Senior Payroll Manager

Overview: Job Title: Sr. Payroll Manager Location: Pune, Hyderabad or Chennai (Hybrid Role) Experience: 14–15 years About the Role: As the Sr. Payroll Manager of APAC Payroll, you will be a key member of a high-performing Global Payroll team. This role is based in India, and involves managing payroll operations, data validation, and audits for India and Philippines, while also supporting payroll system migration and future Workday, ADP or other Payroll integrations. This is a highly cross-functional role working across different time zones, especially with the US but also with the EMEA regions. The right candidate is detail-oriented, tech-savvy, and comfortable collaborating with HR, Finance, and business leaders in a dynamic, fast-evolving environment, and has the desire to drive process improvements. Key Responsibilities - Manage relationships with external payroll providers - Lead and manage the APAC payroll team to ensure accurate and timely payroll, including but not limited to: base pay, stock compensation, payroll taxes, pension, statutory and supplemental benefits, etc - Work on payroll tool migration and later support Workday integration; ensure smooth data transfer and process continuity. - Consolidate and verify employee data, maintain accurate records, and support internal and external audits. - Ensure payroll complies with all applicable tax, PF, ESI, PT, and other statutory regulations. - Partner closely with our internal partners to provide our employees with a first-class payroll experience - Proactively prepare relevant management reports and statistics as needed - Provide mentoring and coaching to APAC Payroll team to promote growth and development - Identify process gaps, recommend automation or process improvements, and support system enhancements. - Risk Mitigation: Anticipate payroll risks, troubleshoot issues proactively, and ensure business continuity. We Are Looking for Someone Who - Has strong knowledge of payroll across the APAC region, including India and Philippines - Has expertise in managing the end-to-end global payroll process and has a high level of understanding of general business operations and internal control concepts - Has the ability to assess and provide input into business process changes - Is a great communicator that can build strong working relationships with external advisors and internal teams - Has strong leadership skills, is a team player, and is able to resolve conflicts - Can work on their own and as part of a team - Has the ability to lead a team - Is a multitasker who can prioritize to be able to meet multiple tight deadlines - Can be flexible and willing to work across multiple time zones, sometimes outside of the conventional workday - Proactively takes initiative and makes decisions confidently - Is highly analytical, accurate & detail-oriented - Is innovative and collaborative and is not afraid to ask questions - Can think strategically and also act operationally - Can manage ambiguity, risk, and changing the direction of projects and strategies Skills & Qualifications - 14-15 years of hands-on experience in payroll processing and administration. - Working experience in GreytHR, ADP, and Mynd is preferred. - Experience with Workday or other HR systems is a plus. - Advanced with Excel and other Microsoft products with the ability to navigate large data sets - Knowledge & understanding of international equity and mobility programs - Strong understanding of Indian payroll structures, statutory compliances, and benefits administration. - Excellent analytical skills with attention to accuracy and detail. Strong communication skills, written/verbal, and the ability to interact with employees at all levels. - Fluency in English, other APAC languages is a strong plus - Ability to learn quickly, adapt to change, and manage multiple priorities. Why This Role Matters You’ll be part of a growing, integrated organization managing payroll for 3500+ employees across multiple centers. Your work ensures that every employee gets paid correctly, compliances are met, and the company is ready for the next phase of digital payroll transformation.