Manager, Payroll

Gemological Institute of America; Mumbai; On-site; INR 1,000,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

A global organization in Mumbai is seeking a Payroll Manager to oversee payroll inputs and processing. This role involves managing end-to-end payroll operations, ensuring compliance, and handling employee queries efficiently. The ideal candidate will have 7-10 years of experience in payroll operations and proficiency in payroll systems such as Workday and ADP. Strong understanding of statutory regulations and excellent stakeholder management skills are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• 7-10 years of experience in payroll operations, including multi-cycle processing.
• Strong knowledge of statutory compliance and taxation.
• Experience with payroll systems handling large datasets.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end payroll processing, overseeing inputs and validations.
• Generate payroll reports and analytics for stakeholders.
• Handle employee payroll queries within defined SLAs.

Skills

Payroll systems understanding

US GAAP knowledge

Attention to detail

Proficiency in Excel

Stakeholder management

Problem-solving skills

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's/Master’s in HR, Finance, Accounting

Chartered Accountant certification

Tools

Workday

ADP

SAP

Oracle

Job description

Manager, Payroll page is loaded## Manager, Payrolllocations: Mumbai, Indiatime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Yesterdayjob requisition id: R0011267We are seeking a Payroll Manager to join our Global Capability Center in Mumbai. The role will oversee payroll inputs, calculations, reconciliations, reporting, and query management, partnering closely with HR, Finance and others while maintaining strict compliance with statutory and internal policies. The role will work closely with Payroll team based out of US## Essential Duties• Manage end-to-end payroll processing including variable pay, allowances, and regular cycles • Oversee payroll inputs from HR and ensure timely validation and consolidation • Execute post-payroll adjustments, corrections • Manage provisions, accruals, reconciliations, and preparation of payroll-related journal entries • Respond to employee payroll queries and provide resolution within defined SLAs • Generate payroll reports, dashboards, and analytics for HR, Finance, and leadership • Process leaves requests, return-to-work checklists, and monitor active leave dates • Set up payroll parameters for new hires and ensure accurate onboarding data • Manage garnishments, wage attachments, tax declarations, and statutory deductions • Oversee time capture, biometric/time-sheet validation, and integration checks • Ensure adherence to legal, tax, and compliance requirements across all payroll activities## Competencies• Strong understanding of payroll systems, statutory regulations, and compliance requirements • Knowledge of US GAAP accounting standards, and US payroll standards, statutory and regulatory compliance preferred • High attention to detail with excellent numerical and analytical ability • Proficiency in payroll software (Workday, ADP, SAP, Oracle or similar) and Excel with ability to handle large data sets • Ability to manage tight deadlines and multiple deliverables • Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities • Customer-centric mindset for employee query handling • Strong reconciliation, reporting, and documentation skills • Strong collaboration with HR, Finance, and cross-functional teams • Strong organizational skills, team leadership and people management skills. • Strong stakeholder management and cross-functional coordination. • Analytical and problem-solving mindset to resolve discrepancies, exceptions, and disputes with capability to streamline processes and control on compliance. • Fluent communication, stakeholder management, and team collaboration skills. • Ability to work closely and communicate effectively with payroll team in the U.S.## Qualifications• Bachelor’s /Master’s degree in HR, Finance, Accounting, Commerce or related field • Professional certifications like Chartered Accountant preferred • 7-10 years of progressive experience in payroll operations, including multi-cycle processing • Strong knowledge of statutory compliances, taxation, garnishments, and wage regulations • Experience with payroll systems (Workday, ADP, SAP, Oracle or similar) and Excel with experience in managing large payroll datasets • Proven ability to prepare payroll reconciliations, journal entries, and financial provisions • Strong communication skills and ability to interact with employees at all levels • Experience with time & attendance systems and integration with payroll**Disclaimer:** This job description indicates in general terms, the type and level of work performed as well as the typical responsibilities of employees in this classification and it may be changed by management at any time. Other duties may also apply. Nothing in this job description changes the at-will employment relationship existing between the Company and its employees.locations: Mumbai, Indiatime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Yesterdaylocations: Mumbai, Indiatime type: Full timeposted on: Posted 2 Days AgoWorking at GIA Services means you can express your passion for education, gemstones, business, and make a difference. GIA Services seeks skilled professionals that will work as a team to fulfill its mission of building new capabilities, modernizing processes, and enabling future scalability. We welcome you to explore your career path in GIA Services! **Pre-Employment Requirements:** • Applicants and new hires are subject to background checks as per the company policy, this will include reference checks, address, education verification, police verification and work history verification. **Equal Opportunity** • GIA Services is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against persons on the basis of race, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender, marital status, age, disability, or veteran’s status. • Please review our current available positions. Due to the high volume of resumes we receive daily, we regret that we cannot personally contact every applicant. Candidates whose experience closely matches our qualification requirements will be contacted by GIA Services Human Resources department and invited for an interview. Thank you for your interest.