The Assistant Payroll Manager will provide subject matter expertise and operational leadership for EMEA payroll processing and administration. This India-based role will serve as the primary escalation point for the Chennai payroll team, ensuring accurate and timely processing of multi-country payrolls across 18+ European countries while maintaining compliance with local legislation and internal controls.
Team Coverage: Bank holiday coverage on a rotational basis with other team members
Act as first point of escalation for the EMEA payroll team, providing guidance and resolution for complex payroll queries and issues
Oversee and ensure timely, accurate processing of payrolls across multiple EMEA countries in compliance with local legislation and company policies
Manage relationships with third-party vendors and payroll providers including Deel and local payroll providers across EMEA
Support audit and compliance activities, including preparation of documentation, controls evidence, and coordination with auditors, tax agencies and payroll providers for sign off from EMEA Payroll Manager
Drive process improvement initiatives across the payroll function, identifying automation opportunities and implementing best practices
Support the development, execution, and monitoring of internal controls and payroll governance frameworks
Provide coaching, guidance, and professional development support to team members on payroll processes, procedures, and country-specific requirements
Ensure confidential data storage, data integrity, and compliance with data protection regulations across all payroll systems
Review and approve payroll data before processing to ensure accuracy and completeness
Deputise for operational payroll delivery in the absence of the EMEA Payroll Manager
Maintain detailed documentation of processes, procedures, and compliance requirements across all EMEA countries
Foster teamwork and collaboration within the global HR & Payroll teams, maintaining professional relationships across time zones
Provide coverage during Indian public holidays as part of a rotational schedule to ensure continuous service delivery
This role requires flexibility to provide coverage during Indian public holidays on a rotational basis to ensure continuous service delivery across EMEA time zones.
This job description outlines the main duties and responsibilities of the designated role, but other duties may be assigned from time to time as business requirements evolve.
