Fully Remote

Position based in: Gurugram

Start Date: 1st September 2026

Are you ready to take on new challenges in a dynamic, international, and innovation-driven environment where you can truly make an impact

As part of our Global Payroll team, you will play a key role in strengthening governance, compliance, internal controls, and operational excellence across our global payroll organization. In this position you will report to the Head of Global Payroll.

In this position, you will support the development of a standardized and well-controlled payroll environment by driving governance initiatives, monitoring key performance indicators, managing compliance and audit activities, and partnering with stakeholders across Payroll, HR, Finance, IT, and external providers. You will develop dashboards, reports and gather insights to support decision making.

You will also contribute to our ongoing Global Payroll Transformation journey, helping shape future payroll processes, controls, and service delivery models.

Key Responsibilities

Driving Payroll Governance, Compliance, and Internal Control initiatives across multiple countries.
Monitoring payroll risks, controls, audit findings, and remediation activities.
Defining, tracking, and reporting Global Payroll KPIs and operational performance metrics.
Supporting process standardization, continuous improvement, and operational excellence initiatives.
Contributing to internal and external audit activities and ensuring compliance with corporate standards.
Monitoring payroll vendor performance, service levels, and governance frameworks.
Developing dashboards, reports, and insights to support decision-making.
Collaborating with stakeholders across Payroll, HR, Finance, IT, Compliance, and external partners.
Supporting strategic projects and the ongoing Global Payroll Transformation program.

Required Knowledge And Skills

Master's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Human Resources, Accounting, or a related field.
Experience in Governance, Internal Controls, Process Management, Audit, Compliance, Shared Services, or similar functions.
Payroll experience is highly desirable.
Strong experience in process governance, internal controls, risk management, and performance monitoring.
Advanced Excel skills and experience with reporting, analytics, and Business Intelligence tools (e.g., Power BI).
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Excellent organization and planning capabilities.
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic international environment.
Strong stakeholder management and collaboration skills.
Fluency in English.
Structured and highly organized way of working.
Ability to build strong relationships across functions and regions.
Strong attention to detail while maintaining a global perspective.
Continuous improvement mindset.
Proactive attitude and willingness to challenge the status quo.
Ability to turn data into meaningful business insights.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in an industrial/manufacturing environment.
Availability for an immediate start.

What We Bring To The Table

Permanent contract with a competitive package (incl. bonus)
Dedicated development path and continuous learning opportunities (e.g. RHIM Academy LMS, the full LinkedIn Learning catalog, Internal Mentoring Program).
Possibility of business trips domestic and abroad (based on organizational needs & requirements).
Various social benefits such as Group Medical/ Group Personal Accident/ Group Term Insurance, Mobile Handset/ Mobile Bill Reimbursement, etc.

About RHI Magnesita

As the global leader in refractories, we supply advanced products, technologies and services essential for high-temperature industrial processes in sectors such as steel, cement, and glass. With around 20,000 employees and production sites across the globe, we are committed to fostering innovation, sustainability, and market leadership. By leading the industry in reducing emissions and supporting our customers transitions to greener solutions, we are shaping tomorrow's world.

At RHI Magnesita, everyone is welcome! We embrace diversity in all forms and evaluate applications solely based on qualifications and experience. If you share our passion for shaping tomorrow's world, we'd love to hear from you, even if you don't meet all the requirements.

The Way We Work

To deliver the best performance for our customers, we rely on a team that is highly skilled, engaged, and collaborative, putting innovative technologies into practice every day.

That is why people matter so much to us. We are committed to attracting and retaining top talent while fostering a leadership style that encourages openness, new ideas, and execution. We believe that acting in a pragmatic, positive, and integrated way makes teams stronger and leads to better results.

We are a company made of people. And people mean diversity: diversity of ideas, genders, backgrounds, ethnicities, experiences, bodies, and minds. We are committed to providing equal opportunities for everyone, regardless of gender, race, disability, ethnicity, sexual orientation, age, or any other characteristic. We want all employees to feel welcomed, respected, and valued.

Here, you can be yourself.

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Payroll Governance, Audit & Compliance Specialist