Payroll Lead

Job Title: Payroll Lead

Location: Kolkata

Experience: 10–12 Years

Employment Type: Full-Time

Salary: Up to ₹17 LPA

Band: BPO 4/5

Role Overview

TCS is hiring an experienced Payroll Lead to manage end-to-end payroll operations for the ANZ region. The role involves payroll processing, payroll governance, compliance management, payroll reporting, HR systems management, client coordination, team leadership, audits, process transitions, and continuous improvement initiatives.

The ideal candidate should have strong experience in global payroll operations with expertise in Oracle HCM, Workday, SAP, payroll compliance, tax regulations, and ANZ payroll processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end payroll operations including pre-payroll, payroll processing, and post-payroll activities.

• Manage ANZ payroll operations and ensure accurate payroll delivery.

• Handle complex payroll calculations including Gross-to-Net, arrears, retro pay, tax adjustments, and termination payments.

• Ensure payroll compliance with tax legislation and statutory requirements.

• Manage payroll reporting, governance, and SLA adherence.

• Prepare payroll reports, forecasts, tax returns, and regulatory submissions.

• Perform payroll validations to ensure accurate payslips and timely payments.

• Manage client escalations and provide corrective and preventive actions.

• Lead payroll transition activities including Due Diligence (DD), Knowledge Transfer (KT), and ramp-up phases.

• Conduct payroll audits, system audits, and database validations.

• Support SOX audits and internal control requirements.

• Drive continuous improvement initiatives and process optimization.

• Manage payroll teams, performance tracking, training, and resource utilization.

• Collaborate with HR, Finance, Business Support, and client teams.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• 10–12 years of Payroll Operations experience.

• Strong ANZ Payroll experience.

• Experience in Global Payroll / HRO operations.

• Strong knowledge of Oracle HCM (Mandatory).

• Experience with Workday and SAP.

• Payroll Processing and Payroll Governance.

• Payroll Compliance and Tax Regulations.

• Payroll Reporting.

• Team Management and Leadership.

• Client Management and Stakeholder Management.

• Experience in Payroll Transition and Knowledge Transfer.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Preferred Skills

• SOX Audit

• Process Improvement

• Business Excellence

• FMEA

• HRIS Systems

• Payroll Automation

• Quality Management

Important Notes

Ex-TCS employees are not eligible to apply.

PAN Card and Date of Birth (DOB) are mandatory for profile creation.

Application Process

To proceed with your application, please complete the AI Assessment using the link below.

Assessment Link: https://myglit.com/lateral/cref/d9bf3d092f