Payroll Administrator

Section 1: Position Summary

The Payroll Administrator – India is responsible for the processing of payroll for our India employees. The Payroll Administrator delivers timely, accurate processing and provides excellent customer service and support to all India associates. Administration includes data entry, coordination of time and attendance recordkeeping, scheduling tax payments, balancing bank statements, and monitoring outsourced payroll administration service provider (BDO).

Section 2: Job Functions, Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Performs tasks to establish and maintain associate/payroll records including review of new hires and terminations in the payroll system.

• Processes all special and recurring payments, deductions, time-entry, and other periodic edits in the payroll system.

• Checks and audits electronic timekeeping records for compliance with established standards.

• Assists with resolution of manager/associate questions and problems in a timely and professional manner.

• Provides onboarding support for all new acquisitions to ensure a smooth transition.
• Works closely with the Finance team to coordinates bank transfers and timely tax payments
• Developing monthly and ad hoc payroll and operational reporting as required.
• Assist with internal and external audits of pay and tax records

• Advise Manager regarding activities and developments affecting associates and/or the department.  Recommend improvements in payroll related policies and procedures.

• Assist with other duties and provide administrative support as needed.
• Responsible for protecting, securing, and proper handling of all confidential data held by Ascensus to ensure against unauthorized access, improper transmission, and/or unapproved disclosure of information that could result in harm to Ascensus or our clients.

• Our I-Client service philosophy and our Core Values of People Matter, Quality First and Integrity Always® should be visible in your actions on a day-to-day basis showing your support of our organizational culture.

Supervision  

• Ability to work independently in a time sensitive environment.

Section 3:  Experience, Skills, Knowledge Requirements

• Experience:  Minimum of 3-5 years’ experience in India payroll processing including handling complex payroll situations.  Experience with HR software (internal HRIS or external vendor) for payroll processing.
• Knowledge of India taxation, statutory compliances, gratuity payments, and audit processes
• Education:  College degree or related experience.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills.  A high attention to detail is essential.
• Solid customer relations skills and ability to handle highly sensitive/confidential information.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills. 
• Excellent oral and written communication skills and strong interpersonal skills a must. 
• Must be self-motivated, strong problem solver, and detail-oriented.

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