Overview:

We are looking for a capable and proactive Payroll Project Specialist based in Bangalore to support a range of payroll-related initiatives. This role will assist with new payroll entity setup, system integrations, and payroll compliance activities. The ideal candidate should be comfortable representing payroll in cross-functional project calls and working closely with HRIS and HR teams.

 

Key Responsibilities: Payroll Projects & Coordination

Support the setup of new payroll entities, including coordination with vendors and internal teams. Participate in system integration efforts between Payroll and HR platforms (e.g., Oracle, Workday). Represent payroll on project calls, helping bridge technical and operational perspectives.

Technical & Functional Collaboration

Collaborate with HRIS, HR, and Finance stakeholders to ensure payroll requirements are well understood and documented. Assist with testing and troubleshooting during system configurations and payroll implementations. Help translate technical requirements into payroll-friendly solutions.

Compliance & Controls

Assist with periodic payroll compliance checks and ensure documentation is audit-ready. Help monitor changes in country legislations and support payroll updates accordingly. Contribute to internal or external audit processes by preparing necessary reports and responses. Document payroll processes, procedures, and control frameworks (SOX, GDPR, etc.)

 

 

Requirements: Experience

7–10 years of experience in payroll operations or payroll project support. Familiarity with CloudPay, Oracle, or Workday is strongly preferred. Prior experience working in or supporting financial institutions or fast-paced corporate environments is a plus. Experience with international payroll processes is required.

Skills & Competencies

Basic to intermediate understanding of international payroll processes and statutory requirements. Familiarity with data mapping, system configuration, and validation techniques between HR platforms and payroll systems. Advanced knowledge of Excel (vlookups, pivot tables, macros) and SQL or other data query languages. Familiarity with APIs, integrations, and data exchange formats (CSV, XML, JSON). Ability to analyze and troubleshoot issues related to HRIS-to-payroll data transmission. Ability to effectively communicate with technical teams and translate business requirements. Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and comfort working across time zones and cultures. Self-motivated, adaptable, and proactive in resolving issues and driving tasks to completion. Working understanding of automation processes including Alteryx, Tableau and other analysis tools a plus.  Document payroll processes, procedures, and control frameworks (SOX, GDPR, etc.)

 

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, HR, Accounting, Information Systems, or related field. Relevant certifications (e.g., payroll or project coordination) are a plus but not required.