Manager - Payroll

Prattwhitney; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 4,000,000 - 7,000,000; Full time

Job summary

RTX Enterprise Services in Bangalore seeks a Payroll Manager to lead the India Payroll Delivery Hub, covering India and APAC. You will drive end-to-end payroll processing, tax filings, and stakeholder coordination with global payroll, HR, and finance.

You will manage a payroll team, ensure data privacy, governance, and process improvements while maintaining accuracy in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of payroll experience with multi-country exposure (including India, Singapore & APAC).
• 5+ years of people management experience in a multinational.
• Proficient in MS Office; familiarity with payroll systems and governance.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end payroll operations for India and APAC entities.
• Provide direction to payroll team leaders and members; approve payroll sign-offs and payments.
• Ensure compliance with local tax laws and company policies; coordinate with global payroll, HR, and finance.

Skills

Leadership

People management

Communication

Payroll systems

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance

Tools

Workday

SAP

ADP Global View

Job description

At RTX, the world largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world’s most complex problems. With our three market leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

Job Title

We are now looking for a Payroll Manager for India Payroll Delivery Hub centre based out of RTX Enterprise services in Bangalore. This position will be required to have demonstrated in-depth knowledge of a modern payroll function – including finding opportunities to implement standard methodologies and ensure continuous improvement of the function. This role includes people management responsibilities, stakeholder engagement (global payroll team, HR, finance), vendor governance to ensure timely and accurate payroll processing, reporting, and tax filing. This role requires maintaining confidentiality and treat sensitive information with discretion, act as a role model for ethical behaviour, and be an advocate of and follow Company policies. It requires excellent people, communication and writing skills; be able to collaborate across various business units and employees.

Major duties

• Your scope includes India payroll hub operations for multiple countries of RTX entities i.e India, Singapore & other APAC countries.
• Overall delivery of end-to-end payroll operations
• Provide support, and direction to the payroll team leaders and members on the team.
• Provide approval / signatory support on payroll sign off / payments
• Ensure compliance with local tax laws, statutory regulations, and company policies and procedures.
• Prepare and submit monthly, quarterly, and annual payroll reports and tax filings to the relevant authorities.
• Coordinate with the global payroll team, HR, finance, and external vendors to resolve any payroll issues or queries.
• Review and improve the payroll processes and systems to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and security.
• Identify opportunities to automate manual processes.
• Recommend process improvements including assisting with the design and implementation of internal control measures to ensure proper payment authorizations and segregation of duties.
• Providing excellent payroll support to employees and cross-functional teams by addressing inquiries, concerns, and requests.
• Creating and/or maintaining payroll documentation as it relates to processing, operational procedures, compliance, and other payroll-related matters.
• Handle external and internal audits for the area of payroll.
• Lead, coach, and develop payroll professionals in the team.
• Conduct regular reviews, and drive capability building within the team.
• Ensure adequate backup, workload distribution, and succession planning.
• Promote a strong control environment and adherence to data privacy and confidentiality standards.

Competencies Required

• Strong leadership and team management skills
• Ability to work independently and with minimal supervision
• Ability to work with a sense of urgency when required and uphold deadlines
• Ability to handle highly sensitive and confidential information relating to payroll and HR activities
• Comprehensive and working knowledge of payroll systems
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively across departments and regions.
• Problem solving, Eye for detail, should be flexible to work in pressure
• Ability to analyze and develop efficient processes and procedures
• Strong analytical, problem solving, and time management skills & ability to prioritize responsibilities
• Strong understanding in Payroll legislations.
• Establishing working relationships with key HR/Finance professionals in-country as well as payroll vendors
• Escalating issues to the appropriate level when required

Qualification, Knowledge & Experience Required

Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field. 15+ years of payroll experience with multi-country exposure, including India, Singapore & other APAC countries & 5+ years of people management experience, preferably in a multinational company. Strong knowledge of APAC countries payroll laws, regulations, and best practices. Proficient in MS Office, Workday ,SAP and ADP Global View. Prior experience in a shared services or global payroll environment is preferred. Excellent communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills. High attention to detail, accuracy, and confidentiality. Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

This position is classified as

• Onsite: Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products.
• Hybrid: Employees who are working in Hybrid roles will work regularly both onsite and offsite. Ratio of time working onsite will be determined in partnership with your leader.
• Remote: Employees who are working in Remote roles will work primarily offsite (from home). If you live within a reasonable commute of an RTX site with other colleagues you interact with, your manager will discuss whether there is a degree of onsite presence associated with this role. Candidates will learn more about role type and current site status throughout the recruiting process.

Requires practical knowledge in leading and managing the execution of processes, projects and tactics within one work area. Typically has broad knowledge and skills within a specific technical or professional discipline with understanding of the impact of work on other areas of the organization. Typically requires: A University Degree or equivalent experience and minimum 8 years prior relevant experience, or An Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 5 years experience Engineering/Other Technical Positions: Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 8 years of prior relevant experience unless prohibited by local laws/regulations.

RTX adheres to the principles of equal employment. All qualified applications will be given careful consideration without regard to ethnicity, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation or identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

RTX is an aerospace and defense company that provides advanced systems and services for commercial, military and government customers worldwide. It comprises three industry-leading businesses – Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon. Its 195,000 employees enable the company to operate at the edge of known science as they imagine and deliver solutions that push the boundaries in quantum physics, electric propulsion, directed energy, hypersonics, avionics and cybersecurity. The company, formed in 2020 through the combination of Raytheon Company and the United Technologies Corporation aerospace businesses, is headquartered in Arlington, Virginia.