Payroll Analyst

Overview:

Payroll Analyst - APAC

Reporting to : Senior Payroll Manager

About the Role:

The role requires strong knowledge of statutory regulations, audit controls, payroll reconciliations, and cross‑functional collaboration with HR, Finance, and third‑party payroll vendors.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Payroll Processing & Operations

• Manage end‑to‑end payroll for India and Philippines, including inputs, validations, processing, and post‑payroll activities.
• Review and verify inputs such as new hires, exits, transfers, bonuses, overtime, and allowances.
• Coordinate with external payroll vendors for smooth data exchange and issue resolution.
• Perform detailed payroll reconciliations and variance analysis before final sign‑off.
• Ensure timely distribution of payslips, payroll reports, and bank files.
• Address payroll queries from employees through ticketing systems or email.
• Coordinate with banking partners for salary disbursements and related queries.
• Collaborate with HR, Finance, and other teams for seamless issue resolution.

1. Statutory Compliance

• Ensure compliance with all statutory regulations for India (PF, ESI, PT, LWF, Income Tax, Gratuity) and Philippines (SSS, PhilHealth, HDMF/Pag‑IBIG, BIR).
• Stay updated with legislative changes and apply them accurately to payroll.
• Manage statutory filings and returns as required.
• Maintain strong payroll controls and documentation.
• Ensure payroll data integrity and adherence to data‑privacy guidelines.

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.
• Ability to work independently and across multiple time zones.
• Highly analytical, accurate, detail-oriented, and proactive.
• Comfortable managing ambiguity, risk, and change.

Skills & Qualifications:

• 6–8 years of hands-on payroll experience, with Mandatory exposure to India and Philippines payroll.
• Experience with GreytHR, Mynd; Workday or other HR systems is a plus.
• Advanced Excel and Microsoft Office skills; ability to handle large datasets.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; fluency in English required.
• Ability to work in fast-paced environments with tight deadlines.
• Quick learner, adaptable, and able to prioritize multiple deadlines.