Payroll Specialist

Aurora Energy Research Limited; India; On-site; INR 550,000 - 850,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary package

Coaching & mentoring sessions

Aurora Academy access

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Job summary

Aurora Energy Research Limited in Gurugram, India, is seeking a Payroll Specialist to manage payroll administration across APAC. You will collaborate with the Reward & Benefits team, People & Culture Operations, and external vendors to ensure accurate records, payroll processing, and benefits payments.

This role reports to Core - Finance and is permanent, full-time. You will act as a payroll SME, coordinating with outsourced providers and internal teams to maintain compliant and timely payroll

Qualifications

• Degree qualified in Accounting or related field.
• Experience with APAC payroll regulations and compliance.
• Advanced Excel skills.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• English fluency at C1 level.
• Ability to manage payroll across multiple entities.

Responsibilities

• Oversee payroll execution and governance for several global entities.
• Lead set up of payroll for new market entries.
• Ensure compliance with local payroll regulations.
• Audit and report payroll data bi-weekly and monthly.
• Prepare payroll journals and related reports.
• Resolve payroll discrepancies with third-party providers.
• Maintain accurate payroll records across entities.
• Liaise with Reward & Benefits and Finance Operations teams.

Skills

APAC payroll

Excel skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Independence

Confidentiality

English fluency

Education

Degree in Accounting/Business

Tools

EY payroll systems

Microsoft Dynamics 360

Job description

Payroll Specialist

Department: Core - Finance

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Gurugram, India

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.

You will act as a subject matter expert for payroll, aligning global policies to support a fast-growing business. You will provide a day-to-day point of liaison between outsourced providers and the business, creating beneficial relationships and managing issues in a timely manner.

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

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

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. The team will review applications as they are received.