Payroll Team Lead - Global Payroll

Accenture; Mumbai; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Accenture is seeking an experienced Payroll Team Leader in Mumbai to oversee the global payroll process. The ideal candidate has 6+ years in payroll processing and a solid understanding of payroll fundamentals.

This role involves leadership and collaboration with internal teams and external partners, focusing on timely and accurate payroll delivery.

Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and experience in a leadership role are essential for this position.

Qualifications

• 6+ years experience supporting payroll processing, ideally in global payroll environments.
• Strong understanding of payroll fundamentals and control readiness.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel with strong analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee end-to-end payroll processing ensuring timely delivery.
• Lead payroll control activities including data validation and reconciliations.
• Act as escalation point for payroll queries to drive resolution.

Skills

Payroll processing

Leadership

Data validation

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Job description

Payroll Team Leader Global Payroll

Location: India

Employment Type: Full-time

Role Summary

We are seeking an experienced Payroll Team Leader to support and oversee the end-to-end processing of payroll within a global shared services and operating model. The role will focus on ensuring accurate, compliant, and timely payroll processing delivery, while providing day-to-day leadership and guidance to a team and working closely with internal payroll teams, internal partners, and external vendors.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee and support end-to-end payroll processing as per defined service calendars, ensuring timely delivery and adherence to SLAs.
• Lead payroll control activities including data validation, reconciliations, variance analysis, and post-payroll checks; ensure issues are logged, tracked, and resolved.
• Review and support processing of payroll inputs including new hires, leavers, salary changes, bonuses, overtime, deductions, and statutory elements.
• Act as an escalation point for payroll queries and data issues; liaise with internal partners and employees to drive resolution.
• Coordinate with external payroll vendors to support accurate payroll delivery, issue resolution, and service performance tracking.
• Oversee post payroll reporting activities and ensure reporting accuracy and timeliness.
• Ensure payroll processing aligns with internal controls, audit requirements, and regional governance standards; support audit requests and evidence gathering.
• Maintain and review payroll process documentation, standard operating procedures (SOPs) and knowledge transfer materials; ensure the team follows documented processes.
• Support payroll transition, stabilisation, and continuous improvement initiatives; identify opportunities to improve accuracy, controls, and efficiency.
• Provide day-to-day guidance, workload prioritisation, and coaching to team members to meet delivery timelines and quality standards.

Qualifications

• 68+ years experience supporting payroll processing, ideally within global payroll environments; prior experience in leading or supervising a team is preferred.
• Strong understanding of payroll fundamentals (gross-to-net, statutory deductions, payroll controls) and control/audit readiness.
• Experience with enterprise payroll systems and vendor-supported payroll delivery models.
• Proficient Microsoft Excel skills and strong analytical capability.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage strict payroll deadlines across multiple priorities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English, with ability to manage stakeholders and escalations.