Director Payroll (India & Global)

Job Title: Director Payroll (India & Global)

Location: Noida (Hybrid)

Department: Finance / HR

Reports To: VP/Head of Payroll

Role Overview

The Director – Payroll will lead and manage end-to-end payroll operations across India and global regions, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and scalability. This role focuses on operational excellence, process standardization, and driving transformation initiatives while partnering closely with cross-functional stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

Global Payroll Management

• Oversee payroll operations across India and multiple international geographies.

• Ensure timely, accurate, and compliant payroll processing for all employee groups.

• Manage complex payroll scenarios including bonuses, commissions, stock-based compensation, and cross-border payments.

Compliance & Risk Management

• Ensure adherence to statutory requirements, tax laws, and labor regulations across all jurisdictions.

• Lead payroll audits and maintain strong internal controls.

• Mitigate risks by implementing robust governance frameworks and compliance checks.

Process Optimization & Transformation

• Drive process improvements, automation, and payroll system enhancements.

• Standardize global payroll processes while accommodating local requirements.

• Lead or support payroll transformation projects (e.g., system migrations, vendor transitions).

Stakeholder Collaboration

• Partner with HR, Finance, Legal, and Tax teams to ensure seamless payroll execution.

• Act as a key escalation point for payroll issues and provide resolution.

• Deliver payroll insights, dashboards, and analytics to leadership.

Vendor & Technology Management

• Manage relationships with global payroll vendors (e.g., ADP, Ramco, Safeguard, etc.).

• Ensure SLAs are met and vendors deliver high-quality services.

• Support implementation and optimization of payroll/HRIS systems (Workday, SAP, Oracle, etc.).

Team Leadership

• Lead and develop regional payroll teams and/or shared services teams.

• Drive performance management, capability building, and succession planning.

• Foster a culture of accuracy, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, HR, or related field (MBA/CA/CPA preferred).

• 10–15+ years of payroll experience with strong exposure to India and global payroll operations.

• Proven experience managing multi-country payroll and leading teams.

• Deep understanding of payroll compliance, taxation, and statutory requirements.

Key Skills & Competencies

• Strong operational leadership and execution skills

• Expertise in global payroll compliance and controls

• Analytical mindset with data-driven decision-making

• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills

• Experience managing vendors and large-scale payroll systems

• Ability to manage ambiguity and complex environments

Preferred Experience

• Experience in multinational corporations or shared services environments

• Exposure to payroll transformation and automation initiatives

• Knowledge of expatriate payroll, equity compensation, and global mobility

Success Metrics

• High payroll accuracy and zero compliance breaches

• On-time payroll delivery across all geographies

• Improved process efficiency and cost optimization

• Strong audit outcomes and governance adherence

• High employee and stakeholder satisfaction

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