Payroll Partner

NAVEX; Bengaluru; Hybrid; INR 1,800,000 - 2,200,000; Full time

Job summary

NAVEX in Bengaluru is hiring a Payroll Partner to ensure accurate, on-time payroll across India, Japan and EMEA. You’ll bring 5+ years of global payroll experience and CPP knowledge to drive compliance and service.

You’ll collaborate with Finance, support multi-currency operations, and stay current on regs while exploring AI tools to improve efficiency in a hybrid work environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience processing and supporting global payroll in a multinational organization.
• Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) or equivalent international certification preferred.
• Strong English language skills both written and verbal.
• Strong working knowledge of payroll regulations, tax compliance, and labor laws across multiple regions (e.g., North America, EMEA, or APAC).
• Experience with enterprise payroll systems such as Dayforce or ADP Celergo.

Responsibilities

• Support payroll processing for 300+ team members across different geographies, including India, Japan and EMEA.
• Support payroll operations across multiple countries, managing different pay frequencies, currencies, and statutory requirements.
• Collaborate closely with Finance and regional partners to ensure payroll accuracy, data integrity, and compliance.
• Maintain and reconcile payroll accounts, supporting month-end close and audit processes.
• Stay current on international payroll regulations, tax laws, and compliance requirements, identifying opportunities for process improvement.
• Assist with payroll system updates, testing, and implementations to enhance efficiency and scalability.
• Provide exceptional service to team members by responding promptly to payroll inquiries and resolving issues with professionalism.
• Support reporting and analytics efforts for global payroll metrics.
• Provide operational support for Talent Rewards programs, including preparing and maintaining job change worksheets, processing job changes in the HRIS, and producing recurring and ad hoc reports to support data accuracy, program administration, and business needs.
• Advance NAVEX's goals and operational effectiveness by learning and using AI-based tools.

Skills

Global payroll

CPP certification

Regulatory compliance

English proficiency

Analytical skills

Cross-cultural collaboration

AI readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Dayforce

ADP Celergo

Job description

At NAVEX, we’re transforming the world—making it safer, more ethical, and ensuring every voice is heard. That’s real impact.

Our high-performance culture is driven by our values. We move with speed, passion and purpose— as one team. We are bold in our ideas, accountable in our actions, and committed to doing the right things right.

As our Payroll Partner, you’ll play a key role in ensuring our employees are paid accurately and on time across multiple countries and currencies, while maintaining compliance with local and international regulations.

You will join an HR team known for its highly regarded standards, trusted relationships, and innovative programs that enable NAVEX to be recognized as a top workplace.

At NAVEX, you will work in a hybrid role and thrive alongside an engaged and collaborative team invested in supporting your success!

What you’ll get:

• Meaningful Purpose. Your work helps organizations operate with integrity and protect their people—at a scale few companies can match.
• High-Performance Environment. We move with urgency, set ambitious goals, and expect excellence. You’ll be trusted with real ownership and supported to do the best work of your career.
• Candid, Supportive Culture. We communicate openly, challenge ideas—not people—and value teammates who embrace bold thinking and continuous improvement.
• Growth That Matters. You can count on authentic feedback, strong accountability, and leaders invested in your success so you can achieve real growth.
• Rewards for Results. We provide clear, competitive compensation designed to recognize measurable outcomes and real impact.

What you’ll do:

• Support payroll processing for 300+ team members across different geographies, including India, Japan and EMEA. Strong India payroll experience required.
• Support payroll operations across multiple countries, managing different pay frequencies, currencies, and statutory requirements
• Collaborate closely with Finance and regional partners to ensure payroll accuracy, data integrity, and compliance
• Maintain and reconcile payroll accounts, supporting month-end close and audit processes
• Stay current on international payroll regulations, tax laws, and compliance requirements, identifying opportunities for process improvement
• Assist with payroll system updates, testing, and implementations to enhance efficiency and scalability
• Provide exceptional service to team members by responding promptly to payroll inquiries and resolving issues with professionalism
• Support reporting and analytics efforts for global payroll metrics
• Provide operational support for Talent Rewards programs, including preparing and maintaining job change worksheets, processing job changes in the HRIS, and producing recurring and ad hoc reports to support data accuracy, program administration, and business needs.
• Advance NAVEX's goals and operational effectiveness by learning and using AI-based tools

What you’ll need:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• 5+ years of experience processing and supporting global payroll in a multinational organization
• Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) or equivalent international certification preferred
• Strong English language skills both written and verbal
• Strong working knowledge of payroll regulations, tax compliance, and labor laws across multiple regions (e.g., North America, EMEA, or APAC)
• Experience with enterprise payroll systems such as Dayforce or ADP Celergo
• Strong analytical skills with high attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills; able to collaborate across functions and cultures
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment while maintaining a commitment to accuracy and compliance.
• The desire to learn, explore and experiment with AI tools
• A commitment to ethical and inclusive use of AI in our hiring and workplace practices
• Ability to drive results through your job competencies of influence, strategic execution, talent development, attention to detail, decision making and stewardship while leveraging NAVEX’s core values
• Culture Agility. Comfort working in a fast-paced, candid environment that values innovation, healthy debate, and follow-through
• AI Readiness. Curiosity and willingness to use AI and emerging technologies to elevate your work and deliver smarter outcomes
• Fuel performance and outcomes. Leverage your job competencies and champion NAVEX’s core values

Our side of the deal:

• We’ll be clear, we’ll move fast, and we’ll invest in your success. You deserve to be supported, challenged, and rewarded for the impact you make—and we commit to doing that every step of the way.
• The starting pay rate for this role is 2,000,000 INR per annum. Shifts ending between 12:00 AM IST and 07:00 AM IST are eligible for a night shift differential of 500 INR/day. Discover how you can grow, lead, and make an impact by visiting our career page to learn more. NAVEX is an equal opportunity employer committed to including individuals of all backgrounds, including those with disabilities and veteran status.