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Director Payroll (India & Global)

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Job Description Summary

Location: Noida (Hybrid)
Department: Finance / HR
Reports To: VP/Head of Payroll
Role Overview

The Director – Payroll will lead and manage end-to-end payroll operations across India and global regions, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and scalability. This role focuses on operational excellence, process standardization, and driving transformation initiatives while partnering closely with cross-functional stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities
Global Payroll Management
  • Oversee payroll operations across India and multiple international geographies.
  • Ensure timely, accurate, and compliant payroll processing for all employee groups.
  • Manage complex payroll scenarios including bonuses, commissions, stock-based compensation, and cross-border payments.
Compliance & Risk Management
  • Ensure adherence to statutory requirements, tax laws, and labor regulations across all jurisdictions.
  • Lead payroll audits and maintain strong internal controls.
  • Mitigate risks by implementing robust governance frameworks and compliance checks.
Process Optimization & Transformation
  • Drive process improvements, automation, and payroll system enhancements.
  • Standardize global payroll processes while accommodating local requirements.
  • Lead or support payroll transformation projects (e.g., system migrations, vendor transitions).
Stakeholder Collaboration
  • Partner with HR, Finance, Legal, and Tax teams to ensure seamless payroll execution.
  • Act as a key escalation point for payroll issues and provide resolution.
  • Deliver payroll insights, dashboards, and analytics to leadership.
Vendor & Technology Management
  • Manage relationships with global payroll vendors (e.g., ADP, Ramco, Safeguard, etc.).
  • Ensure SLAs are met and vendors deliver high-quality services.
  • Support implementation and optimization of payroll/HRIS systems (Workday, SAP, Oracle, etc.).
Team Leadership
  • Lead and develop regional payroll teams and/or shared services teams.
  • Drive performance management, capability building, and succession planning.
  • Foster a culture of accuracy, accountability, and continuous improvement.
Qualifications & Experience
  • Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, HR, or related field (MBA/CA/CPA preferred).
  • 10–15+ years of payroll experience with strong exposure to India and global payroll operations.
  • Proven experience managing multi-country payroll and leading teams.
  • Deep understanding of payroll compliance, taxation, and statutory requirements.
Key Skills & Competencies
  • Strong operational leadership and execution skills
  • Expertise in global payroll compliance and controls
  • Analytical mindset with data-driven decision-making
  • Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
  • Experience managing vendors and large-scale payroll systems
  • Ability to manage ambiguity and complex environments
Preferred Experience
  • Experience in multinational corporations or shared services environments
  • Exposure to payroll transformation and automation initiatives
  • Knowledge of expatriate payroll, equity compensation, and global mobility
Success Metrics
  • High payroll accuracy and zero compliance breaches
  • On-time payroll delivery across all geographies
  • Improved process efficiency and cost optimization
  • Strong audit outcomes and governance adherence
  • High employee and stakeholder satisfaction