Specialist HRSS

IHG Hotels & Resorts; Gurgaon; On-site; INR 800,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Job summary

IHG Hotels & Resorts in Gurgaon seeks a payroll and HRIS specialist to process payroll and vendor payments with high accuracy while ensuring compliance with SLA and audit standards. You will act as the SME for payroll systems, support internal teams, and drive process improvements across global HR shared services.

A focus on cross-country payroll familiarity and vendor coordination is essential. The role involves troubleshooting inquiries, generating ad hoc reports, and collaborating with global

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in relevant field or equivalent experience.
• CPP or equivalent payroll certification is advantageous.
• Formal qualification in HR or Project Management is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Process payroll and vendor payments accurately and timely.
• Be the SME for payroll and related systems.
• Provide support to Hotels, Reservations, and corporate teams for escalated issues.
• Troubleshoot payroll inquiries and propose resolution options.

Skills

HRIS knowledge

Time & Attendance

US payroll knowledge

PeopleSoft Finance

Reporting tools

Project management

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

CPP certification

HR/PM qualification

Tools

PeopleSoft Finance

HRIS software

Payroll systems

Reporting tools

Job description

Job Description:

Role Purpose

With minimal guidance, act as part of a team to process transactions in accordance with Service Level Agreements. Follow appropriate accounting, finance and/or Human Resources policies and procedures in assigned function. Identify discrepancies, clear errors, and perform root-cause analysis on payroll, benefits and HR transactional activities within HRSS. Lead the continuous improvement of all areas in process scope. Contribute to the tracking and report specific Service Level Agreement requirements and metrics.

Key Accountabilities

• Timely and accurately process payroll and vendor payments
• Be the SME (subject matter expert) for payroll and related systems
• Provide customer support to Hotels, Reservations, and corporate teams for escalated issues, identifying trends and future opportunities.
• Independently troubleshoot payroll inquiries and notify manager of options to resolve challenges
• Independently work with payroll and other vendors to ensure that all services are delivered to agreed costs and Service Level Agreements.
• Independently identify process/system challenges including resolving system-wide user issues with vendor.
• Ensure that all processes meet internal audit standards as well as SSAE standards, working to support any external audit requests.
• Assist system users with entry, audits, and reconciliation. Independently own error research, identify discrepancies, clear errors, and perform root-cause analysis to make recommendations for system/process changes or payroll transactional activities to prevent recurrence. Escalate issues as needed with suggestions for resolution.
• Working with the AMER HR team, Compensation and Benefits, and the Global HR Shared Services team, identify opportunities to facilitate process improvements to deliver improved efficiency and effectiveness. Drive change through communication, documentation, and feedback.
• Independently create ad hoc reports as needed outside of standard as requested. Use reports and data to look for process improvements and system issues
• Share best practices and learnings (formal and informal) to improve service delivery

Key Skills & Experiences

Educational Attainment

• Bachelor's Degree in relevant field of work or an equivalent combination of education and work-related experience. Certification in US payroll - CPP or equivalent
• A formal qualification in Human Resources or Project Management would be an advantage

Critical Experience & Expertise

• 3-5 years in Human Resources/HRIS/Financial Accounting/Payroll roles. Experience of working in a multi-country environment or experience of working in several different countries.
• Experience of working with an outsource vendor.

Technical Skills & Knowledge

• Knowledge of HR Information systems
• Knowledge of Time and Attendance solutions
• Knowledge of US Payroll and other Americas countries services
• Knowledge of Peoplesoft Finance system
• Technical expertise in systems reporting tools
• Project and change management
• Demonstrates clear, concise, and succinct communication skills including adapting both verbal and written communication to the needs and level of the user