About the company:
At Biocon Biologics, we are creating a model for the future of healthcare for all. We are a leading company in the biosimilars revolution where patients come first. Our ambition is to impact a billion lives and we do this by fostering a culture of affordable innovation, patient centricity and disruptive thinking. We are a multicultural global company where employees have a purpose and passion to work closely with partners and patients. We have proven end to end expertise in the field of biosimilars, from its development, manufacturing, clinical development, regulatory approvals to commercialization. We have a long-term commitment to bring high quality affordable biosimilars to patients all over the globe.
Role Overview
We are seeking an experienced Global Payroll professional to lead and manage end-to-end payroll operations across multiple geographies US, EU, LATAM, APAC. The role requires strong expertise in global payroll processes, statutory compliance, vendor management, and payroll transformation initiatives, preferably within Pharma or Manufacturing environments.
Key Responsibilities:
Global Payroll Management
- Oversee end-to-end payroll processing across multiple countries ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance
- Manage payroll calendars, audits, reconciliations, and reporting
- Ensure compliance with local labor laws, tax regulations, and statutory requirements across regions.
- Handle complex payroll structures including shift allowances, overtime, incentives, unionized workforce, and contract labor (as applicable).
- Ensure payroll accuracy, timely processing, and adherence to SLAs/KPIs.
- Coordinate with HRBPs, Policy, compliance, Finance, and in-country stakeholders.
- Manage payroll inputs related to shift differentials, overtime, production incentives, and attendance-based pay.
Stakeholder & Vendor Management:
- Collaborate with HR, Finance, and external payroll vendors to ensure seamless payroll delivery
- Manage relationships with global payroll providers and ensure adherence to SLAs and KPIs
- Act as the primary point of contact for payroll-related escalations and queries.
Compliance & Governance:
- Ensure adherence to global and local statutory regulations, including tax filings, social security, and audits
- Maintain strong internal controls and ensure payroll data integrity and confidentiality
- Support internal and external audits.
Process Improvement & Transformation:
- Drive payroll standardization, automation, and process improvement initiatives
- Lead implementation or optimization of payroll systems (e.g., SAP, Workday, ADP, etc.)
- Identify opportunities for cost optimization and operational efficiency.
Reporting & Analytics:
- Generate payroll reports, dashboards, and insights for leadership
- Support financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting related to payroll costs
Required Qualifications & Skills:
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, HR, Accounting, or related field MBA preferred.
- Hands-on experience with payroll systems such as SAP, Workday, ADP or similar platforms.
- 10–15 years of experience in payroll operations with significant exposure to global payroll
- Strong experience in Pharma or Manufacturing industry environments
- In-depth knowledge of multi-country payroll compliance and statutory regulations
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills
- Proven experience in managing payroll vendors and leading teams
Preferred Competencies:
- Experience in payroll transformation or global payroll consolidation projects
- Strong project management skills
- High attention to detail and ability to work under tight deadlines
- Excellent communication and leadership capabilities
