Senior Payroll Representative

Dow; Navi Mumbai; On-site; INR 1,100,000 - 1,700,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Base pay and bonus opportunity

Medical and life insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Dow India in Navi Mumbai is seeking a Senior Payroll Representative to join the Payroll and Time & Absence Team. You will drive standardization, automation, and improvements across payroll processes, partnering with HR, Finance, IT, and external vendors.

The role emphasizes governance, compliance, and data-driven insights using Power Platform, AI Copilot, and analytics tools such as Power BI. A Bachelor's degree and 4+ years in payroll are required.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of payroll operations experience, including governance and global payroll environments.
• 2+ years driving transformation, automation, or HR technology initiatives.
• Experience with HRIS and payroll platforms and digital solutions.
• Fluency in English; ability to collaborate across functions and cultures.

Responsibilities

• Drive payroll transformation via standardization, automation, and continuous improvement.
• Identify and implement digital solutions using Power Platform, AI/Copilot, analytics.
• Lead system enhancements, integrations, testing, and optimization across platforms.
• Develop data-driven insights and dashboards to support decision making and KPIs.
• Strengthen payroll governance and compliance with internal policies and regulations.

Skills

Payroll operations

Process improvement

Data analytics

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Workday

SAP SuccessFactors

ADP

ServiceNow

Power Platform

Power BI

AI Copilot

Job description

At Dow, we believe in putting people first and we’re passionate about delivering integrity, respect and safety to our customers, our employees and the planet.Our people are at the heart of our solutions. They reflect the communities we live in and the world where we do business. Their diversity is our strength. We’re a community of relentless problem solvers that offers the daily opportunity to contribute with your perspective, transform industries and shape the future. Our purpose is simple - to deliver a sustainable future for the world through science and collaboration. If you’re looking for a challenge and meaningful role, you’re in the right place.About you and the role:As a Senior Payroll Representative, you will join the Payroll and Time & Absence Team within HR Solutions, based in Navi Mumbai, India. In this role, you will serve as the critical link between Payroll Operations, HR Technology, Finance, Digital Solutions, and Continuous Improvement teams.You will drive payroll standardization, automation, process optimization, reporting enhancements, and technology-enabled transformation initiatives across payroll processes. You will identify opportunities to eliminate manual activities, strengthen controls, enhance the employee experience, and enable scalable payroll operations through digital solutions and data-driven insights. To be successful in this role, you will leverage your payroll expertise, process excellence mindset, technology acumen, project management capabilities, and change management skills to deliver continuous improvements and operational excellence across the payroll function.Responsibilities:Drive payroll transformation through process standardization, automation, and continuous improvement initiatives that enhance efficiency, compliance, and employee experience.Identify and implement digital solutions leveraging Power Platform, AI/Copilot, analytics, and automation technologies to reduce manual effort and improve operational effectiveness.Act as a techno-functional payroll subject matter expert, leading system enhancements, integrations, testing, and optimization across payroll and HR technology platforms.Develop data-driven insights and performance dashboards to support decision-making, monitor KPIs, and identify opportunities for process improvement.Strengthen payroll governance, compliance, and control frameworks while ensuring adherence to regulatory requirements and internal policies.Partners across Payroll, HR, Finance, IT, and external vendors to deliver transformation projects, drive change adoption, and build scalable payroll solutions.Processing information with confidentiality and with a high level of accuracy.Perform activities according to the Dow internal control & compliance framework including internal and external audits.Qualifications:Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Finance, Accounting, Information Systems, Computer Science, Business Administration, or related discipline.Proven payroll professional with 4+ years of experience in payroll operations, compliance, governance, and global payroll environments, including 2+ years driving transformation, automation, or HR technology initiatives.Demonstrated expertise with HRIS and payroll platforms (Workday, SAP SuccessFactors, ADP, ServiceNow), payroll system integrations, and digital solutions leveraging Power Platform, AI/Copilot, and analytics tools such as Power BI.Preferred Skills:Strong track record of leading cross-functional projects, optimizing processes, implementing scalable technology solutions, and using data-driven insights to improve efficiency, controls, employee experience, and operational performance.Understand organizational interdependencies and experience working across functions and cultures.Experience in high volume operational environments is required.Good problem solving, critical thinking skills and managing competing priorities.Fluency in English is mandatory.Additional notes:Relocation assistance is not available with this position.The ability to accommodate flexible schedule aligned with international time Zone is essential.Benefits – What Dow offers youWe invest in you.Dow invests in total rewards programs to help you manage all aspects of you: your pay, your health, your life, your future, and your career. You bring your background, talent, and perspective to work every day. Dow rewards that commitment by investing in your total wellbeing.Here are just a few highlights of what you would be offered as a Dow employee:Equitable and market-competitive base pay and bonus opportunity across our global markets, along with locally relevant incentives.Benefits and programs to support your physical, mental, financial, and social well-being, to help you get the care you need...when you need it.Competitive retirement program that may include company-provided benefits, savings opportunities, financial planning, and educational resources to help you achieve your long term financial-goals.Employee stock purchase programs (availability varies depending on location).Student Debt Retirement Savings Match Program (U.S. only).Dow will take the value of monthly student debt payments and apply them as if they are contributions to the Employees’ Savings Plan (401(k)), helping employees reach the Company match.Robust medical and life insurance packages that offer a variety of coverage options to meet your individual needs. Travel insurance is also available in certain countries/locations.Opportunities to learn and grow through training and mentoring, work experiences, community involvement and team building.Workplace culture empowering role-based flexibility to maximize personal productivity and balance personal needs.Competitive yearly vacation allowance.Paid time off for new parents (birthing and non-birthing, including adoptive and foster parents).Paid time off to care for family members who are sick or injured.Paid time off to support volunteering and Employee Resource Group’s (ERG) participation.Wellbeing Portal for all Dow employees, our one-stop shop to promote wellbeing, empowering employees to take ownership of their entire wellbeing journey.On-site fitness facilities to help stay healthy and active (availability varies depending on location).Employee discounts for online shopping, cinema tickets, gym memberships and more.Additionally, some of our locations might offer:Transportation allowance (availability varies depending on location)Meal subsidiaries/vouchers (availability varies depending on location)Carbon-neutral transportation incentives e.g. bike to work (availability varies depending on location)Join our team, we can make a difference together.About Dow Chemical International Pvt LtdDow Chemical International Private Limited (Dow India) aims to be the most innovative, sustainable, inclusive customer-centric materials science company. The company is committed to delivering the right solutions to its customers’ challenges. With broadest technology sets spanning performance materials, industrial intermediates, and plastics Dow India delivers differentiated science-based products and solutions in high-growth segments, such as packaging, infrastructure, automobile, and consumer care.A Great Place to Work Certified company with approximately over 1000 employees, its operations comprise of manufacturing sites, innovation center, established centers of excellence, and commercial office. As a responsible corporate, the company supports its Corporate Social Responsibility (program) with technology expertise and employee volunteerism. Dow India works with non-profit partners towards the empowerment of differently abled, women, and children in communities where it operates. The company aims to redefine the societal blueprint, by supporting holistic sustainability and circular economy initiatives.As part of our dedication to inclusion, Dow is committed to equal opportunities in employment. We encourage every employee to bring their whole self to work each day to not only deliver more value, but also have a more fulfilling career. Further information regarding Dow's equal opportunities is available on www.dow.com.