Local Market Payroll Specialist

Ready to join the future of work?

Come join a remote and hybrid first*, global company spanning across the Americas, Europe, and Asia for A Job That Works for You. You will become among 2000+ Guardians worldwide, embracing YOUR unique approach to work. 🌎

Our vision of the future of work is “Work In Any Way” which offers flexibility for where you work, it empowers you to define your ideal work environment, unbound by the traditional notions of what work should look like. Most importantly, it puts people first! 🤩

(*some of our roles are completely remote while some roles may require a remote first- hybrid workstyle, where you may be required to be in office once or twice a week – we are happy to clear this up on our initial call with you 😊)

How you will make a difference:

• Establish, maintain, and develop strong and trusted client relationships that result in high client satisfaction, acting as a primary day-to-day contact for assigned clients.

• Process end to end India payroll and compliance on a monthly basis

• Answering general payroll inquiries, including advice on awards, policies etc.

• Working closely with Client & Local Compliance partner

• Collecting, calculating, and entering data to maintain and update payroll information.

• Compiling summaries of earnings, taxes, deductions, leave, disability, and non-taxable wages and reporting on for country specific payrolls

• Ensuring accurate payroll transactions and payments

• Preparation and payment of all State and Federal tax obligations including Payroll tax, must be aware of Country specific nuances.

• Preparation and timely delivery of pay slips and annual payment summaries.

• Maintaining payroll operations by following policies and procedures

• Preparation and timely delivery of pay slips and annual payment summaries.

• Determining payroll liabilities by calculating employee federal and state income, social security taxes, employer's social security, unemployment, and workers’ compensation payments, applicable as per the country payrolls.

• To ensure timely receipt and delivery of payroll data by payroll schedule.

• Engagement with local in-country payroll providers to meet delivery timelines while minimizing escalations.

• Responsible for timely and accurate submission of all payroll data to required partners and/or clients.

• Responsible for on-time receipt and delivery of net pay and payroll reports in line with agreed-upon payroll schedules

• Ensure reconciliation and validation of data according to predefined payroll processing procedures and standards.

• Managing inquiries from clients, internal regional service centres, and local offices via our case management tool, ensuring full resolution in line with company Service Level Agreements.

• Develop and drive action plans and root cause analysis reports for issues, as required.

• Participate in the development of processes and procedures for the team following customer and business requirements.

• Detailed focus on quality, accuracy, and timeliness of payroll-related activities as assigned.

• Adhere to SSAE16 compliance audit controls and requirements.

• Additional duties as required.

What will give you an advantage:

• Must be India payroll experienced (At least 2 years)

• Excellent communication skills; both written and verbal

• Experience in managing multiple customers in a payroll/ HR.

• Tenacious, organized, and customer-focused approach.

• Ability to develop a team of people i.e., share knowledge and expertise with colleagues and customers, coaching, development, ad hoc training.

• Demonstrable customer service skill

• Well-versed in understanding the client, data management, and problem-solving skills.

• Professional fluency in the English language is essential, both written and oral

• Passion for service excellence

• Setting high standards for quality

• Ability to work independently.

• Analytically minded with strong attention to detail

• Accuracy with record keeping and reconciliation.

• Ability to work in a fast-paced pressurized environment.

• Follow procedures and policies and keeps to schedule.

• Payroll/HR/Finance/Systems background with an understanding of the core competencies of the payroll process i.e., Unity, CHRIS, Arthur and Specific

• Strong excel skills, advanced level advantageous.

Who we are and what we do:

Safeguard Global is…Global! We help 1500+ companies hire, manage, and pay employees in 170+ countries. Join us to meet diverse talent, explore new cultures, and connect with amazing folks from around the globe. ✈️

Our Global Benefits 

• 👨‍💻 Autonomy & Flexibility (Work in Any Way): Remote first, with the flexibility to include school runs and gym breaks in your schedule all while maintaining a high standard of work.

• 🧑‍🍼 Bonding Leave: Enjoy paid leave to bond with your new family member.  

• 🎁 2 Charitable Days: Contribute to causes you believe in.  

• 🏆 Reward & Recognition Program: Be rewarded for your success and championing our values.  

• 💰 Corporate bonus/SIP: All Guardians are eligible for our annual bonus scheme or sales incentive plan. 

• 🏢 Coworking Space: Need to meet with a client, utilize admin services or just get out of the house? We’ve got you covered with flexible workspace options based on location. 

Why become a Guardian: 

• ✈️ International Environment: Grow your network internationally and collaborate across the world. Interact, discover cultures, and tap into local expertise.  

• ⭐ Our Culture: We emphasize the people factor in everything we do. Our nurturing culture ensures your ideas reach our leaders and your contributions get the recognition they deserve.

• 📚 Learning: We support your continuous growth by providing access to 2 learning platforms, where you can learn at your own pace. 

Next Steps: 

To apply, please click on the following link. We wish you the best with your application. Our Guardian promise to you is to keep in touch to arrange the next stage should your application meet the position's requirements, and or a gentle update if you have been unsuccessful at this time.  

                                                        Welcome to the Future of Work!

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At Safeguard Global, we are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and Guardians.