Director Payroll (India & Global)

Job Title: Director Payroll (India & Global)

Location: Noida (Hybrid)

Department: Finance / HR

Reports To: VP/Head of Payroll

Role Overview

The Director Payroll will lead and manage end-to-end payroll operations across India and global regions, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and scalability. This role focuses on operational excellence, process standardization, and driving transformation initiatives while partnering closely with cross-functional stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

Global Payroll Management

Oversee payroll operations across India and multiple international geographies.

Ensure timely, accurate, and compliant payroll processing for all employee groups.

Manage complex payroll scenarios including bonuses, commissions, stock-based compensation, and cross-border payments.

Compliance & Risk Management

Ensure adherence to statutory requirements, tax laws, and labor regulations across all jurisdictions.

Lead payroll audits and maintain strong internal controls.

Mitigate risks by implementing robust governance frameworks and compliance checks.

Process Optimization & Transformation

Drive process improvements, automation, and payroll system enhancements.

Standardize global payroll processes while accommodating local requirements.

Lead or support payroll transformation projects (e.g., system migrations, vendor transitions).

Stakeholder Collaboration

Partner with HR, Finance, Legal, and Tax teams to ensure seamless payroll execution.

Act as a key escalation point for payroll issues and provide resolution.

Deliver payroll insights, dashboards, and analytics to leadership.

Vendor & Technology Management

Manage relationships with global payroll vendors (e.g., ADP, Ramco, Safeguard, etc.).

Ensure SLAs are met and vendors deliver high-quality services.

Support implementation and optimization of payroll/HRIS systems (Workday, SAP, Oracle, etc.).

Team Leadership

Lead and develop regional payroll teams and/or shared services teams.

Drive performance management, capability building, and succession planning.

Foster a culture of accuracy, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Qualifications & Experience

Bachelors degree in Finance, Accounting, HR, or related field (MBA/CA/CPA preferred).

1015+ years of payroll experience with strong exposure to India and global payroll operations.

Proven experience managing multi-country payroll and leading teams.

Deep understanding of payroll compliance, taxation, and statutory requirements.

Key Skills & Competencies

Strong operational leadership and execution skills

Expertise in global payroll compliance and controls

Analytical mindset with data-driven decision-making

Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills

Experience managing vendors and large-scale payroll systems

Ability to manage ambiguity and complex environments

Preferred Experience

Experience in multinational corporations or shared services environments

Exposure to payroll transformation and automation initiatives

Knowledge of expatriate payroll, equity compensation, and global mobility

Success Metrics

High payroll accuracy and zero compliance breaches

On-time payroll delivery across all geographies

Improved process efficiency and cost optimization

Strong audit outcomes and governance adherence

High employee and stakeholder satisfaction

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