Senior Payroll Specialist - India Payroll

Gartner; Gurugram District; Hybrid; INR 700,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Gartner is seeking a Payroll Specialist to support non-US payroll operations with a focus on India. The role involves coordinating monthly payrolls, processing off-cycle payments, and ensuring compliance with local regulations and company policies.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years in payroll, proficiency in ADP/Workday, and strong Excel/Word/Outlook skills. You will work with HR to maintain accurate employee data and respond to payroll inquiries in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Degree in accounting or finance preferred.
• 3+ years of payroll experience, preferably in a corporate setting.
• Experience with ADP and Workday is preferred.
• Experience handling payroll across multiple countries is a plus.
• Strong proficiency in Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive data.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate, review, and approve monthly/semi-monthly payrolls for non-US entities (India focus).
• Prepare and review off-cycle and manual payments ensuring correct calculations and entries.
• Process special payments such as commissions, bonuses, severance, and overtime per local requirements.
• Analyze processes to drive efficiencies and best practices.
• Resolve payroll-related queries and issues, including earnings, deductions, and withholdings.
• Collaborate with HR to update employee data and benefits in Workday.
• Review payroll system audits and address discrepancies with the provider.
• Prepare and analyze payroll reports and metrics for management.
• Partner with team leads on project management initiatives.

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication skills

Time management

Confidentiality

Education

Accounting or Finance degree preferred

Tools

ADP

Workday

Excel

Word

Outlook

Job description

About this role:

This position operates in a fast-paced environment and is responsible for supporting payroll operations for non-US entities, working closely with our managed service payroll provider to ensure accurate and timely payroll processing.

What youll do

• Coordinate, review, and approve monthly and/or semi-monthly payrolls for non-US entities (Focusing for India), ensuring compliance with local regulations and company policies.
• Prepare and review off-cycle and manual payments as required, ensuring all calculations and system entries are correct.
• Process all special payment requests such as commissions, bonuses, severance, and overtime in accordance with local requirements.
• Analyze processes to drive efficiencies and best practices.
• Resolve payroll‑related queries and issues, including those related to earnings, deductions, and statutory withholdings.
• Collaborate with HR to ensure accurate and timely updates of employee data and benefits in the Workday HR system.
• Review payroll system audits and work with the payroll provider to address any discrepancies or issues.
• Prepare and analyze payroll reports and metrics for management as requested.
• Partner with the team leads on all project management initiatives.

What you’ll need:

• Accounting or Finance degree preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years prior payroll experience preferably in a corporate environment
• ADP and Workday knowledge preferred.
• Experience managing payroll across multiple countries or regions is a plus.
• Proven ability to work cross functionally within a team.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive personnel data with discretion.
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and attention‑to‑detail skills.
• Effective influencing and listening skills.
• Strong initiative and drive
• Ability to work effectively in a fast‑paced, high‑pressure environment and meet tight deadlines.
• Demonstrated ability to multi‑task and prioritize effectively.
• Adaptable and proactive in responding to changing business needs.
• Maintain and update payroll process documentation and standard operating procedures (SOPs).

Who you are:

• Motivated, high-potential performer, with demonstrated ability to influence and lead.
• Customer-focused mindset, with a commitment to delivering a positive employee experience.
• Strong communicator with excellent interpersonal skills.
• Able to solve complex problems and successfully manage ambiguity and unexpected change.
• Open to feedback and committed to continuous improvement.
• Consistently high achiever, marked by perseverance, humility, and a positive outlook in the face of challenges.