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Senior Payroll Specialist - SAP HCM/SuccessFactors

Zalaris zalaris.com Open · verified Oct 19, 2026
Chennai Senior Payroll

At a glance

Senior Payroll role at Zalaris. Chennai.

Pay not stated Payroll Specialist salary

RolePayroll
SenioritySenior
LocationChennai
PostedSep 16, 2026 · 4w ago
Role brief

hrroles summary, based on the employer's posting.

What you'll do

  • Keep employee records current, covering hires, departures, personal changes, tax details and pension controls
  • Update organizational structures and record attendance, absences and payroll inputs such as deductions, benefits and salary changes
  • Prepare reports, respond to C4C requests and phone inquiries, and produce contracts and related employment documents
  • Resolve complex cross-functional cases, maintain employee archives and coach other team members

What you bring

  • You have six to eight years of growing responsibility in payroll operations, including work across multiple EMEA and EU countries
  • You bring practical, detailed experience with SAP HCM payroll and SAP SuccessFactors Employee Central or Employee Central Payroll
  • You are fluent in English and proficient with Microsoft Excel and related reporting tools

Who this fits

This senior payroll operations role suits someone comfortable handling employee data, payroll inputs, reporting and complex cases across multiple EMEA and EU countries. The role is based in Chennai and requires working from the office.

From the employer

Reference No: 3342

Office Type: Office

Elevate Your Career with Zalaris

Zalaris is a rapidly expanding global leader in Tech HR and payroll solutions.

We’re big enough for you to grow and be a part of an international environment but small enough for you to be visible and truly make a difference.

We foster open communication and short decision-making paths that encourage creative and innovative thinking.

Zalaris’ culture is rooted in values inspired by Nordic working ethos: everyone matters, aiming high and team spirit. We’re committed to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace where everyone brings their own uniqueness. Zalaris’ employees come from different backgrounds, cultures, and walks of life, and we are proud of it.

Reference No: 3342

Office Type: Work From Office

Elevate Your Career with Zalaris

Zalaris is a rapidly expanding global leader in Tech HR and payroll solutions.

We’re big enough for you to grow and be a part of an international environment but small enough for you to be visible and truly make a difference.

We foster open communication and short decision-making paths that encourage creative and innovative thinking.

Zalaris’ culture is rooted in values inspired by Nordic working ethos: everyone matters, aiming high and team spirit. We’re committed to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace where everyone brings their own uniqueness. Zalaris’ employees come from different backgrounds, cultures, and walks of life, and we are proud of it.

Roles and Responsibilities:

Registration and maintenance of employee data (e.g., new hires, changes, terminations, tax information, pension control)

Maintenance of organizational structure

Absence /attendance registration and handling

Registration of payroll data input (e.g., deductions, benefits, bonuses, new salaries)

Preparation and delivery of reports

Handling service requests through C4C system and inquiries by phone

Producing the contracts and other employment related documentation Maintaining physical and / or electronical archive

To solve problems and be a case manager for complex multi functional issues.

Train and guide other team members.

Performing any additional tasks, linked to the primary scope of the position.

Required Qualifications & Experience

6-8 years of progressive experience in payroll operations, with significant exposure to multiple EMEA and EU countries.

Hands-on, in-depth experience with SAP Payroll (SAP HCM) and SAP SuccessFactors (Employee Central / Employee Central Payroll).

Excellent communication and stakeholder-management skills; fluent in English (additional EU languages an advantage).

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and related reporting tools.

Roles and Responsibilities:

Registration and maintenance of employee data (e.g., new hires, changes, terminations, tax information, pension control)

Maintenance of organizational structure

Absence /attendance registration and handling

Registration of payroll data input (e.g., deductions, benefits, bonuses, new salaries)

Preparation and delivery of reports

Handling service requests through C4C system and inquiries by phone

Producing the contracts and other employment related documentation Maintaining physical and / or electronical archive

To solve problems and be a case manager for complex multi functional issues.

Train and guide other team members.

Performing any additional tasks, linked to the primary scope of the position.

Required Qualifications & Experience

6-8 years of progressive experience in payroll operations, with significant exposure to multiple EMEA and EU countries.

Hands-on, in-depth experience with SAP Payroll (SAP HCM) and SAP SuccessFactors (Employee Central / Employee Central Payroll).

Excellent communication and stakeholder-management skills; fluent in English (additional EU languages an advantage).

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and related reporting tools.