Lead Payroll Specialist -APAC

Lead Payroll Specialist -APAC

Company:

Boeing India Private Limited

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Position Overview:

Boeing International Payroll team is currently looking for an Lead Payroll Specialist APAC to join their team in Bangalore/Chennai, India.

The position will report to the Senior Manager of Global Payroll & Timekeeping group.

Position Responsibilities:

• Leads execution of payroll for India and other APAC countries as assigned

• Develops program work processes, top level execution plans.

• Identifies key program level horizontal and vertical integration interfaces between major activities, teams and partners

• Facilitates the resolution of issues. Engages with CloudPay and TCS representatives to align on features, integrations and issue resolutions (pre and post payroll)

• Supports first time quality in leading payroll execution by managing program metrics. Help define and track KPIs and ensure performance within targeted measures

• Ensures robust payroll process documentation and training for internal and external teams

• Brings in Management Best Practices

• Implements stakeholder communication and contact plans

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• Bachelor’s degree or higher is required as a BASIC QUALIFICATION

• A minimum of 10 years of experience in handling International Payroll operations and projects with demonstrated ability to work effectively in a fast-paced and global service-oriented environment

• Should have excellent understanding and knowledge of India payroll requirements including tax regulations

• Understanding of pre payroll requirements, exception scenarios and ability to analyze and troubleshoot post payroll discrepancies

• Analytical & problem solver with the ability to process information quickly and make actionable recommendations

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

The ideal candidate will meet following criteria:

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Finance is preferred

• Prior experience with payroll platforms and vendor relationships including CloudPay, WorkDay and ServiceNow

• Ability to understand the big picture and the inter-relationships of all positions and activities in the different HR, Payroll, Timekeeping and Attendance systems, and process including the impact of changes in one area on another area.

• Ability to see and understand the inter-relationships between components of systems and plans, anticipate future events, and apply the principles of systems thinking to accelerate performance.

• Strong communication skills and interpersonal skills

• Work collaboratively and effectively with a large range of stakeholders

Behavioral Attributes

• Ensure Positive Employee Experience

• Stakeholder Engagement

• Build Positive Relationships 

• Business and Strategic Acumen

• Digital Literacy

• Global Perspective

• Team Management

Typical Education & Experience:

Education/experience typically acquired through advanced education (e.g. Bachelor) and typically 17 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience (e.g. Master) 16 years' related work experience.

Relocation:

Language Requirements:

Not Applicable

Education:

Not Applicable

Relocation:

This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.

Security Clearance:

This position does not require a Security Clearance.

Visa Sponsorship:

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Contingent Upon Award Program

This position is not contingent upon program award

Shift:

Not a Shift Worker (India)