Associate – Payroll Control

Job Title: Associate – Payroll Control Location: Bangalore, India Role Description The Associate, Payroll Control, is responsible for supporting the governance, risk, control, compliance, and oversight framework for payroll operations across assigned countries and entities. The role will partner closely with Payroll Operations, HR, Finance, Tax, Technology, and external vendors to ensure payroll processes are executed accurately, compliantly, and in accordance with organizational policies and regulatory requirements. What we’ll offer you As part of our flexible scheme, here are just some of the benefits that you’ll enjoy, Best in class leave policy. Gender neutral parental leaves 100% reimbursement under childcare assistance benefit (gender neutral) Sponsorship for Industry relevant certifications and education Employee Assistance Program for you and your family members Comprehensive Hospitalization Insurance for you and your dependents Accident and Term life Insurance Complementary Health screening for 35 yrs. and above Your key responsibilities Payroll Controls Execute and maintain payroll processes and control frameworks. Review payroll inputs, outputs, reconciliations, exceptions, and approvals to ensure compliance with established controls. Support payroll risk assessments and ensure appropriate mitigation measures are implemented. Monitor payroll performance metrics and identify opportunities for control enhancements. Compliance & Regulatory Management Ensure adherence to statutory, tax, labour, social security, and regulatory requirements. Track legislative and regulatory changes impacting payroll operations. Support implementation of regulatory changes and compliance initiatives. Maintain audit-ready documentation and evidence repositories. Risk Management & Audit Support Support internal and external payroll audits. Coordinate remediation and closure of audit findings. Perform periodic control reviews and identify process improvement opportunities. Escalate significant risks, control gaps, and compliance issues appropriately. Vendor Governance Monitor payroll vendor performance against agreed SLAs and KPIs. Support governance reviews with payroll providers and third-party partners. Assist in issue resolution, root cause analysis, and service improvement initiatives. Ensure vendor activities comply with internal governance requirements. Stakeholder Management Partner with HR, Finance, Tax, Compliance, and Technology teams. Support preparation of governance reports, dashboards, and leadership updates. Participate in governance committees, operational reviews, and stakeholder discussions. Provide guidance on payroll controls and compliance requirements. Continuous Improvement & Transformation Identify opportunities to standardize, simplify, and automate payroll processes. Support payroll transformation, migration, and technology initiatives. Drive operational excellence and best practice adoption across payroll activities. Participate in projects related to payroll modernization and process optimization. Experience & Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in commerce, Finance, Business Administration, Human Resources, or a related discipline. 10-15 years of experience in Payroll Operations, Payroll Governance, HR Shared Services, Compliance, Audit, or related functions. Strong understanding of payroll processes, controls, taxation, social security, and labour regulations. Experience in multinational or shared services environments preferred. Experience working with payroll vendors and outsourced delivery models is desirable. Key Skills & Competencies Payroll Controls Risk Management & Compliance Audit Management Regulatory Knowledge Vendor & SLA Management Data Analysis & Reporting Stakeholder Management Problem Solving & Decision Making Process Improvement Project & Change Management Strong communication and presentation skills Success Measures Payroll control effectiveness. Timely closure of audit