HCM - Lead Payroll Manager

PwC; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

PwC Acceleration Center India is seeking a Lead Payroll Manager to oversee payroll operations within our Oracle Human Capital practice. You will manage client accounts, drive engagement workstreams, and coach teams to deliver high‑quality deliverables with strategic planning and integrity.

The role emphasizes leadership, innovation, and collaboration across Advisory, Assurance, Tax and Business Services to create impactful solutions for diverse clients.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree is required.
• At least 4 years of experience.
• Oral and written proficiency in English required.

Responsibilities

• Lead payroll management initiatives using Oracle Human Capital Management systems.
• Oversee Oracle Payroll implementations to optimize workforce operations.
• Manage HR transformation projects focusing on Oracle E-Business Suite applications.
• Coordinate employee engagement strategies and surveys.
• Guide teams in project budgets and timelines for HR engagements.
• Mentor junior staff and ensure delivery meets client expectations.

Skills

English proficiency

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Oracle HCM Cloud

Oracle Payroll

Oracle BI Publisher

Job description

Industry/Sector

Not Applicable

Specialism

Oracle

Management Level

Manager

Job Description & Summary

The Opportunity

Join our Acceleration Center India and help shape the future of business for our diverse client portfolio across geographies and jurisdictions. You’ll work at the heart of global teams across Advisory, Assurance, Tax and Business Services—solving real client challenges through connected collaboration. We’ll help you grow your skills so you can go further. With hands‑on learning, cutting‑edge tools and an inclusive culture, this is your opportunity to do inspiring work that makes a difference—every day.

As a Lead Payroll Manager, you will play a pivotal role in overseeing payroll operations within our Oracle Human Capital practice. You will be responsible for managing client service accounts and driving client engagement workstreams by supervising teams and independently solving and analyzing complex problems to develop quality deliverables. As a Manager, you will lead teams and manage client accounts, focusing on strategic planning and mentoring junior staff. You are accountable for confirming project success and maintaining standards. Enhancing your leadership style, you motivate, develop, and inspire others to deliver quality. You are responsible for coaching, leveraging team members’ unique strengths, and managing performance to deliver on client expectations. With your growing knowledge of how business works, you play an important role in identifying opportunities that contribute to the success of our Firm. You are expected to lead with integrity and authenticity, articulating our purpose and values in a meaningful way. You embrace technology and innovation to enhance your delivery and encourage others to do the same.

In this role at PwC Acceleration Center India, you will have the opportunity to work within our Digital Core Modernisation network, focusing on Application Evolution Services - Oracle. This position offers a dynamic environment where you can leverage your skills in Oracle Human Capital to drive impactful solutions for our clients.

Responsibilities

• Leading payroll management initiatives using Oracle Human Capital Management systems
• Overseeing the implementation of Oracle Payroll solutions to optimize workforce operations
• Managing human resources transformation projects with a focus on Oracle E-Business Suite applications
• Coordinating employee engagement strategies and surveys to enhance organizational culture
• Utilizing analytical thinking to drive business process improvement and strategic planning
• Developing and executing project budgets and timelines for HR consulting engagements
• Guiding teams in the application of Oracle Business Intelligence Publisher for data analysis
• Facilitating change management processes to support HR policy updates and transformations
• Building relationships with stakeholders to address human capital management challenges
• Promoting inclusion and diversity within HR practices and organizational development initiatives

What You Must Have

• At least a Bachelor’s degree
• At least 4 years of experience
• Oral and written proficiency in English required

What Sets You Apart

• Preference for at least one of the following fields of study: Human Resources Management, Business Administration/Management, Psychology, Organizational Leadership, Management Information Systems
• At least one of the following: Oracle Cloud certification in Human Capital Management or related Oracle HCM Cloud applications
• Demonstrating proficiency in Oracle HCM Cloud and Oracle Payroll
• Utilizing Oracle Business Intelligence Publisher for data‑driven insights
• Managing Human Resources (HR) Transformation projects effectively
• Leading teams in Human Capital Management initiatives
• Excelling in strategic planning and project management within HR contexts

Travel Requirements

Not Specified