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Payroll Subject Matter Expert APAC | Pune | Full-time
The FSSC is the department providing accounting services to VI. The SME is a function that supports both the operational service delivery organization of FSSC as well as the Delegated Process Owner in implementation of improvements. Adding operational insights to improvement project, aiding the DPO on operational matters and working on gaining insights into processes and possible improvements. On the operational side the SME supports on (process) issues and is a first point of contact for process- or content-related questions. The SME links their specific area of expertise to other areas of expertise if necessary.
What you will do
Vision, Strategy, Leadership & Transformation
Payroll Expertise & Advisory
Act as the go-to expert on payroll processes, legislation, controls, and system functionality for assigned countries or regions.
Provide expert guidance and support to HR, Finance, payroll operations teams, and external payroll providers.
Resolve complex payroll issues, escalations, and compliance-related questions.
Translate local payroll requirements into global standards and vice versa.
Data Quality & Governance
Validate payroll inputs and outputs to ensure accuracy and completeness. Monitor payroll data quality and system integrations. Support payroll reporting, reconciliations, and audit requirements. Help establish and maintain payroll process documentation and governance standards.
Compliance & Controls
Safeguard compliance with local payroll legislation and statutory requirements. Ensure effective execution of payroll controls, audits, reconciliations, and quality reviews. Support risk assessments and compliance monitoring activities. Maintain awareness of legislative changes and advise on required actions.
Process Excellence & Standardization
Drive standardization and optimization of payroll processes globally. Identify improvement opportunities and support automation initiatives. Contribute to the development and maintenance of payroll policies, procedures, and controls. Promote best practices and knowledge sharing across the payroll community.
Payroll Transformation & Implementations
Support payroll implementations, migrations, and system enhancements. Validate process designs and ensure alignment with global payroll standards. Participate in testing activities, issue resolution, cutover activities, and hypercare support. Partner with project teams to ensure successful delivery of payroll transformation initiatives.
Operational Delivery
2nd line query handling and resolution for own process area coming from central FSSC
Liaison between regional service delivery and DPO
Support in process improvement/roll out initiated by DPO (UAT, implementation training)
Provides training to operational teams
Acts and steers on KPI improvements together with operational team, stakeholders and DPO
Takes part in process community meetings and aligns and cooperates closely with peers
Is back up for SMEs in other regions, so maintains Global process view
Maintains regional deviations and brings these forwards to DPO for approval or resolution
Interacts with regional stakeholders on behalf of FSSC for operational improvements/adherence to standard process
Seeks root causes for deviations from adherence/process
Elaborate process changes (in the process map 2.0) and prepare for roll out
Delegated to update the process map 2.0
This function will be regionally executed with a global scope and E2E perspective
Continuous Improvement
Key Interactions:
Business Delegated: Process owners other processes, operational staff other adjacent capabilities (IT, HR)
Business/Other: External providers
Finance: Strategic Planning, Business Planning & forecasting, Payroll, Internal Control, Treasury, Accounts payable, Lead to Cash, TAX management, Standard Reporting and Data, Delegated Process owners, FSSC Services delivery, Local Finance Managers, SME’s, CI
What you bring
Key Competencies
Global Perspective
Drives results
Communicates effectively
Collaborates
Org savvy
Cultivates innovation
Knowledge/skills
System and tool advanced level (JDE, Workday, TEB, etc.: all relevant for the area of expertise – org book)
English
Excel
Visio
Planning skills
Expertise area: e.g. payroll – tax, international payrolling, accounting, policies, etc.
Experience
SME in Payroll area with deep knowledge on Payroll processes. Experience in payroll of APAC countries will be a plus.
Should understand Journal entries for Payroll & should have working knowledge of compliances
A recognized Payroll Qualification/ certification would be advantageous
Should have experience of Expat Payroll
Level of Education
Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance or specific expertise area or equivalent level
Minimum 10+ years of payroll experience in complex organizations payroll (500+ employees)
Other Requirements
Key Customers
Employees, HR, Internal Business customers, Authorities, other Finance functions
International Mobility
About Vanderlande:
Vanderlande makes automated systems that handle baggage at airports and sort parcels in logistics networks around the world. At airports, our technology manages the complete bag journey: from check-in and security screening through to the reclaim belt. In parcel logistics, our systems power the networks that get packages to customers' doors.
At Vanderlande, you will find the space to aspire, to grow, and to achieve something that matters, with people who bring out the best in each other.
Website: www.vanderlande.com
What we offer:
Working at Vanderlande comes with the support and space to grow, achieve, and enjoy the journey. Here is what that looks like in practice:
Competitive Salary Package
30 days of annual leave (pro-rated from the start of the financial year), including:
22 paid leave days
8 sick/casual leave days
Applicable government holidays
Flexible and hybrid working model that promotes work-life balance.
Access to Vanderlande Academy and a wide range of learning and development programs to enhance your skills.
Comprehensive medical insurance coverage, including parental coverage.
Opportunities to participate in diverse Vanderlande communities, networks, and employee initiatives
Opportunity to collaborate globally.
How we work
We work by three values: Every day better, we care, and Team play. In practice, this means we drive customer success, lead with transparency, celebrate what we achieve together, and do what we say.
Ready to apply?
Are you interested in this position? Apply directly via our careers page with your CV/Resume.
Diversity & inclusion
Vanderlande is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regards to race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, or disability status.
