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Payroll - Subject Matter Expert

Payroll - Subject Matter Expert

AVASO Technology SolutionsMohali district, India, India
9 hours ago
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Job Title : Payroll – Subject Matter Expert

Location : Mohali, Punjab

Job Description

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Payroll Subject Matter Expert (SME) to join our team at AVASO. As a Payroll SME, you will be the primary authority on payroll operations and compliance, ensuring end-to-end payroll accuracy, efficiency, and governance across global regions.

This role requires expertise in payroll processes, regulatory requirements, and systems. Provide guidance to the payroll team, lead complex payroll problem-solving, and drive continuous process improvements.

Objectives of this Role

  • Lead and oversee end-to-end payroll operations globally, ensuring accurate salary calculations, deductions, and statutory benefits administration (Social Contributions, insurance, etc.).
  • Act as a payroll knowledge center, ensuring compliance with local labor laws, tax regulations, and statutory reporting requirements across multiple geographies.
  • Drive payroll audits, risk assessments, and control mechanisms to ensure process integrity and compliance.
  • Partner with HR, Finance, and IT to integrate payroll data seamlessly across systems.
  • Provide expert-level guidance on complex cases such as inhouse payrolling, tax equalization, and regulatory changes.
  • Own payroll process improvements and standardization initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

  • Manage global payroll cycles with complete accountability for accuracy, timeliness, and compliance.
  • Define, implement, and maintain payroll policies, frameworks, and SOPs .
  • Perform payroll reconciliations, validate payroll data, and oversee exception handling.
  • Partner with HR, Finance, and external vendors to address complex payroll issues.
  • Ensure payroll compliance across multiple countries; oversee statutory filings, tax compliance, and audits.
  • Develop and publish dashboard reports, compliance metrics, and analytics for leadership review.
  • Handle escalations and serve as the final point of resolution for payroll discrepancies.
  • Mentor and train payroll team members, building capability and ensuring adherence to best practices.
  • Keeping up payroll legislation, tax laws, and system upgrades to proactively implement necessary changes.
  • Support transformation projects, such as payroll automation, migration, or integration with ERP platforms.
  • Ensuring right journal posting in accounting software (Zoho books, Xero & SAP S4 HANA)

    • Qualifications & Skills Required

  • Experience : Minimum 5–7 years in payroll operations with at least 2–3 years in a specialist / SME role, preferably handling multi-country payroll.
  • Education : MBA / M.Com / BBA / B.Com or equivalent in Finance / HR / Accounting.
  • Technical Skills :
  • Advanced MS Excel, PowerPoint, and data analysis skills.
  • Expertise in Xero, Zoho Books, SAP S4 HANA, payroll systems.
  • Knowledge :
  • Strong understanding of payroll accounting, taxation, and statutory compliance.
  • Hands-on experience with global payroll.
  • Core Skills :
  • Analytical and problem-solving ability with keen attention to detail.
  • Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
  • Ability to lead, mentor, and guide payroll teams in a fast-paced environment.
  • Commitment to confidentiality, accuracy, and process excellence.
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