Payroll Expert

Novartis AG; Hyderabad; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Novartis in Hyderabad, India seeks a Payroll Expert to oversee end-to-end India payroll processing, ensuring accuracy, timeliness and statutory compliance.

You will partner with People & Organization, Finance, Tax and external vendors, drive process improvements, maintain SOPs, and support audits and year-end activities. A 5+ year multinational payroll background and strong Excel skills are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, HR, Business Administration, or related field.
• 5+ years of payroll experience in a multinational environment for India.
• Strong knowledge of payroll legislation, taxation, and statutory compliance.
• Experience with Workday, SAP, ADP.
• Advanced Excel and data analysis skills.

Responsibilities

• Execute and oversee end-to-end India payroll processing for assigned countries/entities.
• Validate payroll data, calculations, deductions, and statutory payments.
• Review payroll results and perform payroll reconciliations.
• Ensure compliance with internal control frameworks and local laws.
• Support payroll systems, process standardization and continuous improvements.

Skills

Payroll processing

Regulatory compliance

Data analysis

Excel advanced

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, HR, Business Administration, or related field

Tools

Workday

SAP

ADP

Job description

Summary#LI-HybridLocation: Hyderabad, IndiaRelocation Support: This role is based in Hyderabad, India. Novartis is unable to offer relocation support: please only apply if accessible.The Payroll Expert is responsible for ensuring accurate, efficient and timely payroll processing while maintaining compliance with statutory, tax, and company requirements. The role serves as a subject matter expert for payroll operations, process improvements, controls, audits, vendor management, and stakeholder support.About the RoleKey ResponsibilitiesExecute and oversee end-to-end India payroll processing for assigned countries/entities.Ensure accurate and timely payroll delivery in line with established deadlines.Validate payroll data, calculations, deductions, and statutory payments.Review payroll results and perform payroll reconciliations.Execute payroll controls and ensure compliance with internal control frameworks (Novartis Financial Controls Manual).Ensure compliance with local labor laws, tax regulations, and statutory requirements.Manage statutory filings, tax payments, year-end processes, and payroll audits.Investigate payroll issues, conduct root cause analysis, and implement corrective actions and process improvements.Act as a key payroll partner for People & Organization, Finance, Tax, Benefits teams, external vendors, employees, and business leaders by providing guidance and resolving inquiries.Support payroll systems, testing, process standardization, automation, and continuous improvement initiatives, including maintaining SOPs and work instructions.Essential RequirementsBachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field.5+ years of payroll experience in a multinational environment handling end to end core payroll processing for India PayrollStrong knowledge of payroll legislation, taxation, and statutory compliance.Experience with payroll systems such as Workday, SAP, ADP.Advanced Excel and data analysis skills.Desirable RequirementsExperience of Australia, New Zealand or Philippines Payroll would be an added advantage.Commitment to Diversity and InclusionNovartis is committed to building an outstanding, inclusive work environment and diverse teams representative of the patients and communities we serve.Accessibility and accommodationNovartis is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the recruitment process, or in order to perform the essential functions of a position, please send an e-mail to [e-mail] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Please include the job requisition number in your message.Why Novartis: Helping people with disease and their families takes more than innovative science. It takes a community of smart, passionate people like you. Collaborating, supporting and inspiring each other. Combining to achieve breakthroughs that change patients’ lives. Ready to create a brighter future together? https://www.novartis.com/about/strategy/people-and-cultureBenefits and Rewards: Learn about all the ways we’ll help you thrive personally and professionally.Read our handbook (PDF 30 MB)DivisionPeople & OrganizationBusiness UnitHuman ResourcesLocationIndiaSiteHyderabad (Office)Company / Legal EntityIN10 (FCRS = IN010) Novartis Healthcare Private LimitedFunctional AreaHuman ResourcesJob TypeFull timeEmployment TypeRegularShift WorkNoAccessibility and accommodationNovartis is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the recruitment process, or in order to perform the essential functions of a position, please send an e-mail to [e-mail] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Please include the job requisition number in your message.