Global Payroll Operations Specialist

About us

We are the world's largest sports betting and iGaming operator with a portfolio of iconic brands. Our company is listed on both the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) and the London Stock Exchange (LSE). In 2024, we were recognized in TIME's 100 Most Influential Companies under the 'Pioneers' category - a testament to our innovation and impact.

Our ambition is to transform global gaming and betting to deliver long-term growth and a positive, sustainable future for our sector. We believe that everyone is welcome, and every voice matters.

We are seeking an experienced Payroll Specialist to join our team in Hyderabad. This role is part of the Payroll Team, based across UK, Portugal, Malta and India. The Payroll Team manages the end-to-end payroll operation for several countries around the world and will now take on responsibility for Payroll in India.

Job Summary

As a Payroll Specialist, you play a critical role in diligently preparing all payroll and payroll-related changes using various data sources. You are responsible for reconciling and reviewing all inputs, obtaining necessary approvals, and ensuring that all bank payments are processed accurately. Key Responsibilities:

• Manage and execute end-to-end payroll processing for employees in India accurately and on time.
• Follow payroll operating processes with attention to detail and diligence.
• Prepare the input file, including new hires, salary details, bonuses, leaves, terminations, and other relevant information, and share it with the payroll vendor for processing.
• Ensure compliance with Indian labor laws, tax regulations, PF, ESI, and other statutory requirements.
• Schedule bank payments.
• Perform monthly payroll reconciliations and promptly resolve discrepancies or errors.
• Enter new employees' data into internal databases.
• Maintain accurate payroll records and employee data while ensuring confidentiality.
• Prepare and submit statutory reports within deadlines.
• Liaise with external payroll vendors, government agencies, and auditors to ensure smooth payroll operations and audits.
• Respond to employee payroll queries and provide support on salary, benefits, deductions, and other payroll-related issues.
• Work with payroll software and ERP systems to ensure accurate data entry, processing, and reporting.
• Ensure internal controls for payroll processing and support internal and external audits.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements to enhance payroll accuracy, efficiency, and compliance.
• Cross-skill with other Payroll team members to ensure business continuity.
• Work flexibly to support payroll requirements outside of core hours.
• Coordinate with HR, HRBP, and Reward teams to integrate leave, benefits, and attendance data with payroll processing.
• Update process documents and SOPs in a timely manner and get them reviewed by the Payroll Manager for approval.

To excel in this role, you need to have:

• Proven work experience as a Payroll Officer, Payroll Clerk or Payroll Specialist.
• Hands-on experience with Payroll and HRIS software.
• Strong math skills with an ability to spot numerical errors.
• Good knowledge of regulations and tax requirements.
• Attention to detail.
• Time-management skills.
• Ability to handle confidential information.
• Strong customer service approach.
• Well-versed with payroll software tools such as SAP, Workday, Allsec, ADP, and GreytHR.

Benefits:

Access to online courses for upskilling. Career growth through Internal Mobility Programs. Comprehensive Health Insurance for you and dependents. Well-being Fund and 24/7 Assistance Program for holistic wellness. Hybrid Model: 2 office days/week with flexible leave policies, including maternity, paternity, and sabbaticals. Free Meals, Cab Allowance, and a Home Office Setup Allowance. Employer PF Contribution, gratuity, Personal Accident & Life Insurance. Sharesave Plan to purchase discounted company shares. Volunteering Leave and Team Events to build connections. Recognition through the Kudos Platform and Referral Rewards.