India Payroll Processor - Payroll Control

Deutsche Bank AG; Karnataka; Presencial; INR 1.500.000 - 2.100.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Best in class leave policy

Gender neutral parental leaves

Childcare assistance reimbursement

Certification and education support

Employee Assistance Program

Hospitalization insurance

Life Insurance & Accident cover

Health screening for 35+

Descripción de la vacante

Deutsche Bank AG in Bangalore seeks an Associate – Payroll Control to strengthen governance, risk, and oversight of payroll operations across countries, collaborating with Payroll Operations, HR, Finance, Tax, Technology and vendors to ensure compliant payroll processing.

The role involves executing payroll control frameworks, reviewing inputs/outputs, supporting risk assessments, monitoring metrics, and coordinating audits.

Formación

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in commerce, finance, business administration or related discipline.
• 10+ years of experience in Payroll Operations, Governance, HR Shared Services, Compliance, Audit or related functions.
• Strong understanding of payroll processes, taxation, social security and labour regulations.
• Experience in multinational or shared services environments preferred.
• Experience with payroll vendors and outsourced delivery models is desirable.

Responsabilidades

• Execute and maintain payroll processes and control frameworks.
• Review payroll inputs, outputs, reconciliations, exceptions, and approvals to ensure compliance with controls.
• Support payroll risk assessments and implement mitigation measures.
• Monitor payroll performance metrics and identify opportunities for control enhancements.
• Coordinate payroll audits and remediation of findings.
• Support governance reviews with payroll providers and partners.
• Assist in issue resolution and root cause analysis.
• Drive standardization and automation of payroll processes.

Conocimientos

Payroll Controls

Risk Management

Compliance

Audit Management

Regulatory Knowledge

Vendor Management

Data Analysis

Stakeholder Management

Problem Solving

Process Improvement

Project Management

Communication Skills

Educación

Bachelor's degree in commerce/finance/business administration

Herramientas

SAP

Workday

Descripción del empleo

Job Description:In Scope of Position based PromotionsJob 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.