Payroll Manager, India

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The Payroll Manager will oversee and supervise the organization’s payroll functions, ensuring pay is processed on time, accurately, and in compliance with government regulations.

Working as part of the APAC Finance team you will be responsible for APAC entities payroll processing, in line with payroll processes and policies of the HireRight group of companies through:

• Implements, maintains, and reviews payroll processing systems to ensure timely and accurate processing of payroll transactions including salaries, benefits, garnishments, taxes, and other deductions
• Ensures accurate and timely processinf of payroll updates including new hires, terminations, and changes to pay rates
• Oversee processing of payroll changes (e.g. new hires, terminations, raises) and system changes/upgrades)
• Ensuring compliance with current government regulations, Federal, State, and Local payroll, wage, and hour laws and best practices
• Prepares and maintains accurate records and reports of payroll transactions.  Ensure government reporting is timely and correct
• Prepare payroll related journal entries for monthly accounting close.
• Liaise with auditors and manage payroll tax audits. Facilitates audits by providing records and documentation to auditors.
• Identifies and recommends improvements to payroll processing software, systems, and procedures to drive efficiencies
• Ensure timeliness and completeness in timekeeping and payroll systems changes
• Establishing and implementing policies on such matters as garnishments and payroll advancements to employees 
• Hiring, training, developing and supervising payroll staff. Oversees the daily workflow of the team
• Collaborate with Human Resources, Finance teams and 3rd party Payroll providers
• Resolve issues and answer payroll-related queries
• Maintain employee confidence and protect operations by keeping information confidential

Required skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Human Resources, or related field
• 8-10 years of proven experience related to payroll administration with a deep knowledge of payroll regulations and procedures
• Extensive knowledge of the payroll function including preparation, balancing, internal control, and payroll taxes
• Excellent understanding of multi-location payroll and taxes
• Fluent English, experience working in a global company preferred
• Excellent oral, written and presentation skills
• Able to work individually and within a team effectively at all levels of an organization
• Excellent organizational skills with a keen eye for details
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Integrity, proactive and results oriented, ability to work under strict timelines
• Strong supervisory and leadership skills
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software
• Proficient with payroll software

Please submit resume/CV in English.

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