People Consulting-Payroll Implementation and Consulting-Staff

EY; Chennai; On-site; INR 600,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

EY in India is seeking experienced Staff/Consultants with payroll expertise to join the People Consulting team. This role supports global payroll advisory, transformation engagements, and works with distributed teams across geographies.

You will develop payroll processes, map controls, and contribute to methodologies, templates and thought leadership to strengthen EY's Payroll Advisory offering. The role may involve travel and collaboration across EY member firms.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of relevant experience in payroll operations, payroll consulting, payroll implementation, HR transformation or workforce management.
• Experience in payroll advisory, payroll transformation, payroll implementation or payroll technology projects.
• Understanding of end-to-end payroll lifecycle and key controls (inputs, gross-to-net, remittances, reporting).

Responsibilities

• Support delivery of global payroll advisory, transformation and implementation engagements in collaboration with GDS teams and EY member firms.
• Participate in payroll current-state assessments, discovery workshops, stakeholder interviews and documentation of findings, risks and improvement opportunities.
• Support payroll process design, operating model analysis, vendor assessment, requirements gathering and preparation of business and functional documentation.
• Develop process maps, SOPs, work instructions, project trackers and client-ready presentations.
• Assist with payroll data collection and analysis across inputs, remittances, controls and reporting.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Documentation

Communication

Travel flexibility

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in commerce/finance/hr/Business Administration

Tools

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Job description

People Consulting-Payroll Implementation and Consulting-Staff

Other locations: Primary Location Only

Requisition ID: 1752374

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We’ll help you succeed in a globally connected powerhouse of diverse teams and take your career wherever you want it to go.

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About Global Delivery Services

Global Delivery Services refers to EY's worldwide network of service delivery centers. The GDS team plays an important role in EY’s strategy by ensuring effective support to EY’s growth agenda.

Our journey started in 2002 with approximately 200 people. Today we stand at 80,000+ professionals in ten locations around the world. We operate in Argentina, China, Hungary, India, Philippines, Poland, Sri Lanka, Mexico, Spain and the United Kingdom.

Client service is focused on providing Consulting, Assurance, Tax, Strategy & Transactions, and Knowledge support to our clients around the world. The teams enable account teams worldwide to provide seamless, high-quality, value-added support, helping deliver exceptional client service.

Enablement Services provides cost-effective, high-skilled, and innovative services to support EY’s global and local enablement teams. Markets, BMC, AWS, Finance and Accounting, Risk Management, Procurement, People Shared Services, IT Service Delivery and IT Global Infrastructure services, are among the services offered by Enablement Services.

Our innovation specialists serve the GDS Client Service and Enablement Services teams, along with Service Lines, Core Business Services and Sectors. The team brings the desired environment, technologies and skilled teams together for facilitation, rapid prototyping and innovative thinking. The competencies offered include analytics, digital, user experience, mobile technology, infrastructure, Microsoft technologies and open innovation.

The opportunity

We are looking for experienced Staff / Consultants with expertise in Payroll to join the People Consulting team. This is an opportunity to support global payroll advisory and transformation engagements, work with distributed teams across geographies, and build strong functional knowledge across payroll processes, operating models and technology.

Your key responsibilities

• Support delivery of global payroll advisory, transformation and implementation engagements in collaboration with GDS teams and EY member firms.
• Participate in payroll current-state assessments, discovery workshops, stakeholder interviews and documentation of findings, risks and improvement opportunities.
• Support payroll process design, operating model analysis, vendor assessment, requirements gathering and preparation of business and functional documentation.
• Develop process maps, standard operating procedures, work instructions, project trackers, status reports and client-ready presentations.
• Support data collection and analysis across payroll inputs, gross-to-net processing, payroll remittances, controls, interfaces, reporting and workforce management processes.
• Assist with payroll implementation activities, including requirements traceability, test scenario preparation, data validation, defect tracking, user acceptance testing and deployment readiness.
• Work as part of a global distributed team and ensure quality, accuracy and timeliness of assigned deliverables.
• Maintain effective communication with project team members and client stakeholders, proactively highlighting risks, dependencies and issues.
• Contribute to payroll methodologies, templates, accelerators, proposals and thought leadership materials that strengthen the Payroll Advisory offering.
• Demonstrate continuous learning and develop subject-matter expertise in one or more payroll service areas or technology platforms.

Skills and attributes for success

• High integrity and commitment to working in a new and challenging environment.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and documentation skills, with attention to detail.
• Ability to manage ambiguity, organize work independently and be proactive.
• Strong verbal and written communication and presentation skills.
• Cross-cultural awareness and sensitivity when working with global teams.
• High energy levels, agility, adaptability and willingness to learn.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet agreed timelines.
• Open to travel nationally and internationally for approved client projects, in line with EY and country-specific travel advisory guidelines.

To qualify for the role, you must have

• 2-5 years of relevant experience in payroll operations, payroll consulting, payroll implementation, HR transformation or workforce management.
• Practical exposure to payroll advisory, payroll transformation, payroll implementation or payroll technology projects.
• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in commerce, Finance, Human Resources, Business Administration or a related discipline.
• Understanding of the end-to-end payroll lifecycle and key controls, including payroll inputs, gross-to-net processing, remittances, reconciliations and reporting.
• Experience in process documentation, requirements gathering, data analysis, testing or project coordination.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint and Word.
• Experience of working in consulting, shared services, payroll provider or global delivery environment.

Ideally, you'll also have

• Exposure to one or more payroll platforms such as ADP, Dayforce, Workday, SAP, Oracle or PeopleSoft.
• Experience in payroll assessments, process improvement, vendor selection, payroll outsourcing or operating model initiatives.Experience in preparing process maps using Visio or similar tools and creating SOPs, work instructions or business requirements documents.
• Exposure to multi-country payroll programs and global payroll vendors.
• Awareness of payroll compliance, governance, risk and control considerations.
• Relevant payroll, project management or technology certification.

What we look for

• Professionals who are independent, self-motivated, proactive and results-oriented, with a commitment to high-quality client service.
• Individuals with relevant payroll experience and the enthusiasm to adapt and learn in a fast-moving consulting environment.
• Team players who are willing to take on new responsibilities, work across geographies and contribute to the continued growth of the Payroll Advisory practice.
• People with a genuine interest in Payroll, Workforce Management and HR Transformation.

What we offer you

At EY, we'll develop you with future-focused skills and equip you with world-class experiences. We'll empower you in a flexible environment and support your growth through a diverse and inclusive culture of globally connected teams.

To help create an equitable and inclusive experience during the recruitment process, please inform us as soon as possible about any disability-related adjustments or accommodation you may need.

Our commitment

We endeavour to embody our values, fulfil our purpose and champion inclusiveness. Our aim is to cultivate an environment where diverse perspectives are celebrated, and individuals can authentically be themselves and contribute their best.

From entry-level employees to senior leaders, we believe in continuous learning. We offer opportunities to build new skills, take on leadership roles, and connect and grow through mentorship.

People and culture

Our shared values include integrity, respect, teaming, inclusiveness, energy, enthusiasm, courage to lead, and building relationships based on doing the right thing.

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