Senior Payroll Manager APAC
Location: Pune, Hyderabad, or Chennai (Hybrid)
Experience: 1415 years
About the Role:
HealthEdge is expanding its Global Payroll team! We are seeking a Sr. Payroll Manager APAC to lead payroll operations across India and the Philippines. This role involves managing end-to-end payroll processes, audits, and system migrations (Workday, ADP, etc.), while collaborating with global HR, Finance, and business leaders. If you are detail-oriented, tech-savvy, and thrive in a dynamic, cross-functional environment, this is the role for you.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead APAC payroll team to ensure accurate, timely payroll, including base pay, stock compensation, payroll taxes, pension, statutory & supplemental benefits.
- Manage relationships with external payroll providers.
- Support payroll system migration and Workday/ADP integrations; ensure smooth data transfer and process continuity.
- Consolidate and verify employee data, maintain records, and assist internal/external audits.
- Ensure compliance with tax, PF, ESI, PT, and other statutory regulations.
- Partner with internal stakeholders to provide employees with an exceptional payroll experience.
- Prepare management reports and payroll statistics proactively.
- Mentor and coach APAC payroll team for growth and development.
- Identify process gaps, recommend automation, and support system enhancements.
- Anticipate payroll risks, troubleshoot proactively, and ensure business continuity.
What We're Looking For:
- Strong knowledge of payroll in APAC, including India & Philippines.
- Expertise in end-to-end payroll processes and internal control concepts.
- Ability to assess business process changes and provide strategic input.
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills with internal and external teams.
- Strong leadership, conflict resolution, and team management skills.
- Ability to work independently and across multiple time zones.
- Highly analytical, accurate, detail-oriented, and proactive.
- Comfortable managing ambiguity, risk, and change.
Skills & Qualifications:
- 1415 years of hands-on payroll experience.
- Experience with GreytHR, ADP, Mynd; Workday or other HR systems is a plus.
- Advanced Excel and Microsoft Office skills; ability to handle large datasets.
- Knowledge of international equity and mobility programs.
- Strong understanding of Indian payroll, statutory compliance, and benefits administration.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills; fluency in English required.
- Quick learner, adaptable, and able to prioritize multiple deadlines.
Why This Role Matters:
You will manage payroll for 3500+ employees across multiple centers, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and readiness for the next phase of digital payroll transformation. Your work directly impacts employee satisfaction and organizational efficiency.
