Payroll Specialist (LATAM)

HCLTech; Dadri; On-site; INR 4,50,000 - 6,75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm in Uttar Pradesh is seeking a Payroll Manager with extensive experience in payroll compliance, especially in German payroll processing. The ideal candidate will manage payroll operations for LATAM and APAC regions, ensuring timely and accurate payouts. Responsibilities include handling queries from employees, adhering to statutory requirements, and facilitating audits. The role requires strong management skills and an MBA in Finance or HR, along with proficiency in SAP and MS Excel.

Qualifications

• 14+ years of experience in payroll and employee operations management.
• Hands-on experience in managing payroll-related activities.
• Experience in resolving employee queries regarding payroll.

Responsibilities

• Manage payroll processing and compliance across LATAM & APAC.
• Ensure timely payment of all statutory dues related to payroll.
• Assist in resolving employee queries regarding payroll processing.

Skills

Extensive knowledge of German Payroll processing

Team management

Working knowledge of MS Excel

Stakeholder management

Education

MBA in Finance / HR

Tools

SAP

Job description

GOOD to HAVE

Managing Payroll related compliances for LATAM & APAC Countries. To plan, manage and control employee payroll related operations, compliances and timely & accurate employee payouts.

Hands on experience of 14+ years.

Skills to deal with stakeholders & team management Activity

Activity in Detail

Hands on Experience of handling the detailed activities mentioned herewith

Payroll Processing related activities & Employee Operations Management

1. Filing of returns and other reporting for all payroll related statutory compliances.
2. Ensuring timely initiation for payment of all statutory dues related to payroll.
3. Accurate provisioning in books of Accounts.
4. Help accounting team in sharing informations required for Monthly/Quarterly/Annual closure of books on time.
5. Co-ordinating with claims team for processing of Travel or other reimbursement claims of Employees.
6. Providing information for full & final settlement claims of Employees leaving the Company & following up with left employees for any final settlement recoveries due.
7. Helping in completion of joining formalities and managing any queries for new joiners.
8. Helping Employees for any queries related to Salary/Payroll processing.

Technical / Professional Skills

1. MBA in Finance / HR.
2. Working knowledge of payroll processing on SAP (Preferable).

Must Have

1. Extensive knowledge of German Payroll processing and related Compliances, including liaisoning with local authorities.
2. Extensive knowledge of working on MS Excel

Process Adherence / Compliance

1. Timely instructions to banking team for payment of Statutory Liabilities, including With holding Tax, Insurances, Pension etc.
2. Timely and accurate filing of Statutory Returns before due dates.
3. Managing all Local Payroll related Audits.
4. Statutory Audits.
5. Internal Audits.
6. Due diligence for all Legal & Tax compliances to ensure full compliance and no exposure for the Company.
7. Taking care of and updating all Statutory changes being introduced by Government from time to time for payroll processing.
8. Dealing / liaisoning with all Local Authorities for payroll related compliances issues.

Resolution of Employee queries

1. Resolution of all Employee queries with proper clarifications to the satisfaction of the Employees.
2. Ensuring any escalations for issues faced by Employees are addressed on priority.

Process Improvements

1. Improvement in all areas.
2. Reduction in cycle time in all processes.
3. Driving the team towards making best usage of IT.
4. Better handling of Employee queries.
5. Automations in data usage and computations.

Experience of handling the detailed activities mentioned herewith

Technical / Professional Skills

1. MBA in Finance / HR.
2. Working knowledge of payroll processing on SAP (Preferable).

Must Have

1. Extensive knowledge of German Payroll processing and related Compliances, including liaisoning with local authorities.
2. Extensive knowledge of working on MS Excel