Payroll Country Specialist

2 weeks ago


Cochin, Kerala, India Alight Full time
About the Role

We are seeking a skilled Payroll Country Specialist to join our team at Alight. As a key member of our payroll team, you will be responsible for defining and maintaining local payroll country set up in Alight Pay.

Job Description

The Payroll Country Specialist is accountable for ensuring compliance with country-specific regulations and providing expert knowledge on payroll practices in the country. Your primary responsibilities will include:

  • Country Standards – Identify best payroll practices in the country, define and maintain country standards, and support teams to uphold standards.
  • Maintenance and Compliance – Continuously review and update country standard solution to identify and adapt to legal changes and incorporate into all design documents, workbooks, and other materials to maintain country compliance.
  • Country Testing – Validate all created standards and rules through testing of created country solution within Alight Pay.
  • Project Management – Responsible for Alight Pay country payroll activation for customers, working as part of a wider project team during activation and implementations.
  • Payroll Management – Assist client and internal teams on country payroll and coordinate payroll activities.
Key Responsibilities
  • Owns the payroll solution for the country
  • Key point of contact for sales on specifics of the country solution
  • Monitor regulatory environment and ensure changes are understood, planned, and incorporated into country payroll standards and workbooks.
  • Maintain documentation for country standard payroll processing
  • Work with project management team in activation of new customers to the tool.
Requirements

To be successful in this role, you will need:

  • Familiarity with country payroll and legislation expertise
  • Advanced level of Excel
  • Business analysis experience
  • At least 7 years' experience in India Payroll
About Us

Alight offers a competitive total rewards package, continuing education & training, and tremendous potential with a growing worldwide organization. We are committed to providing our employees with opportunities for growth and development. Estimated salary: $80,000 - $110,000 per year.



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