Gallagher - Assistant Manager/Deputy Manager - Global Payroll

: 6-8 yearsLocation : Pune, MaharashtraWe believe that every candidate brings something special to the table, including you So, even if you feel that youre close but not an exact match, we encourage you to apply. Wed be thrilled to receive applications from exceptional individuals like yourself.Gallagher, a global industry leader in insurance, risk management, and consulting services, boasts a team of over 50,000 professionals worldwide. Our culture, known as "The Gallagher Way," is driven by shared values and a passion for excellence. At the heart of our global operations, the Gallagher Center of Excellence (GCoE) in India, founded in 2006, upholds the values of quality, innovation, and teamwork. With 10,000+ professionals across five India locations, GCoE is where knowledge-driven individuals make a significant impact and build rewarding, long-term careers.Overview:We are looking for experienced candidates for the position of Lead Specialist- Global HR Shared Services to support Global Payroll Operations.Position Summary:- Must possess strong knowledge on HR Processes, entire employee life cycle- Incumbent would be responsible for creating process maps and documentation- Incumbent must possess strong knowledge on US or UK payroll- Incumbent must understand Payroll reconciliations.- Ability to work on time bound projects- Preparing Statutory Reports- Strong knowledge of HR Systems, Automation and Ticketing tool- Should have proven record in US Payroll Operations- Flexibility to work in Dynamic and Global you'll make an impact:- Oversee the end-to-end payroll process for employees across for US countries, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and compliance with local regulations.- Collaborate with payroll vendors and service providers to monitor and manage payroll services, including system updates, issue resolution, and process improvements.- Review and approve payroll reconciliations, reports, and related activities to ensure data integrity and proper financial controls- Stay up-to-date with local and international payroll regulations, tax laws, and labor legislation to ensure payroll processes adhere to relevant statutory requirements.- Coordinate with legal and finance teams to ensure accurate payroll tax filings, statutory reporting, and compliance with all employment-related regulations- Manage audits and internal controls related to payroll, collaborating with internal and external auditors as necessary.- Manage Salary changes for Exempt and Non-Exempt- Perform mass salary, job and promotions- Issuing Tax statements- Data reconciliations pre and post payroll runs- Identify areas for process optimization, efficiency gains, and automation within the payroll function, leveraging technology and best practices.- Work closely with cross-functional teams, such as HR and Finance, to integrate payroll processes with related systems and ensure data integrity.- Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, such as tax advisors, benefits providers, and global mobility teams, to support cross-functional initiatives.Skills And Competencies:- Subject Matter Expertise in Payroll Domain- Good Interpersonal Skills- Knowledge of Oracle, Ticketing tool- MS you:- 6 - 8 Years of Relevant Work Experience- Master's or Bachelors degreee required- Project Management, Lean/Six Sigma - Added AdvantageAdditional Information:We value inclusion and diversityInclusion and diversity (I&D) is a core part of our business, and its embedded into the fabric of our organization. For more than 95 years, Gallagher has led with a commitment to sustainability and to support the communities where we live and work.Gallagher embraces our employees diverse identities, experiences and talents, allowing us to better serve our clients and communities. We see inclusion as a conscious commitment and diversity as a vital strength. By embracing diversity in all its forms, we live out The Gallagher Way to its fullest.Gallagher believes that all persons are entitled to equal employment opportunity and prohibits any form of discrimination by its managers, employees, vendors or customers based on race, color, religion, creed, gender (including pregnancy status), sexual orientation, gender identity (which includes transgender and other gender non-conforming individuals), gender expression, hair expression, marital status, parental status, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, medical condition, genetic information, veteran or military status, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected (herein referred to as protected characteristics) by applicable federal, state, or local laws.Equal employment opportunity will be extended in all aspects of the employer-employee relationship, including, but not limited to, recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, transfer, demotion, compensation, benefits, layoff, and termination. In addition, Gallagher will make reasonable accommodations to known physical or mental limitations of an otherwise qualified person with a disability, unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business. (ref:iimjobs.com)