacturing facilities or a commercial presence in 66 countries.

For nearly four decades, we have stood for access, affordability and innovation based on the bedrock of deep science, progressive people practices and robust corporate governance. Asthepharmaceutical industry evolves and undergoes disruption, we see an opportunity –tostrengthen our core further (the next steps) and to build the future (the new bets).

‘TheNextand the New’ is how we aim to continue to be the partner of choice – purpose-driven, future-ready and sustainable. Our aim is to reach over 1.5 Bn+ patients across the world by 2030 by growing our core businesses and building for the future with sustainability at the core of our purpose and strategy. Sustainability for us means operating in a manner that respects people, planet and purpose – helping us conserve precious resources, serve our patients, create value for stakeholders, give back to society, fulfil our potential and maintain our integrity and transparency

Dr Reddy’s maintains a work environment, free from discrimination and is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to employ & nurture all qualified diverse workforce without regard to race, colour religion, nationality, sex, age, disability status, genetics, sexual orientation, gender expression, citizenship or any other characteristic or classification protected by applicable law(s) of the country we operate in. We treasure every talent, and recognize merit and diversity in our organization.

About the Department

Human Resources

The Human Resources department at Dr. Reddy's Laboratories is the organizational heartbeat, dedicated to fostering a positive and inclusive work environment for their 24,000+ employees. As a well-executed Human Resources (HR) team, we foster a positive and productive workplace. Effective HR practices are involved in recruiting and retaining top talent, providing comprehensive employee development programs, and ensuring fair and transparent policies.

The robust HR department at Dr. Reddys is cultivating a culture of open communication, employee engagement, and diversity and inclusion. Moreover, it plays a crucial role in conflict resolution, fostering a healthy work environment and aligns organizational goals with the well-being and professional growth of its employees, contributing significantly to overall company success.

Benefits Offered

At Dr. Reddy’s we actively help to catalise your career growth and professional development through personalised learning programs.

The benefits you will enjoy at Dr. Reddy’s are on par with the best industry standards. They include, among other things and other essential equipment, joining & relocation support, family support (Maternity & Paternity benefits), learning and development opportunities, medical coverage for yourself and your family, life coverage for yourself.

Our Work Culture

Ask any employee at Dr. Reddy’s why they come to work every day and they’ll say, because Good Health Can’t Wait. This is our credo as well as the guiding principle behind all our actions. We see healthcare solutions not only as scientific formulations, but as a means to help patients lead healthier lives, and we’re always attuned to the new and the next to empower people to stay fit. And to do this, we foster a culture of empathy and dynamism. People are at the core of our journey over the last few decades. They have been supported by an enabling environment that buoys individual ability while fostering teamwork and shared success. We believe that when people with diverse skills are bound together by a common purpose and value system, they can make magic.

For more details, please visit our career website at https://careers.drreddys.com/#!/

Job Description

As a EMEA Payroll Delivery Coordinator within our Payroll Team, you will be responsible for consolidating Payroll inputs from the various internal stakeholders across departments into acceptable formats to enable Payroll processing with a focus on detailed Payroll checks and reconciliations to manage and optimize payroll processes across multiple countries where the organization operates. You will ensure compliance with local payroll regulations, coordinate payroll activities by following the standard operating procedures to achieve operational efficiency and accuracy. You will play a critical role in ensuring adherence to all statutory and regulatory requirements related to employee Payments and labor processes.

The measures of success will be consolidation & centralization of Payroll across the Countries assigned with zero instances of legal non-compliance, Implementation of corrective actions of identifying high risk areas Accuracy. Extend support in transitions, expansions & automations for your respective region.

Key Responsibilities

Payroll Operations Management:

• Perform day-to-day payroll operations including processing, reconciliation, handling employee queries, reporting & ensuring adherence to standard operating procedures along with the timely updation of Payroll control documents.
• Monitor payroll transactions to ensure accuracy and compliance with local regulations and internal policies.
• Collaborate with local payroll providers or vendors to ensure seamless operations and resolve issues promptly.
• Play a vital role by actively participating in standardizing payroll processes and procedures across different countries to ensure consistency and efficiency.
• Align with the organization’s objectives and compliance requirements.

Compliance and Risk Management:

• Stay updated with regional payroll laws and regulations to ensure compliance.
• Mitigate payroll-related risks by effectively implementing controls and audits set within the process.

Stakeholder Management:

• Collaborate with internal stakeholders such as HR, Finance, Legal, and IT departments to align payroll practices with overall deliverables.
• Provide guidance and support to regional payroll teams or HR managers on payroll-related matters.
• Manage relationships with the Country payroll service providers, ensuring service level agreements (SLAs) are met and issues are addressed promptly.
• Escalate vendor performance incase there are any challenges or delays faced especially by flagging the number of trials required to close payrolls.

Audit and Reporting:

• Ensure Checklist are effectively leveraged and updated timely.
• Conduct periodic internal audits to assess compliance levels and prepare reports for management. Implement corrective actions as needed.
• Supporting external Audits as needed with relevant data and reporting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Commerce, Law, Business Administration, or related field. Master's degree or certifications in labor laws or HR compliance preferred.
• Minimum of 5 to 7 years of experience in Payroll processing for more than one Country, statutory compliance understanding in atleast one Europe Country.
• Proficiency in using HR software tools.

Additional Information

• In-depth knowledge of Payroll processing and statutory requirements in atleast one Country.
• Exposure to Payroll processing for multiple Countries in EMEA/ Americas (NAG/ LATAM) Region.
• Exposure to Payroll processing for Pharma Organizations preferred.
• Experience in stakeholder management.
• Strong understanding of HR policies, procedures, and best practices.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Attention to detail and strong organizational abilities.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.