Payroll Specialist

Aurora Energy Research; Gurugram District; On-site; INR 1,000,000 - 1,600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary package

Aurora Academy training programme

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Job summary

Aurora Energy Research is seeking a Payroll Specialist in Gurugram, India to manage payroll across our APAC region. You will ensure regulatory compliance, collaborate with Reward & Benefits, and coordinate with Finance Operations and external vendors to maintain accurate records and benefit payments.

The role requires strong Excel skills, attention to detail, English fluency, and the ability to analyse payroll data across multiple entities.

Qualifications

• Degree in Accounting or related field.
• Experience with APAC payroll regulations and local taxation/compliance.
• Advanced Excel skills and data accuracy.
• Strong English communication and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Oversee payroll execution and governance for multiple global entities.
• Lead setup of new market entry payroll projects.
• Ensure compliance with local payroll regulations across APAC.
• Review, audit, and report payroll data bi-weekly and monthly.
• Provide guidance on payroll best practices to improve efficiency.
• Prepare payroll journals and payroll-related reports including tax filings.

Skills

Excel

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Project management tools

Time management

Independent work

Confidential information handling

English proficiency

Education

Accounting degree

Tools

EY payroll systems

Microsoft Dynamics 360

Job description

The Payroll Specialist is responsible for efficiently managing our payroll administration across our APAC region, ensuring compliance with relevant laws and regulations, and delivering exceptional service to our employees. You will collaborate closely with the Reward & Benefits team, People & Culture Operational teams, Finance Operations, and external vendors to maintain accurate employee records, process payroll, and administer benefits payments and compliance of various employee benefits programs. In addition, you will provide accurate payroll analysis, working across multiple global entities to ensure that a competitive pay and benefits scheme is delivered to all employees.

Department

Core - Finance

Location

Gurugram, India

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee payroll execution and governance for several global entities
• Lead on the set up of new market entry payroll projects
• Ensure compliance with local payroll regulations and
• Review, audit, and report bi-weekly and monthly payroll data, identifying changes in taxation or employee benefits, analysing accordingly
• Provide guidance on payroll best practices identifying areas of improvement to enhance efficiency across all payroll processes
• Prepare payroll journals for accounting purposes
• Prepare payroll-related reports, including tax filings, benefits compliance reports, and reconciliations
• Provide support to resolve payroll discrepancies and engage third-party providers as appropriate
• Manage day-to-day relationships with global payroll provide
• Ensure that all payroll information is accurately provided to employees both during hiring processes, onboarding and during the employee lifecycle.
• Conduct regular audits to ensure data accuracy and integrity in payroll systems
• Stay updated on changes in payroll legislation and regulations and implement necessary adjustments to remain compliant
• Assist with special projects related to payroll, compensation and benefits analysis as required

Required attributes

• Degree qualified in Accounting or other Business Functions
• Experience in payroll legislation for APAC [India, Singapore, Australia, Japan] and working knowledge of local taxation and compliance legislation
• Intermediate/Advanced Excel Skills
• Exceptional attention to detail
• Strong knowledge of analysis and project management tools
• Excellent time management skills
• Ability to work independently or with minimal supervision, takes initiative to seek solutions
• Ability to respect, protect and maintain highly confidential information
• Fluency in English at C1 level is essential (written & oral)

Desirable attributes

• A recognised payroll qualification e.g. CPP
• Knowledge of EY payroll systems
• Experience utilizing Microsoft Dynamics 360
• Additional language skills

What we Offer

• A fun, informal, collaborative and international work culture
• A competitive salary package
• Access to regular coaching and mentoring sessions and the opportunity to learn from experienced professionals
• Access to the Aurora Academy, our training programme offering a range of opportunities to develop your skills within the responsibilities of your role and within the wider context of the industry
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), offering a complete support network that offers expert advice and compassionate guidance 24/7/365, covering a wide range of personal and professional aspects

The Company is committed to the principle that no employee or job applicant shall receive unfavourable treatment on grounds of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity.

The successful candidate would start as soon as possible.