Lead Payroll Administrator

Honeywell Technologies; India; On-site; INR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Honeywell Technologies is seeking a Lead Payroll Administrator to manage the APAC payroll, time and attendance data, and payroll inputs to ensure timely and accurate payroll delivery. You will handle data validation, reporting, and employee inquiries, working closely with managers and HR peers.

The role requires on-site presence 4 days per week, strong analytical and communication skills, and experience with payroll systems.

Qualifications

• Graduate in any discipline.
• Basic analytical skills.
• Strong verbal & written communication.
• Willingness to be on site 4 days per week.

Responsibilities

• Ensure on-time, accurate delivery of payroll.
• Manage payroll inputs and time & attendance data.
• Support time systems and payroll reconciliation.
• Respond to employee inquiries and provide resolution.

Skills

Basic analytical skills

Strong verbal & written communication

Education

Graduate in any discipline

Tools

MS Excel (Basic)

Job description

Job Description

The Lead Payroll Administrator is responsible for the administration of the Employee time and attendance and Payroll data administration for APAC region. The Payroll Administrator is responsible for the timely and accurate delivery of payroll and related client service, including recordkeeping, reporting, and employee inquiry support.

Responsibilities

Expected Outcomes

• On-time, accurate delivery of payroll
• On-time processing of inputs to payroll with accuracy, according to the payroll calendar
• Contributes to net payroll accuracy score through quality payroll processing
• Ensure all regulations and compliance guidelines are followed
• Meets Client Engagement Scores for handling and resolving employee queries
• Participates in process improvement initiatives and projects as directed by leadership

Key Responsibilities

• Data Administration & Payroll Inputs
  • Ability to handle & manage large amount of confidential data
  • Validating and processing of payroll inputs (time, deductions, benefit deductions, incentives, etc.) from managers and other HR departments
  • Maintenance of Time & Attendance data
  • Preparation of Payroll inputs in the respective format
  • Maintenance of Data into Payroll systems accurately & timely
  • Processing of leave and absences to payroll, including leave balances.
• Help Desk & Query Resolution
  • Handling Tier 1 queries (email, telephonic & in person)
  • Working knowledge of ticketing system
  • Open and closing tickets, handling escalations as appropriate.
• Timely Delivery of Payroll
  • Responsible for Payroll Processing Accurate & Timely
  • To act upon ad hoc payroll requests in a timely manner, without impacting the business.
  • Partners with 3 rd party payroll providers for processing payroll
  • Distribution of payroll and associated banking processes
• Administering Payroll Controls
  • Ensure accuracy of records on the payroll system through thorough checks & control reports.
  • Payroll reconciliation processes
  • Payroll accounting, tax processes, and audit support
• Administering Year End Activities
  • Partners with third party vendors and other functions for year-end related activities
• Communication
  • Communicate internally within the department for day-to-day operations.
  • Communicate with employees for queries and issue resolution.
  • Communicate with 3 rd party vendors, upstream and downstream application owners, and IT as appropriate.

Qualifications

You Must Have

• Graduate in any discipline
• Basic Analytical skills
• MS office - Basic level ( Excel Skills - level 1)
• Strong verbal & written communication
• Able to be on site 4 days per week

We Value

• 1-2 years’ experience in processing payroll
• Payroll certifications (any country/region)
• Experience in payroll systems (ADP, EY, PeopleSoft, SAP, etc.)
• Experience with time systems (UKG, SAP, etc.)
• Basic Accounting and/or Finance knowledge
• Experience in working in back office or call center.
• Self-motivated
• Flexibility to work in shifts.
• Ability to handle large volumes.
• Attention to detail and high-quality standards.

About Us

Honeywell helps organizations solve the world's most complex challenges in automation, the future of aviation and energy transition. As a trusted partner, we provide actionable solutions and innovation through our Aerospace Technologies, Building Automation, Energy and Sustainability Solutions, and Industrial Automation business segments - powered by our Honeywell Forge software - that help make the world smarter, safer and more sustainable.