Senior Payroll Analyst

Jobtailor; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,000,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor seeks an experienced payroll professional to manage end-to-end monthly and fortnightly payroll processing across APAC and EMEA, including India-based operations in Bengaluru.

You will validate gross-to-net calculations, off-cycles, retros, and reconciliations; review reports and audit files; ensure statutory compliance; and partner with ADP Celergo and other providers to drive accuracy, SLAs, and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• 6–8 years of progressive payroll experience with multi-country exposure in EMEA
• Strong command of payroll processing and statutory compliance across APAC and EMEA
• Hands-on experience with ADP Celergo; ADP Vantage/ADP Streamline is a plus
• Proficiency with Oracle HCM payroll integrations and data validation
• Experience using a helpdesk/case tool such as ServiceNow for payroll tickets and SLAs
• Understanding of GL mapping, payroll accounting, and bank/payment files
• Advanced Excel, including lookups, pivots, and reconciliations
• Strong data accuracy and numerical reasoning
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management across time zones
• Country-specific payroll expertise including India, Singapore, Australia, New Zealand, Japan, UAE, Belgium, Switzerland
• Knowledge of benefits in payroll, shadow payroll, and mobility/expat cases
• Lean/Six Sigma mindset and continuous improvement track record
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in related field, or equivalent experience
• Ability to support cross-regional time zones during payroll cycles and critical cut-offs
• Knowledge of payroll calculations, statutory filings/remittances, year-end reporting, GL and reconciliations, and interface validations
• Knowledge of country payroll laws, social security, pensions/super, tax deadlines, and reporting formats
• Experience with Oracle HCM, Workday, and helpdesk tools
• Ownership, integrity, attention to detail, problem-solving, discretion with sensitive data, and collaboration

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end monthly and fortnightly payroll processing across APAC and EMEA
• Prepare, validate, and process gross-to-net calculations, off-cycles, retros, and reconciliations
• Review pre- and post-payroll reports, audit files, GL postings, and variance analyses
• Ensure statutory compliance with local tax, social security, pension, and benefits
• Maintain controls, documentation, and audit readiness for internal and external audits
• Coordinate year-end activities and ensure timely filings
• Partner with ADP Celergo and other in-country providers on processing, SLAs, and issue resolution
• Monitor vendor performance, conduct root-cause analyses, drive improvements
• Validate and reconcile Oracle HCM inbound/outbound payroll interfaces
• Manage payroll queries via helpdesk tools such as ServiceNow or Freshservice
• Reconcile payroll accounts and support journal entries and month-end close
• Support treasury with funding files, bank payments, net pay, and remittances
• Maintain and enhance SOPs, process maps, and control checklists
• Lead or participate in country transitions, M&A integrations, and new market entry projects
• Track KPIs and improve quality, timeliness, and employee experience
• Enable end-to-end payroll operations across EMEA for a diverse employee population

Skills

End-To-End Payroll Processing

Statutory Compliance

Advanced Excel

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in accounting/finance/HR

Tools

ADP Celergo

Oracle HCM

ServiceNow

Freshservice

Workday

Job description

• Manage end-to-end monthly and fortnightly payroll processing across multiple APAC and EMEA countries
• Prepare, validate, and process gross-to-net calculations, off-cycles, retrospectives, and reconciliations
• Review pre- and post-payroll reports, audit files, GL postings, and variance analyses
• Ensure statutory compliance with local tax, social security, pension, and benefit-in-kind requirements
• Maintain controls, documentation, and audit readiness for internal and external audits
• Coordinate year-end activities and complete them on time to support employee filing returns
• Partner with ADP Celergo and other in-country payroll providers on processing, SLAs, and issue resolution
• Monitor vendor performance, conduct root-cause analysis, and drive continuous improvements
• Validate and reconcile Oracle HCM inbound and outbound payroll interfaces
• Manage payroll queries through helpdesk/case management tools such as ServiceNow or Freshservice
• Reconcile payroll accounts and support journal entries and month-end close, including accruals and provisions
• Support treasury with funding files, bank payments, net pay, and statutory remittances
• Maintain and enhance SOPs, process maps, and control checklists
• Lead or participate in country transitions, M&A integrations, system enhancements, and new market entry projects
• Track KPIs and improve quality, timeliness, cost, and employee experience
• Enable end-to-end payroll operations across EMEA for a diverse employee population

Requirements

• 6–8 years of progressive payroll experience, with multi-country exposure in EMEA
• Strong command of payroll processing and statutory compliance across APAC and EMEA countries
• Hands-on experience with ADP Celergo; experience with ADP Vantage and ADP Streamline is an advantage
• Proficiency with Oracle HCM payroll integrations and data validation
• Experience using a helpdesk/case tool such as ServiceNow for payroll tickets and SLAs
• Understanding of GL mapping, payroll accounting, and bank/payment files
• Advanced Excel, including lookups, pivots, and reconciliations
• Strong data accuracy and numerical reasoning
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management across time zones
• Country-specific payroll expertise, including examples such as India, Singapore, Australia, New Zealand, Japan, UAE, Belgium, and Switzerland
• Knowledge of benefits in payroll, shadow payroll, and mobility/expat cases
• Lean/Six Sigma mindset and continuous improvement track record
• Bachelor’s degree or master’s in accounting, finance, HR, or a related field, or equivalent experience
• Ability to support cross-regional time zones during payroll cycles and critical cut-offs
• Knowledge of payroll calculations, statutory filings/remittances, year-end reporting, GL and reconciliations, and interface validations
• Knowledge of country payroll laws, social security, pensions/super, tax deadlines, and reporting formats
• Experience with Oracle HCM, Workday, and helpdesk tools
• Ownership, integrity, attention to detail, problem-solving, discretion with sensitive data, and collaboration

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in end-to-end payroll processing, statutory compliance, and payroll accounting across multiple APAC and EMEA countries. Proficient in managing payroll systems, vendor relationships, and continuous improvement initiatives to enhance operational efficiency.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• End-To-End Payroll Processing
• Statutory Compliance
• ADP Celergo Experience
• Oracle HCM Payroll Integrations
• Advanced Excel Proficiency

Hard Skills

• Payroll Processing
• Gross-To-Net Calculations
• GL Mapping
• Payroll Accounting
• Data Validation
• Payroll Calculations
• Statutory Filings
• Reconciliations
• KPI Tracking
• Continuous Improvement

Soft Skills

• Excellent Communication
• Stakeholder Management
• Attention to Detail
• Problem-Solving
• Collaboration

Industry Keywords

• Payroll Compliance
• Social Security
• Pensions
• Tax Deadlines
• Employee Experience
• Country Payroll Laws
• Mobility/Expat Cases
• Lean/Six Sigma
• Audit Readiness
• Multi-Country Payroll

Tools & Technologies

• ADP Celergo
• Oracle HCM
• ServiceNow
• Freshservice
• Workday