Payroll Specialist, India & APAC Operations

HID Global Corporation; Kulai; On-site; MYR 39,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Benefits & leave

Inclusive culture

Career development

Global organization

Job summary

HID Global in India & APAC is seeking a Payroll Specialist to support accurate, compliant India & APAC payroll delivery. You will help transition payroll from ADP to an in-house BIPO model and support payroll processing, statutory compliance, payroll accounting, and employee payroll queries.

You will work with HR, Finance, vendors and employees in a multinational shared services environment, requiring strong India payroll knowledge and attention to detail.

Qualifications

• Fluent English communication skills, written and verbal.
• Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, HR, Business Administration, or related field.
• Minimum 3–5 years' hands-on India payroll experience.
• Strong knowledge of India payroll legislation, taxation, labour laws, and statutory compliance requirements.
• Experience working with outsourced payroll providers, preferably ADP.
• Experience supporting payroll implementation, migration, or in-house payroll build projects is advantageous.
• Multinational or shared services payroll experience is preferred, with opportunity to build broader international payroll exposure.
• Exposure to payroll accounting, reconciliations, and month-end payroll processes is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Support accurate, compliant, and timely end-to-end India payroll operations.
• Validate payroll inputs such as hires, terminations, salary changes, bonuses, incentives, and employee updates.
• Perform payroll calculations, reconciliations, validations, and audit checks before finalization.
• Support payroll approvals, salary disbursements, statutory payments, and Full & Final settlements.
• Support employee payroll queries, including escalations, with timely resolution and documentation.
• Maintain payroll records, supporting documentation, and audit trails.
• Assist with payroll procedures, process documentation, controls, and user guides.
• Support process improvement, automation, and standardization.

Skills

Payroll processing

ADP experience

Excel advanced

Attention to detail

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

ADP

BIPO

Job description

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An Amazing Career Opportunity foraPayroll Specialist, India & APAC!!

Job ID: 51446

Do you LOVE being sitting within APAC Payroll Shared Services and support accurate, compliant, and timely India & APAC payroll delivery. Helping Payroll Lead in India transition payroll from ADP to an in-house BIPO model and support payroll processing, statutory compliance, payroll accounting, and employee payroll queries. And also sometimes will be the back up to support rest of APAC countries? If so, we want to hear from you!

Who are we?

HID powers the trusted identities of the world’s people, places, and things, allowing people to transact safely, work productively and travel freely.

As ourPayroll Specialist, India & APAC, you’ll support HID’s successby:

Summary

The India Payroll Specialist will sit within APAC Payroll Shared Services and support accurate, compliant, and timely India & APAC payroll delivery. The role will mainly help Payroll Lead in India transition payroll from ADP to an in-house BIPO model and support payroll processing, statutory compliance, payroll accounting, and employee payroll queries. And also sometimes will be the back up to support rest of APAC countries.

This role requires strong India payroll knowledge, attention to detail, and the ability to work with HR, Finance, vendors, authorities, and employees in a multinational shared services environment.

Duties and Responsibilities include the following:

Payroll Operations

• Support accurate, compliant, and timely end-to-end India payroll operations.
• Validate payroll inputs such as hires, terminations, salary changes, bonuses, incentives, and employee updates.
• Perform payroll calculations, reconciliations, validations, and audit checks before finalization.
• Support payroll approvals, salary disbursements, statutory payments, and Full & Final settlements.
• Support employee payroll queries, including escalations, with timely resolution and documentation.
• Maintain payroll records, supporting documentation, and audit trails.

Payroll Transformation & Implementation

• Support the ADP to BIPO transition, including testing, data validation, parallel runs, UAT, and post-go-live support.
• Assist with payroll procedures, process documentation, controls, and user guides.
• Support process improvement, automation, and standardization.
• Participate in payroll implementation and transformation projects as required.

YourExperienceand Background include:

Education and Experience

• Fluent English communication skills, written and verbal, are essential.
• Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, HR, Business Administration, or related field.
• Minimum 3-5 years' hands-on India payroll experience.
• Strong knowledge of India payroll legislation, taxation, labour laws, and statutory compliance requirements.
• Experience working with outsourced payroll providers, preferably ADP.
• Experience supporting payroll implementation, migration, or in-house payroll build projects is advantageous.
• Multinational or shared services payroll experience is preferred, with opportunity to build broader international payroll exposure.
• Exposure to payroll accounting, reconciliations, and month-end payroll processes is desirable.

Technical Skills

• Strong Excel skills, including Pivot Tables, XLOOKUP/VLOOKUP, reconciliations, and payroll data analysis.
• Experience with payroll systems such as ADP, BIPO, or similar payroll platforms.
• Proficient in Microsoft 365 applications, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Teams.

Competency

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Customer-focused with excellent communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Strong stakeholder relationship and teamwork skills.
• Proactive, improvement-focused, and comfortable supporting payroll transformation.

What we can offer you:

• Competitive salary and rewards package
• Competitive benefits and annual leave offering, allowing for work-life balance
• A vibrant, welcoming & inclusive culture
• Extensive career development opportunities and resources to maximize your potential
• To be a part of a global organization that is pioneering the hardware, software and services that allow people to confidently navigate the physical and digital worlds

Why apply?

• Empowerment: You’ll work as part of a global team in a flexible workenvironment, learning and enhancing your expertise. We welcome an opportunity to meet you and learn about your unique talents, skills, and experiences. You don’t need to check all the boxes.If you have most of the skills and experience, we want you to apply.
• Innovation: You embrace challenges and want to drive change. You'll have opportunities to share insights and contribute forward-thinking ideas that shape future outcomes.
• Integrity: You are results-orientated, reliable, and straightforward and value being treated accordingly. We want all our employees to be themselves, to feel appreciated and accepted.

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HID is committed to building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workforce that reflects the global communities we serve. As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We evaluate applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic. Our goal is to create a workplace that empowers everyone to thrive and be their authentic selves, fostering an environment of mutual respect and inclusivity. If you have a disability and require assistance or accommodation to participate in the application process or to perform essential job functions, please contact [e-mail] .

Immigration Sponsorship Not Available

• Applicants for this position must be currently and legally authorized to reside and work in the hiring country.
• HID Global will not offer immigration sponsorship or assume sponsorship of an employment visa for this position.
• International relocation or remote work arrangements outside of the hiring country will not be considered.

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