Payroll Specialist

India is among the top ten priority markets for General Mills, and hosts our Global Shared Services Centre. This is the Global Shared Services arm of General Mills Inc., which supports its operations worldwide. With over 1,300 employees in Mumbai, the center has capabilities in the areas of Supply Chain, Finance, HR, Digital and Technology, Sales Capabilities, Consumer Insights, ITQ (R&D & Quality), and Enterprise Business Services. Learning and capacity-building is a key ingredient of our success.

Payroll Specialist

Function: Global Shared Services (GSS)
Location: Mumbai | Work Mode: Hybrid
Shift: 11:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Reporting to: Payroll Team Lead

About General Mills

General Mills is a global food company with 100 iconic brands across 100 countries, including Cheerios, Pillsbury, Betty Crocker, Nature Valley, and Hagen-Dazs. Founded in 1866, we are driven by innovation, integrity, and a commitment to doing good.

The General Mills India Center (GIC) in Mumbai is our global capability center supporting enterprise-wide operations with a strong focus on service excellence, inclusion, and sustainable growth.

Role Overview

The Payroll Specialist is responsible for accurate, timely, and compliant end-to-end payroll processing f or assigned countries. This role partners with Payroll Vendors, HR, and Finance teams to deliver high-quality payroll services and an excellent employee experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end payroll processing for supported markets in line with payroll calendars

• Ensure accurate data entry, validation of gross-to-net results, and final payroll approvals

• Coordinate payroll closure activities including GL postings, treasury funding, payslips, and statutory filings

• Deliver payroll services aligned to SLAs, KPIs, and compliance standards

• Provide Level-2 payroll support and manage escalations with vendors and stakeholders

• Mitigate payroll risks related to SOX, data privacy, and security controls

• Prepare payroll reports, dashboards, reconciliations, tax updates, and year-end activities

• Support audits, testing, and ad-hoc reporting requirements

• Maintain payroll documentation and support training and business continuity

• Drive continuous improvement, automation, and standardization initiatives

Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor's degree

• 3-5 years of payroll experience (multi-country exposure preferred)

• Experience with payroll systems such as Workday or ADP preferred

• Strong stakeholder management, communication, and problem-solving skills

• Excellent attention to detail, prioritization, and multitasking abilities

• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, global environment