Payroll Manager - India, SEA & MEA Countries

Hitachi, Ltd.; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 3,000,000 - 5,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi Energy in Bengaluru, India, is seeking a senior Payroll Manager to oversee end-to-end payroll, statutory compliance, and tax operations for 15,000+ employees across India, SEA & MEA countries. You will lead HR payroll efforts, ensure timely processing, and maintain compliant records within the HR Operations shared services team.

The candidate should have 12-15 years of hands-on payroll experience, strong knowledge of regulations, and proficiency with ADP/Workday/SAP.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s / Post Graduate degree or equivalent.
• 12-15 years hands-on experience in HR Operations Payroll & Social Security.
• Experience managing payroll for 15,000+ employees in a large, complex organization.
• Experience in project management and driving initiatives with management.
• Strong knowledge of payroll regulations and compliance requirements.
• Proficiency with payroll software and HRIS (ADP, Workday, SAP).
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong leadership and team management abilities.
• Detail-oriented with high accuracy.
• Strong organizational and project management skills.
• Willingness for occasional travel.
• Proficient in spoken & written English.

Responsibilities

• Oversee end-to-end payroll processing ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal payroll regulations.
• Manage payroll tax reporting and inquiries; resolve discrepancies.
• Lead, coach, and develop a team of payroll specialists.
• Collaborate with finance for payroll reconciliation and reporting.
• Ensure audits and government reporting are completed accurately.
• Identify and implement process improvements in payroll operations.
• Maintain confidential employee payroll records.

Skills

Payroll management

Regulatory compliance

Leadership

Stakeholder management

HRIS systems

Analytical thinking

English communication

Project management

Team leadership

Detail orientation

Education

Bachelor’s / Post Graduate degree

Tools

ADP

Workday

SAP

Job description

Mission Statement:

The Payroll Manager is responsible for managing and overseeing all aspects of payroll processing, Statutory, Income Tax, Social Security & Third Party Vendor administration within the HR Operations shared services department. This role ensures accurate and timely payroll operations, compliance with all relevant laws and regulations for India, SEA & MEA Countries.

Your Responsibilities:

• Payroll Management: Oversee the end-to-end payroll process, ensuring accuracy and compliance with local, state, and federal regulations. Ensure timely processing of payroll for all employees, including salary, hourly, and contract staff. Manage payroll tax reporting and compliance. Handle payroll-related inquiries and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner. Oversee the end-to-end payroll process, ensuring accuracy and timeliness. Manage payroll systems and software, ensuring they are updated and functioning effectively. Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll laws and regulations. Handle payroll inquiries and resolve discrepancies. Collaborate with finance and accounting departments for payroll reconciliation and reporting.

• Compliance and Reporting: Ensure all payroll processes comply with relevant regulations and company policies. Prepare and submit required reports to government agencies. Manage audits related to payroll. Maintain accurate and confidential records of employee payroll information.

• Process Improvement: Identify and implement process improvements to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of payroll, Social Security & Income Tax operations. Stay current with industry trends and best practices in payroll administration. Utilize HR technology and systems to streamline processes and improve service delivery. Identify opportunities for process improvements in payroll administration. Implement best practices and streamline operations to enhance efficiency. Lead projects related to system upgrades, process automation, and other initiatives.

• Team Leadership: Lead, coach, and develop a team of payroll specialists. Foster a collaborative and high-performing team environment. Conduct performance evaluations and provide feedback and development opportunities. Provide training and support to team members. Set performance goals and conduct regular performance reviews.

• Stakeholder Management: Building relationships with customers, vendors, COEs and global stakeholders.

• Communication: Keep stakeholders informed through clear, consistent updates.

• Management: Address concerns and expectations to foster collaboration.

• Living Hitachi Energy’s core values of safety and integrity, which means taking responsibility for your own actions while caring for your colleagues and the business.

Your Background:

• Bachelor’s / Post Graduate degree and/or equivalent.

• 12-15 years of hands‑on experience on the HR Operations Payroll & Social Security process.

• Must have hands‑on experience managing payroll for 15,000+ employees in a large, complex organizational environment.

• Experience in project management and closely worked with management to drive initiatives and management activities across.

• Strong knowledge of payroll regulations and compliance requirements.

• Proficiency with payroll software and HRIS systems (e.g., ADP, Workday, SAP).

• Excellent analytical and problem‑solving skills.

• Strong leadership and team management abilities.

• Detail‑oriented with a high level of accuracy.

• Strong organizational and project management skills.

• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.

• Occasional travel may be required for training and conferences.

• Proficiency in both spoken & written English language is required.