Associate Director - Global Payroll (18-26 yrs)

Job Description: HR Operations and Global Payroll

Role: HR Operations and Global Payroll

Location: Mumbai/Bengaluru

Work Model: Hybrid (2 days from office, depending on business requirements)

Shift: Primarily US hours, with flexibility for global shifts

Regions Focused: US & UK (Global payroll experience required for these regions)

Key Responsibilities:

- Oversee end-to-end HR operations and global payroll for multiple regions, particularly the US and UK.

- Manage high-volume payroll processes, ensuring accuracy and timely delivery for a large workforce.

- Implement payroll controls such as Input vs Output, Penny testing, mass uploads, and minimum wage rate compliance.

- Ensure seamless processing of employee exits and incorporate exits into payroll.

- Coordinate with payroll vendors and manage vendor relationships to ensure smooth operations.

- Handle payroll for multiple countries concurrently, ensuring compliance with local tax laws and regulations.

- Lead transformation projects to streamline and optimize payroll operations at a global scale.

- Troubleshoot and resolve any payroll discrepancies and issues with a focus on operational efficiency.

- Support the global payroll team and ensure processes are scalable and efficient.

Skills & Experience Required:

- Extensive hands-on payroll operations experience, with in-depth knowledge of payroll systems, processes, and controls.

- Proven experience managing large-scale payroll operations catering to a high-volume workforce.

- Strong understanding of payroll control mechanisms such as penny testing, mass uploads, and wage rate regulations.

- Prior experience working with and managing payroll vendors.

- Ability to manage and execute payroll for multiple countries simultaneously.

- Experience in managing large operations, preferably with global payroll expertise.

- Experience in leading and executing transformation projects within payroll operations.

- Should not just have team handling experience; must be an expert in payroll operations.

Important Note:

- This role is not for project management profiles but for someone who has extensive hands-on experience and understands the real-world complexities of global payroll operations.

Additional Requirements:

- Willingness to travel locally and internationally as needed.

- Flexibility to work in global shifts.