Payroll Analyst - APAC Region

Principal Financial Group; Pune District; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Principal Financial Group is seeking a Payroll Analyst to deliver accurate, timely payroll across Australia, Malaysia, Japan, UAE, Indonesia and Thailand, ensuring compliance and governance. You will collaborate with HR, Finance, external providers, and employees to ensure smooth payroll delivery and a great employee experience.

The candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance/HR, 3.5+ years of multicountry payroll experience, and hands-on knowledge of ADP/Celergo, ADP Etime,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, HR, or related field.
• 3.5+ years of multicountry payroll processing experience.
• Strong knowledge of global payroll vendors and systems.

Responsibilities

• Execute end-to-end payroll processing for multiple countries.
• Validate inputs, earnings, deductions, tax calculations and contributions.
• Review payroll reports and audit discrepancies before finalization.
• Manage payroll calendars and timelines.
• Process off-cycle payments, bonuses, commissions, and final settlements.
• Ensure compliance with local labor laws and tax regulations.
• Support audits with documentation and reports.
• Partner with ADP payroll providers and validate outputs.
• Collaborate with HR, Finance, Benefits, and Mobility on payroll matters.
• Prepare payroll reports, reconciliations, and analytics.

Skills

Multicountry payroll processing

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance/HR

Certified payroll professional

Tools

ADP Celergo

ADP Etime

ADP GMV

HCM Oracle

Job description

Responsibilities

Job Summary

The Payroll Analyst is responsible for delivering accurate, timely, and compliant payroll operations across multiple countries, including Australia, Malaysia, Japan, UAE, Indonesia, and Thailand. This role manages end-to-end payroll processing, ensures adherence to local statutory and regulatory requirements, and supports payroll governance activities. The successful candidate will collaborate closely with HR, Finance, external payroll vendors, and employees to ensure seamless payroll delivery and exceptional employee experience.

Key Responsibilities

Payroll Operations

• Execute end-to-end payroll processing for assigned countries, ensuring payroll accuracy, timeliness, and compliance.
• Validate payroll inputs, earnings, deductions, tax calculations, and statutory contributions.
• Review payroll reports and perform audits to identify and resolve discrepancies before payroll finalization.
• Manage payroll calendars and ensure all payroll-related activities are completed within established timelines.
• Process off-cycle payments, bonuses, commissions, and final settlements as required.

Compliance & Governance

• Ensure compliance with local labor laws, tax regulations, and statutory reporting requirements across all assigned countries.
• Monitor legislative and regulatory changes impacting payroll processes and recommend necessary updates.
• Support internal and external payroll audits by providing accurate documentation and reports.
• Maintain payroll controls, policies, and standard operating procedures.

Vendor Management

• Partner with ADP payroll service providers to ensure accurate and timely payroll delivery.
• Review vendor outputs, validate payroll results, and address payroll-related issues.
• Drive service-level adherence and continuous process improvements with payroll vendors.

Stakeholder Management

• Collaborate with HR, Finance, Benefits, Compensation, and Mobility teams on payroll-related matters.
• Respond to employee payroll inquiries and resolve issues in a professional and timely manner.
• Support payroll-related projects, system implementations, and process optimization initiatives.

Reporting & Analytics

• Prepare payroll reports, reconciliations, and compliance-related documentation.
• Analyze payroll data and provide insights to management on payroll trends and exceptions.
• Support month-end, quarter-end, and year-end payroll activities.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, Human Resources, or related field, Certified payroll professionals
• 3.5+ years of experience in multicountry payroll processing
• Strong handson payroll knowledge in the Philippines, South Korea, India and Luxemburg
• Experience working with global payroll vendors and payroll systems (e.g., ADP Celergo, ADP Etime, ADP GMV, HCM Oracle)
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and attention-to-detail skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.