Junior Manager - Payroll Operations

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

Benefits offered by this job

Rewards and Benefits package

Job summary

Diageo Global Business Services in Bangalore is seeking a Junior Manager – Payroll Operations to lead multi-country payroll processes for Europe. You will review inputs, ensure accuracy, and drive timely delivery while partnering with HR, Finance, Reward, Tax, and external payroll vendors.

The role requires 7–8 years of Europe payroll experience (UK & ROI), familiarity with PAYE, NI, pensions, and strong Excel/analytical skills.

Qualifications

• 7–8 years of multi-country payroll operations experience.
• Experience with European, UK & ROI payrolls including PAYE, National Insurance, pensions, year-end processes, and payroll compliance.
• Experience with outsourced payroll providers (e.g., ADP, Zellis, Deloitte or equivalent).
• Bachelor's degree in HR, Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or equivalent.
• Advanced Excel and analytical skills.
• Experience using HRIS and payroll systems such as Workday, SAP, Oracle, or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Review payroll inputs, calculations, outputs, and reconciliations.
• Validate payroll journals, funding requests, statutory submissions, and payment files.
• Ensure payroll calendars and critical activities are completed on time.
• Support resolution of complex payroll issues and employee customer concerns.
• Ensure compliance with statutory and company payroll policies.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Analytical skills

HRIS familiarity

Payroll systems (Workday/SAP/Oracle)

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Workday

SAP

Oracle

Payroll software

Job description

Job Description : ROLE PROFILE Job Title - Junior Manager – Payroll Operations (Europe) Level - L5C Location - Bangalore, India (Global Business Services) Reports To- Global Payroll Manager (L5A) Context / Scope Diageo Global Business Services (GBS) delivers standardized, compliant, and efficient payroll services that support Diageo's Performance Ambition.

Key Accountabilities

1. Payroll Operations Review payroll inputs, calculations, outputs, and reconciliations. Validate payroll journals, funding requests, statutory submissions, and payment files. Ensure payroll calendars and critical activities are completed on time. Support resolution of complex payroll issues and employee customer concerns. Ensure compliance with statutory and company payroll policies.
2. Vendor Management Manage relationships with outsourced payroll providers. Monitor vendor SLA and KPI performance. Conduct operational governance meetings. Drive issue resolution and service improvements. Ensure strong vendor accountability.
3. Payroll Governance & Compliance Ensure compliance with local payroll legislation across European markets. Review payroll controls and governance activities. Support internal and external payroll audits. Drive timely closure of audit findings. Maintain high standards of payroll data privacy and compliance.
4. Continuous Improvement Drive payroll standardization across European markets. Identify automation and process simplification opportunities. Support payroll transformation initiatives. Maintain payroll documentation and standard operating procedures. Share guidelines across global payroll operations.
5. Customer Management Build collaborative relationships across HR, Finance, Reward, Tax, Treasury, Technology, and payroll vendors. Communicate payroll risks, issues, and operational updates. Coach and mentor Payroll Specialists. Drive a customer‑centric payroll experience. Support change management and transformation initiatives.

Qualifications & Experience

Essential 7–8 years of experience in multi‑country payroll operations with strong expertise in European payrolls. Hands‑on experience handling European/ UK & ROI payroll operations, including statutory legislation, PAYE, National Insurance, pensions, year‑end processes, and payroll compliance. Experience working with outsourced payroll providers (e.g., ADP, Zellis, Deloitte or equivalent). Strong understanding of European payroll legislation and statutory reporting. Experience reviewing payroll reconciliations, journals, funding requests, variance analysis, and payroll reporting. Experience supporting payroll audits and compliance activities. Bachelor's degree in HR, Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or equivalent. Advanced Excel and analytical skills. Experience using HRIS and payroll systems such as Workday, SAP, Oracle, or equivalent.

Technical

• Multi‑country European payroll operations
• Payroll quality assurance
• Payroll governance and compliance
• Payroll reconciliations
• Payroll reporting and analytics
• Vendor governance
• Continuous improvement
• Payroll documentation
• Payroll controls and audit readiness

Leadership

• Customer management
• Vendor relationship management
• Strong communication skills
• Coaching and mentoring
• Analytical thinking
• Problem solving

Others

• Operational risk management
• Planning and prioritization
• Cross‑functional collaboration
• Customer and employee experience attitude
• Adaptability in a fast‑paced global payroll environment

Ideal Candidate Profile

Extensive experience handling European payroll operations, with exposure to UK & ROI payrolls. Experience supporting APAC payrolls would be an added advantage. Comfortable working in a sophisticated, multi‑country outsourced payroll environment. Consistent record to lead payroll governance, manage vendors, resolve complex payroll issues, and drive continuous improvement initiatives. Strong customer leadership skills with the ability to influence cross‑functional teams across HR, Finance, Tax, Technology, and external payroll providers.

Working with Us

Flexibility is key to our success. Talk to us about what flexibility means to you so that you’re supported to manage your wellbeing and balance your priorities from day one.

Rewards and Benefits

We recognise and value performance, offering our people a highly competitive Rewards and Benefits package including:

About Diageo

Our purpose is crafting iconic drinks chosen for life’s moments. And it’s our people, with their different experiences, perspectives and talents, who make that possible. We value diversity in its broadest sense and want everyone to feel they can belong, give and strive for their personal best. You’ll work alongside people with different backgrounds, experiences and perspectives — challenging, supporting and learning from one another as one outstanding team. Together, we’re constantly learning and improving, combining the strength of our people, capabilities and iconic brands to set the standard, grow and win. Wherever you join us, you’ll have the opportunity to give, make an impact and play your part in making life’s moments mean a little more.

Ready to bring your best? This could be your opportunity.