Senior Specialist- Global Payroll
At a glance
Senior Payroll role at Zalaris. Chennai.
Pay not stated Payroll salary
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What you'll do
- Keep employee records current, including joiner, leaver, tax and pension details, and maintain the organization structure
- Record attendance, absences and payroll changes such as deductions, benefits, bonuses and salary updates
- Prepare reports, respond to phone queries and manage service cases through C4C
- Create employment contracts and related documents, and maintain paper or electronic records
- Resolve complex cross-functional cases and coach other team members
What you bring
- Six to eight years in payroll operations, with substantial work across several EMEA and EU countries
- Deep practical knowledge of SAP Payroll in SAP HCM and SAP SuccessFactors Employee Central or Employee Central Payroll
- Fluent English, strong communication and stakeholder skills, plus proficiency in Excel and reporting tools
Who this fits
This senior payroll role suits someone with broad international payroll operations experience who can handle complex cases and guide teammates. The position is office-based in Chennai.
From the employer
Reference No: 3185
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.