Payroll Country Owner

2 weeks ago

Cochin, Kerala, India Alight Full time

Your application is under review for a position at an Alight Inc group company. Alight is in the process of transitioning its Payroll & Professional Services business to HIG Capital. Once the transition is complete, this role will be part of the Payroll & Professional Services team under HIG Capital. By applying for this position, you acknowledge and consent to the sharing of your application details with the new company. If selected, employment will be subject to a background check as per company policies.

Alight Pay is introducing a product innovation to develop an exclusive IP payroll engine. As the role focuses on establishing country-specific solutions, collaborating closely with the Products team, the primary responsibilities shift from initial delivery to ongoing support following deployment.

The core summary of the position includes:

  • Country Standards – Recognizing best payroll practices, defining/maintaining standards, and ensuring compliance.
  • Maintenance and Compliance – Continually updating solutions to adapt to legal changes and maintain compliance.
  • Country Testing – Validating standards and rules in the country solution.
  • Project Management – Overseeing country payroll activation for clients.
  • Payroll Management - Providing support and coordinating activities for country payroll.
  • Ongoing Payroll Activity – Ensuring correct payroll processing standards and timely delivery.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Own the payroll solution
  • Act as the primary contact for sales regarding country-specific matters
  • Monitor regulatory changes and update payroll standards
  • Maintain documentation for standard payroll processing
  • Assist in new customer activation
  • Participate in client service review meetings
  • Support payroll teams and provide technical assistance
  • Communicate effectively with internal teams and clients
  • Ensure documentation reflects technical changes
  • Develop team members through training

Requirements:

Knowledge, Education, Skills & Technical Proficiencies:

  • Fluency in English
  • Advanced Excel skills
  • Country payroll and legislation expertise
  • HR consulting and outsourcing industry experience
  • Problem-solving mindset with attention to detail
  • Graduation/Diploma with 3 years of experience

Work Experience:

  • Minimum 7 years in Australian Payroll
  • Business analysis experience
  • Global organization exposure

We present a competitive rewards package, ongoing training, and growth opportunities within our expanding global organization.

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