Job Description

HR Payroll Senior Analyst (GSC India)
Reporting to: Senior Payroll Specialist / Payroll Lead (GSC)

Job Description - HR Payroll Senior Analyst

Location: India (GSC)

The Payroll Analyst supports multi‑country payroll operations through accurate data processing, validations, and operational coordination with payroll vendors. The role is execution‑focused and operates under defined processes, controls, and supervision.

Key Responsibilities

Support end‑to‑end payroll execution for assigned EMEA and AsiaPac countries through external vendors
Prepare, validate, and submit payroll input data including:
- New hires, terminations, compensation changes
- Absences, leave, and statutory inputs
Perform pre‑payroll and post‑payroll validations to identify discrepancies and exceptions
Review payroll outputs against source data and flag variances for resolution
Respond to employee payroll queries within defined SLAs and escalation guidelines
Maintain accurate payroll and employee data in HRIS/HCM systems
Support payroll reconciliations, reports, and documentation required for Finance and audits
Adhere strictly to payroll calendars, standard operating procedures, and internal controls
Support continuous improvement initiatives such as documentation updates and process standardisation

Key Requirements

3-5 years of experience in payroll operations or HR shared services
Basic understanding of payroll processes, statutory compliance, and data accuracy principles
Strong attention to detail and ability to work with high‑volume data
Willingness to work across time zones and regional payroll cycles

Skills & Tools

Payroll systems and vendor platforms (training provided)
HRIS / HCM exposure (Oracle HCM or equivalent - preferred)
MS Excel (basic to intermediate)
Strong data validation and documentation skills

Languages

English - Mandatory
Additional languages - Nice to have (region dependent

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HR Payroll Specialist