Payroll - Specialist - India

The Role:

At Aptia, we consider our colleagues to be our greatest asset. Their creativity, talent, and eagerness to learn are fundamental to our company's success. Recruiting, developing, and retaining exceptional individuals are crucial for Aptia's future.

We are seeking a bright, energetic, and driven individual for the role, someone with prior HR operations experience and a desire to deepen their understanding of people processes. In this role, you will provide timely project and process support to employees, managers, and other People Team professionals, ensuring a superior service experience for those needing assistance. Additionally, you will enhance the productivity of your colleagues by supporting their projects and day-to-day tasks.

This position is based at our Powai, Mumbai office and reports to the Manager of the People Operations Team.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee complete payroll management, including accurate processing of salaries, deductions, adjustments, and bonuses for local and global companies.
• Manage and Coordinate with Vendor for PF / ESI, Shops & Establishments and payments in compliance to the local Labor Law provisions.
• Ensure timely and accurate execution of payroll & statutory compliance, 100% align both local and global compliance.
• Prepare and submit monthly/yearly returns, challans, and other necessary documents, ensuring compliance with legal requirements.
• Address and resolve employee payroll queries in a timely and professional manner.
• Provide guidance and support to employees regarding payroll-related matters.
• Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal payroll regulations and guidelines.
• Prepare and submit required payroll reports and filings.
• Stay updated with changes in payroll laws and regulations in all relevant geographies.
• Lead and participate in payroll projects aimed at improving payroll processes and systems.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and implement solutions to enhance efficiency and accuracy.
• Conduct payroll sessions and training programs for employees to enhance their understanding of payroll processes.

Requirements

1. A minimum of bachelor's degree or its equivalent.
2. 4 to 8 years of professional experience managing India Payroll.
3. Prior experience in Workday is an added advantage but not limited to it. SuccessFactors, SAP HCM, Oracle Fusion and other HCM experience can also be considered.
4. Good knowledge of India Payroll or US Payroll
5. Should be comfortable for US Shift - US Payroll
6. Prior knowledge of defining and stabilizing, SOP creation are added advantage.
7. Excellent written and spoken communication skills.
8. Should have handled a team.
9. Proven ability to learn quickly, behave professionally, and proactively take responsibility.
10. Ability to work collaboratively or independently.
11. Demonstrate high level of discretion relating to confidential information.
12. Team Management is an added advantage
13. Self-motivated and can-do attitude.