Senior Payroll Specialist

Appian Corporation; Chennai District; On-site; INR 1,100,000 - 1,900,000; Full time

Job summary

Appian Corporation in Chennai seeks a Senior Payroll Specialist to oversee monthly payroll cycles across APAC, ensuring accuracy, compliance and a seamless employee payroll experience. You will collaborate with HR, Finance and external vendors, perform audits, and drive process improvements while maintaining strict data confidentiality and adherence to local payroll laws.

This role requires 5+ years of payroll experience and a strong analytical mindset, with excellent communication and the

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, Human Resources or related field is preferred.
• 5+ years of payroll experience is a strong advantage.
• Strong execution skills, analytical mindset, and attention to details with the ability to work independently.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the entire monthly payroll cycles across India, Australia, Japan, and Singapore.
• Ensure accurate payrolls for new hires, exits, promotions, transfers and all types of variable pays.
• Conduct audits and reconciliations to identify and resolve payroll discrepancies.
• Collaborate with HR and different stakeholders on onboarding documentation, monthly variable pay, and all monthly payroll inputs.
• Monitor compliance with local payroll legislation and tax requirements.
• Maintain up to date employee records in HRIS/payroll systems and support all employee payroll related inquiries.
• Partner with third-party vendors and provide global payroll backup support.
• Identify process improvements and strengthen payroll system controls.
• Deliver professional customer service to employees and internal stakeholders.

Skills

Payroll processing

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting or HR

Tools

Workday

Cloudpay

Excel

Job description

Here at Appian, our values of Intensity and Excellence define who we are. We set high standards and live up to them, ensuring that everything we do is done with care and quality. We approach every challenge with ambition and commitment, holding ourselves and each other accountable to achieve the best results. When you join Appian, you’ll be part of a passionate team dedicated to accomplishing hard things, together.

We are looking for a highly skilled Senior Payroll Specialist to join our global payroll team. In this role, you will oversee payroll operations across APAC ensuring accuracy, compliance, and a seamless employee payroll experience. You will work closely with HR, Finance, and external vendors to deliver timely and compliant payroll while continuously improving processes.

What You’ll Do

• Oversee the entire monthly payroll cycles across India, Australia, Japan, and Singapore.
• Ensure accurate payrolls for new hires, exits, promotions, transfers and all types of variable pays.
• Conduct audits and reconciliations to identify and resolve payroll discrepancies.
• Collaborate with HR and different stakeholders on onboarding documentation, monthly variable pay, and all monthly payroll inputs.
• Monitor compliance with local payroll legislation and tax requirements.
• Maintain up to date employee records in HRIS/payroll systems and support all employee payroll related inquiries.
• Partner with third-party vendors and provide global payroll backup support.
• Identify process improvements and strengthen payroll system controls.
• Deliver professional customer service to employees and internal stakeholders.

About you

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, Human Resources or related field is preferred.
• 5+ years of payroll experience is a strong advantage.
• Strong execution skills, analytical mindset, and attention to details with the ability to work independently.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Tools & Skills You’ll Bring

• Intermediate to advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, data analysis).
• Experience with Workday and Cloudpay is a plus.
• Ability to work with tight deadlines and handle sensitive data with professionalism and confidentiality.

Tools and Resources

• Training and Development: During onboarding, we focus on equipping new hires with the skills and knowledge for success through department-specific training. Continuous learning is a central focus at Appian, with dedicated mentorship and the First-Friend program.
• Growth Opportunities: Appian provides a diverse array of growth and development opportunities, including our leadership program tailored for new and aspiring managers, a comprehensive library of specialized department training through Appian University, skills based training, and tuition reimbursement.
• Community: We’ll immerse you into our community rooted in respect starting on day one. Appian fosters inclusivity through employee-led affinity groups that build stronger internal and external networks.

Benefits

Appian offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, wellbeing, and financial future. Benefits may include health coverage, Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with free mental health support, life and disability insurance, an Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP), a retirement/pension plan, wellness dollars, tuition reimbursement, family-forming benefits and more. Benefits vary by country—please ask your Talent Acquisition contact for details specific to the location you are applying to.

About Appian

Appian provides AI automation for mission-critical work. We automate complex processes in large enterprises and governments. Our platform is known for its unique reliability and scale. We’ve been automating processes for more than 25 years and understand enterprise operations.

Equal Opportunity

Appian is an equal opportunity employer that strives to attract and retain the best talent. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Appian provides reasonable accommodations to applicants in accordance with all applicable laws. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at [e-mail].