Sr Payroll Specialist - India Payroll

gartner; Gurugram District; On-site; INR 800,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Gartner is seeking a Payroll Specialist to support non-US payroll operations, focusing on India. You will coordinate monthly and off-cycle payrolls, review payments for accuracy, and process special payments while ensuring local regulatory compliance.

Collaboration with HR and the payroll provider will ensure data integrity and timely reporting. The role requires 3+ years of corporate payroll experience, strong Excel skills, and familiarity with Workday and ADP.

Qualifications

• Accounting or Finance degree preferred.
• Minimum 3 years payroll experience in a corporate environment.
• Experience with India payroll regulations and local compliance.
• Workday and ADP knowledge preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and approve monthly/semi-monthly payrolls for India entities.
• Review off-cycle and manual payments for accuracy.
• Process special payments: commissions, bonuses, severance, overtime.
• Analyze processes to drive efficiencies.
• Resolve payroll queries regarding earnings and deductions.
• Collaborate with HR to keep Workday employee data accurate.
• Review payroll audits and address discrepancies.
• Prepare payroll reports and metrics for management.
• Partner with team leads on project management initiatives.

Skills

Excel

Workday

ADP

Payroll

Cross-functional

Analytics

Education

Accounting or Finance degree

Tools

Workday

ADP

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 you'll 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.

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