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Role Title: Payroll Supervisor
Location: Pune
Terms & Conditions: local terms
ABOUT MAGNUM ICE CREAM: Life Tastes Better With Ice Cream
The Magnum Ice Cream Company (to be separated from Unilever) will be the largest global Ice Cream Company in the world, with over 100 years of experience delivering a diverse range of indulgent, yet responsible, craft food experiences and treats delighting consumers. Committed to innovation, quality, and sustainability we have 35 brands, including 3 one billion Euro brands (Magnum, Wall's, Ben & Jerry's), a strong presence in over 60 countries, generating annual revenue of 8 billion. All brands are driven to transform moments into memories through indulgent yet responsibly made and marketed products. We have a well-developed strategy to deliver growth and value creation which is clear on where to play and how to win.
We turn the ordinary into the extraordinary by designing unique and innovative Ice Cream experiences that make life taste better, creating joyful experiences. In our Ice Cream business, we're crafting the future through innovation and imaginative minds, creating unique products. We spark moments of happiness for people and within the communities where we operate. However, it is not as simple as it may seem. As Ice Cream makers we are serious about happiness. With warm hearts, we create the coolest products.
We are committed to developing and nurturing talent within our Ice Cream company. You will have ample options for career growth and exploration, allowing you to explore roles and opportunities across the new organisation. Your career development will be a priority for us, and we are dedicated to supporting your growth journey within the new company.
Job Summary
The Payroll Supervisor oversees the accurate and timely execution of payroll processes across multiple entities, ensuring compliance with internal controls, statutory regulations, and SOX requirements. This role manages day-to-day payroll operations, coordinates with external vendors, and supports continuous improvement initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
Payroll Operations:
- Supervise end-to-end payroll processing for assigned countries/entities.
- Review and approve payroll monthly run/final reports.
- Ensure timely submission of payroll data, approvals, and payments.
- Coordinate with payroll vendors to resolve operational issues and ensure service delivery.
Team & Vendor Coordination
- Lead and support payroll coordinators or SMEs in daily operations.
- Act as escalation point for payroll-related queries from internal stakeholders and vendors.
- Monitor vendor performance and ensure adherence to SLAs and KPIs.
Compliance & SOX Controls
- Ensure payroll processes comply with local labor laws, tax regulations, and internal policies.
- Maintain and enforce SOX-compliant payroll controls, including:
- Segregation of duties.
- Documentation of payroll approvals and changes.
- Evidence of control execution and audit readiness.
- Support internal and external audits by providing required documentation and explanations.
Reporting & Reconciliation
- Prepare and review payroll reports for accuracy and completeness.
- Monitor and resolve discrepancies in payroll data and accounting entries.
- Process Improvement:
- Identify opportunities for automation and process optimization.
- Participate in system upgrades, transitions, and change management initiatives.
- Develop and update payroll SOPs and training materials.
Stakeholder Management:- Collaborate with other workstream leads (especially Finance, Legal & Supply Chain) to ensure key prerequisites (such as the setup of legal entities and bank accounts) are on track and key interdependencies are accounted for in the payroll plan.
Qualifications & Experience
- Bachelor's degree in HR, Finance, Accounting, or related field.
- 10+ years of experience in payroll operations, with supervisory responsibilities.
- Strong understanding of payroll systems, vendor management, and statutory compliance.
- Experience with SOX controls and audit processes.
- Proficiency in Excel and payroll software/tools (e.g., SAP, ADP, Neeyamo).
- Excellent organizational, analytical, and communication skills.
- English is mandatory
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About The Magnum Ice Cream Company
With 19.000 expert ice cream colleagues and iconic brands like Wall's, Cornetto and Ben & Jerry's, loved in 76 countries, we are the world's largest Ice Cream company leading the industry We have been taking pleasure seriously for more than 100 years, serving happiness with every lick or scoop of ice cream for generations.
About
The Magnum Ice Cream Company (formerly part of Unilever) is all about growth. Growing our business. Growing our customers businesses. Growing our people's careers. Growth begins with empowerment. So we free our people to be innovative, responsible entrepreneurs, driven and equipped to give our consumers more amazing products and unforgettable moments and having fun doing it. Here's what defines success in our organization :
- We are all about growth
- We operate with speed and simplicity
- We win together with fun
- We boldly innovate to disrupt our industry
- We care and challenge
- We are experts in the Ice Cream Category
ARE YOU EXCITED TO CRAFT THE ICE CREAM FUTURE
Please apply online and do not forget to upload your CV. Your application will be reviewed against the requirements, and we will be in touch shortly after the closing date, with an update on the status of your application.
