Payroll Specialist - India

Apex Group Ltd (UK Branch); Pune District; On-site; INR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Apex Group Ltd (UK Branch) is seeking a Payroll Administrator to oversee end-to-end payroll processing and ensure compliance for ANZ/APAC regions. The role involves liaising with external vendors, maintaining data integrity, and supporting payroll-related projects.

The ideal candidate brings 3+ years in payroll operations, strong Excel skills, and excellent English communication to engage with employees, vendors, and stakeholders across the group.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of payroll administration experience, preferably in a multinational environment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and coordinate end-to-end payroll processing with external payroll vendors, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
• Ensure compliance with payroll legislation across ANZ/APAC countries.
• Serve as primary contact for employee payroll-related queries across the region.
• Collaborate with Finance/Group Treasury for accurate payroll accounting and funding.
• Support payroll-related projects and audits as needed.
• Coordinate monthly, quarterly, and annual statutory filings.

Skills

Payroll processing

Excel proficiency

English communication

Analytical skills

Education

Degree in Business Studies

Diploma in Human Resources

Accounting/Finance background

Tools

Payroll systems

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Overview

The Apex Group was established in Bermuda in 2003 and is now one of the world’s largest fund administration and middle office solutions providers. Our business is unique in its ability to reach globally, service locally and provide cross-jurisdictional services. With our clients at the heart of everything we do, our hard-working team has successfully delivered on an unprecedented growth and transformation journey, and we are now represented by over circa 13,000 employees across 112 offices worldwide. Your career with us should reflect your energy and passion. At Apex Group, we will do more than simply ‘empower’ you. We will work to supercharge your unique skills and experience. Take the lead and we’ll give you the support you need to be at the top of your game, and we offer you the freedom to be a positive disrupter and turn big ideas into bold, industry-changing realities. For our business, for clients, and for you

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee and coordinate end-to-end payroll processing with external payroll vendors, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and adherence to company policies and regional payroll practices.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable payroll legislation, including taxation, social security, pension, and other statutory requirements across ANZ/APAC countries.
• Support the preparation, validation, and processing of monthly payroll activities, ensuring all payroll inputs are reviewed and processed accurately and within agreed timelines.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for employee payroll-related queries, providing professional and timely support to employees across the region.
• Liaise closely with Finance and Group Treasury teams to ensure accurate payroll accounting, salary funding, and timely payroll payments.
• Partner with HR and Finance teams to manage payroll data throughout the employee lifecycle, ensuring data integrity from input through to reporting and payroll output.
• Support payroll-related projects and ad hoc initiatives, including internal and external audits, process improvements, payroll transitions, and salary reviews by tax authorities.
• Coordinate and monitor monthly, quarterly, and annual statutory filings, ensuring all submissions and payments are completed accurately and on time.
• Assist in identifying opportunities to enhance payroll processes, controls, compliance, and operational efficiency.

Qualifications and Experience

• Degree in Business Studies, Human Resources, Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.
• Minimum of 3 years’ proven experience in payroll administration or payroll operations, preferably within a multinational environment.
• Strong knowledge of payroll legislation, employment regulations, taxation, and statutory compliance requirements across ANZ/APAC countries.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English, with the ability to engage effectively with employees, vendors, and stakeholders at all levels.
• Diploma in Human Resources, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field would be advantageous.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, work under pressure, and meet strict deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive employee information with discretion.
• Experience working with payroll systems and third-party payroll providers is highly desirable.

Disclaimer

Disclaimer: Unsolicited CVs sent to Apex (Talent Acquisition Team or Hiring Managers) by recruitment agencies will not be accepted for this position. Apex operates a direct sourcing model and where agency assistance is required, the Talent Acquisition team will engage directly with our exclusive recruitment partners.