Strategic Programs Analyst

Accenture in India; Mumbai; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Accenture in India is seeking a Payroll Data Scientist to optimize payroll operations through data-driven insights. You will build predictive models, automate reporting, and improve payroll accuracy while collaborating with HR, Finance, and IT teams.

You will analyze payroll data, develop dashboards, and design automations to gather data from databases, APIs, and other sources. This role emphasizes data-driven decision making and cross-functional collaboration.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in Python, R, or SQL for data analysis.
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities.
• Experience with data analytics and dashboard tools is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Analyze payroll data to identify trends, anomalies and improvements.
• Design and maintain dashboards and automated reports for stakeholders.
• Collaborate with payroll ops to optimize processes using data insights.
• Integrate AI solutions with internal systems via APIs and data exchanges.
• Execute process steps accurately and contribute to planning and knowledge transfer.

Skills

Programming (Python, R, SQL)

Communication Skills

Problem solving skills

PowerBI

Tableau

Machine Learning

Tools

REST APIs

MS Office

Job description

Job Description

• Data Analysis and Interpretation:
• Utilizing advanced analytical techniques to analyze payroll data, identify trends, anomalies, and opportunities for improvement.
• Use statistical methods and tools to find patterns, trends, and relationships.
• Assist in developing predictive models for payroll forecasting, headcount planning, and cost optimization.
• Reporting and Dashboard Development:
• Designing and maintaining comprehensive dashboards and reports that provide actionable insights to stakeholders.
• Build automations to gather data from various sources like databases, APIs, web scraping, or sensors.
• Process Optimization:
• Collaborate with payroll operations teams to streamline processes and enhance efficiency based on data-driven recommendations.
• Help translate data results into actionable business insights under guidance.
• Integrate Enterprise Systems
• Connect AI solutions to internal systems via APIs
• Support the design and implementation of REST API integrations (authentication, data exchange)
• Work with structured and unstructured data across multiple sources
• Process Support:
• Execute the process accurately and timely as hands on processor.
• Escalate issues and seek advice when faced with complex issues/problems.
• Contributes to a logical plan, realistic estimates and schedule for an activity or project segment.
• Ensure Local Work Instructions are followed and stay updated on process changes.
• Ensure process controls are in place; Maintain, validate and update process documentations.
• Perform “Root Cause Analysis” on issues faces and suggest appropriate corrective action for current remediation and future control.
• Participates in Knowledge Transfer of any process and acquires working knowledge of the process.
• Strengthen work relationship with Onshore Teams and other internal teams.
• Participate in conference calls and prepare ‘minutes of meeting’.

Background Requirements

Minimum Requirement

Evaluation Methodology

Skills & Knowledge Required

Skills / Knowledge

Mandatory Vs Preferred

Measure of Skill Proficiency

Evaluation Methodology

Programming (Python, R, SQL)

Role

Payroll Data Scientist

Accenture Hiring Level

Level 11

Job Description

As a Data Scientist in the Payroll domain, you will support the use of data to help optimize payroll operations, maintain compliance, identify anomalies, and assist decision-making under guidance. You will work with HR, Finance, and IT teams to help build predictive models, automate reporting, and improve payroll accuracy and efficiency.

• Data Analysis and Interpretation:
• Utilizing advanced analytical techniques to analyze payroll data, identify trends, anomalies, and opportunities for improvement.
• Use statistical methods and tools to find patterns, trends, and relationships.
• Assist in developing predictive models for payroll forecasting, headcount planning, and cost optimization.
• Reporting and Dashboard Development:
• Designing and maintaining comprehensive dashboards and reports that provide actionable insights to stakeholders.
• Build automations to gather data from various sources like databases, APIs, web scraping, or sensors.
• Process Optimization:
• Collaborate with payroll operations teams to streamline processes and enhance efficiency based on data-driven recommendations.
• Help translate data results into actionable business insights under guidance.
• Integrate Enterprise Systems
• Connect AI solutions to internal systems via APIs
• Support the design and implementation of REST API integrations (authentication, data exchange)
• Work with structured and unstructured data across multiple sources
• Process Support:
• Execute the process accurately and timely as hands on processor.
• Escalate issues and seek advice when faced with complex issues/problems.
• Contributes to a logical plan, realistic estimates and schedule for an activity or project segment.
• Ensure Local Work Instructions are followed and stay updated on process changes.
• Ensure process controls are in place; Maintain, validate and update process documentations.
• Perform “Root Cause Analysis” on issues faces and suggest appropriate corrective action for current remediation and future control.
• Participates in Knowledge Transfer of any process and acquires working knowledge of the process.
• Strengthen work relationship with Onshore Teams and other internal teams.
• Participate in conference calls and prepare ‘minutes of meeting’.

Background Requirements

Criteria

Minimum Requirement

Evaluation Methodology

Skills & Knowledge Required

Skills / Knowledge

Mandatory Vs Preferred

Measure of Skill Proficiency

Evaluation Methodology

Programming (Python, R, SQL)
Mandatory Met Expectation /Not Met Expectation Practice Hands-on experience with APIs i. REST APIs, authentication (OAuth, tokens) ii.System integration experience Mandatory Met Expectation /Not Met Expectation Practice Payroll Knowledge Preferred Met Expectation /Not Met Expectation Interview Statistics & Math (Probability, regression, hypothesis testing) Mandatory Met Expectation /Not Met Expectation Practice Payroll Systems (Example: Workday / Dayforce / SAP) and CRM/Workflow tools (SNOW / WQM / CRM etc.) Preferred Met Expectation /Not Met Expectation Interview MS Office Preferred Met Expectation /Not Met Expectation Practice Machine Learning (Classification, clustering, recommendation systems) Preferred Met Expectation /Not Met Expectation Practice Communication Skills Mandatory Met Expectation /Not Met Expectation Interview Data Modelling / Analytics (Example: PowerBI / Tableau / MS Access) Mandatory Met Expectation /Not Met Expectation Practice Microsoft PowerApps Mandatory Met Expectation /Not Met Expectation Practice Power Query Mandatory Met Expectation /Not Met Expectation Practice Problem solving skills (Analytical skills / Collaborative thinking/ Adaptable to change) Mandatory Met Expectation /Not Met Expectation Interview Note for Sourcing
Candidate meets the educational, industry & role specific experience criteria to be put across HR screening
Note for HR Screening Candidate meets the sourcing criteria & within the standard compensation bracket for the role, basic communication skills to be put through for written assessment
Note for Ops Interview Candidate nearer to the target on skill/knowledge required should be put on hold and considered again depending on the pipeline of the resources available to meet the hiring targets
Note for Offer Management Candidates fit the role requirement but above the standard compensation offered should be referred to delivery/transition lead for decision