Manager, Payroll

About us: Accuris, a company long-known for accelerating innovation in engineering workflows and supporting the vibrancy of the engineering community, launched in May 2023 as a standalone company. Accuris was formerly known as S&P Global's Engineering Solutions division. The Company is valued for its standards content and workflow solutions like Engineering Workbench, Goldfire, Haystack and Parts Management Solutions.
Under its previous owners, including S&P Global, IHS and IHS Markit, Accuris has been an integral part of the engineering ecosystem for more than 60 years.
Payroll Manager
Location: Bangalore, India
Department: HR
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Payroll Manager to oversee and streamline payroll operations across multiple countries in the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of payroll processing, statutory compliance, taxation, risk management, and vendor partnerships. They will ensure accuracy, timeliness, and compliance in payroll management, while also driving process improvements and automation.
Key Responsibilities
Payroll Operations & Processing

• Manage payroll processing across multiple APAC countries, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with local labor laws.
• Collaborate with HR, Finance, Compensation & Benefits, and external vendors to ensure accurate payroll execution.
• Oversee payroll transactions, including salary processing, tax deductions, statutory payments, benefits administration, and full & final settlements.
• Implement and oversee payroll systems and software upgrades for seamless operations.

Compliance & Risk Management

• Stay updated with the latest payroll-related regulations across APAC, ensuring full compliance with statutory requirements.
• Handle tax filings, social security contributions, labor laws, and other regulatory submissions in multiple APAC jurisdictions.
• Conduct periodic payroll audits to identify and mitigate risks, ensuring accurate documentation and data security.

Vendor & Stakeholder Management

• Manage relationships with third-party payroll vendors and service providers, ensuring high service quality and compliance.
• Serve as the point of contact for employee payroll-related queries and senior management reporting.
• Conduct periodic reviews of vendor contracts and negotiate agreements for optimal cost-effectiveness.

Process Optimization & Reporting

• Identify areas for payroll process improvements and automation to enhance efficiency.
• Develop payroll governance policies and ensure adherence across all regions.
• Generate payroll reports, including reconciliations, variance analysis, and financial forecasting, for senior leadership.

Team Leadership & Development

• Lead and mentor payroll teams across multiple geographies, fostering a collaborative and high-performing work culture.
• Train teams on best practices, compliance updates, and payroll system enhancements.

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Education: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Accounting, Finance, HR, or a related field.
• Experience: Minimum 10-15 years of experience in payroll management, with at least 5 years handling APAC payroll.
• Technical Skills:
  • Expertise in global payroll systems such as Workday, SAP, ADP, Ceridian, and Oracle.
  • Advanced knowledge of Excel (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP, data analysis) for payroll reconciliations.
  • Strong understanding of taxation laws, compliance regulations, and labor laws in APAC.
• Soft Skills:
  • Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and decision-making abilities.
  • Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills.
  • Ability to work under pressure, meet tight deadlines, and manage multiple projects.

Preferred Qualifications

• Certifications: Payroll compliance certifications such as CPP (Certified Payroll Professional) or equivalent.
• Industry Experience: Prior experience in financial services, IT, or multinational corporations handling large-scale payroll operations.
• Process Improvement: Experience in process automation, payroll migration, and system integration projects.

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a dynamic and global organization with opportunities for professional growth.
• Lead payroll transformation initiatives and optimize processes across multiple countries.
• Work in a collaborative and innovative environment with access to the latest payroll technologies.

About Company Statement:
Accuris delivers essential intelligence that powers decision making. We provide the world's leading organizations with the right data, connected technologies and expertise they need to move ahead. We think differently, combining the knowledge and resources of an established company with the unapologetic boldness of a startup. (https://www.spglobal.com/engineering/en/index.html)
Our mission: build an evolvable knowledge and data platform that enables STEM professionals to unlock and deliver innovation to the world's most complex problems.
Accuris provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
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• Job Family - Financial Analysis
• Pay Type - Salary
• Employment Indicator - Regular