Payroll Sr. Advisor

Jobgether; India; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Annual bonus

Health benefits

Retirement benefits

Flexible work options

Paid time off

Wellness programs

Career development

Global collaboration

Job summary

Jobgether is seeking a Payroll Senior Advisor based in India to oversee regional payroll operations within a global finance and shared services environment. You will manage complex payroll processes across multiple countries, ensuring on-time, accurate payroll, compliance with local regulations, and effective collaboration with HR, Legal, Benefits, and external providers.

You will drive process standardization, reporting accuracy, and automation while supporting audits and payroll controls.

Qualifications

• Six years+ payroll experience, regional or multinational
• Experience with EMEA/APJ/AMER payrolls and tax rules
• Experience supporting 500+ employees
• Strong internal/external stakeholder management
• Solid payroll compliance, reporting, and controls
• Proficient in Excel and data modeling
• Experience with payroll journals and month/quarter/year-end closings
• Familiarity with ADP/Dayforce or similar systems
• Ability to deliver accurate payroll insights and analytics
• Excellent organization and cross-country coordination

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end payroll operations across regions.
• Ensure accurate, timely payroll calculations and regulatory compliance.
• Manage relationships with outsourced payroll providers and internal partners.
• Process and review salaries, bonuses, tax withholdings, benefits, and off-cycle payments.
• Oversee payroll reconciliations and resolve variances.
• Prepare payroll journal entries and related accounting reports.
• Coordinate payroll funding and documentation.
• Produce payroll-related management reports and KPIs.
• Ensure compliance with country-specific payroll regulations.
• Support payroll audits and internal controls.
• Maintain and improve SOPs, governance, and controls.
• Collaborate with HR, Finance, Legal and Benefits teams.
• Drive global payroll standardization and automation initiatives.

Skills

Payroll operations across regions

Multinational payroll

Regulatory compliance

Payroll reconciliations

Payroll accounting

Excel & data modeling

Payroll reporting

Audits & controls

Stakeholder management

Time zone coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting/Business

Tools

ADP

Dayforce

Job description

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, which manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Payroll Sr. Advisor based in India.

As a Payroll Senior Advisor, you will oversee regional payroll operations within a global finance and shared services environment, ensuring employees are paid accurately, on time, and in compliance with local regulations. You will manage complex payroll processes across multiple countries, collaborating with internal stakeholders and external payroll providers to maintain operational excellence. Your responsibilities will span payroll calculations, tax withholdings, reconciliations, accounting entries, statutory reporting, and audit readiness. You will play a key role in strengthening payroll controls, improving reporting accuracy, and identifying opportunities for process standardization and automation. Working closely with HR, Finance, Legal, Benefits, and HR technology teams, you will help deliver a consistent and reliable employee payroll experience. This opportunity is ideal for an experienced payroll professional who combines strong technical expertise with analytical thinking, cross-functional collaboration, and a commitment to continuous improvement.

Accountabilities

• Lead end-to-end payroll operations across assigned countries or regions, including EMEA, APJ, the Americas, or other designated markets.

• Ensure payroll calculations and payments are accurate, complete, timely, and compliant with applicable local statutory and regulatory requirements.

• Manage relationships with outsourced payroll providers and internal partners, monitoring service quality, resolving operational issues, and ensuring effective payroll delivery.

• Process and review payroll components, including salaries, commissions, bonuses, equity transactions, tax withholdings, benefits, deductions, and off-cycle payments.

• Oversee payroll reconciliations, identify discrepancies, investigate variances, and implement corrective actions to maintain the integrity of payroll data.

• Prepare and review payroll journal entries, accounting reports, and month-end, quarter-end, and year-end accruals.

• Coordinate payroll funding activities and ensure payroll-related financial records are accurate and properly documented.

• Prepare and review statistical and management reports covering compensation, commissions, bonuses, leave, taxes, deductions, and other payroll-related information.

• Monitor compliance with country-specific employment, taxation, social insurance, and statutory reporting requirements.

• Support payroll audits, internal controls, risk management activities, and the maintenance of appropriate documentation and audit trails.

• Maintain and improve payroll standard operating procedures, process documentation, governance frameworks, and control mechanisms.

• Collaborate with HR, Finance, HRIS, Legal, Benefits, and People Operations teams to resolve payroll issues and ensure seamless administration.

• Contribute to global payroll initiatives focused on process standardization, automation, compliance enhancements, reporting improvements, and employee experience.

• Support strategic initiatives established by global payroll leadership and recommend practical improvements to payroll processes and operational efficiency.

Requirements:

• At least six years of progressive payroll experience, including responsibility for regional or multinational payroll operations.

• Demonstrated experience processing payroll across multiple countries in regions such as EMEA, the Americas, and/or APJ, with an understanding of the applicable tax and statutory requirements.

• Experience supporting payroll operations for workforces of 500 or more employees.

• Proven ability to manage relationships with internal stakeholders, external payroll providers, and other service partners.

• Strong knowledge of payroll compliance, statutory reporting, internal controls, audits, and payroll-related risk management.

• Advanced practical experience in payroll reconciliations, payroll accounting, financial reporting, and payroll analytics.

• Experience preparing and reviewing payroll journal entries, investigating discrepancies, and supporting monthly, quarterly, and annual closing activities.

• Intermediate-level proficiency in Microsoft Excel and data modeling, with the ability to analyze payroll data, identify trends, and investigate variances.

• Familiarity with payroll systems such as ADP, Dayforce, or comparable payroll management platforms.

• Strong data analysis and reporting capabilities, including the ability to produce accurate, actionable payroll insights.

• Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple deadlines across different countries and time zones.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across Finance, HR, Legal, and other business functions.

• A proactive, analytical approach to problem-solving, with the ability to identify process inefficiencies and recommend improvements.

• A bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related discipline is preferred.

• Professional certifications such as Certified Payroll Professional (CPP), Global Payroll Management Certificate (GPMC), or an equivalent qualification are preferred.

Benefits:

• Competitive compensation: Salary and compensation arrangements aligned with the role and applicable employment terms.

• Annual bonus opportunities: Performance-based annual bonuses and recognition for high-performing employees.

• Health and family benefits: Comprehensive benefits designed to support employee wellbeing and family needs, subject to eligibility and local plans.

• Retirement benefits: Access to retirement-related benefits in accordance with applicable employment arrangements.

• Flexible work options: Flexible working arrangements designed to support productivity and work-life balance.

• Paid time off: Generous paid leave provisions, subject to applicable policies and local requirements.

• Wellness programs: Resources and initiatives designed to support physical and overall wellbeing.

• Professional development: Access to learning platforms, mentorship opportunities, and leadership development programs.

• Career growth: Opportunities to expand expertise in multinational payroll, finance operations, compliance, and process improvement.

• Inclusive workplace: A collaborative environment supported by employee resource groups and inclusion initiatives.

• Global collaboration: Opportunities to work with international teams and contribute to payroll operations across multiple markets.