Job Description

Are you passionate about learning?

Do you enjoy being a trusted partner?

Join our APJ Payroll Team!

The Akamai APJ Payroll team manages the full-cycle administration of our world-wide payroll and payroll tax reporting. We are responsible to help guide our employees through all aspects of their financial journey at Akamai. We are supported cross-functionally with teams from legal, compensation, accounting and equity.

Partner with the best

As a Payroll Analyst , you will manage projects, work with vendors and stakeholders to ensure end-to-end payroll. Also, enhance your knowledge and understanding of our programs at all levels throughout the company.

As a Payroll Analyst, you will be responsible for:

• Manage end-to-end payroll processing for India employees using ADP systems, ensuring accuracy and adherence to defined timelines.
• Review and validate payroll inputs, including new joiners, separations, variable pay, reimbursements, and statutory deductions.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable statutory regulations in India (PF, ESI, PT, LWF, Income Tax, Gratuity, etc.) in coordination with the payroll service provider.
• Stay abreast of legislative changes and ensure accurate and timely incorporation into payroll processes.
• Perform payroll reconciliations, identify discrepancies, and implement corrective actions.
• Collaborate with HR, Finance, and external stakeholders to gather inputs and resolve payroll-related issues.
• Address and resolve employee payroll queries in a timely and professional manner via ticketing systems or email.
• Support internal and external audits by providing accurate payroll data and required documentation.
• Manage statutory filings and returns in coordination with the payroll service provider.
• Identify and drive opportunities for process improvement, efficiency, and standardization.
• Maintain robust payroll controls, documentation, and audit trails.

Do what you love

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Human Resources, or a related discipline.
• 3–5 years of relevant experience in India payroll processing.
• Hands-on experience with ADP payroll systems is mandatory.
• Strong knowledge of Indian payroll regulations and statutory compliance.
• Advanced proficiency in MS Excel and payroll reporting.
• High level of accuracy, attention to detail, and data integrity.

Build your career at Akamai

Our ability to shape digital life today relies on developing exceptional people like you. The kind that can turn impossible into possible. We’re doing everything we can to make Akamai a great place to work. A place where you can learn, grow and have a meaningful impact.

With our company moving so fast, it’s important that you’re able to build new skills, explore new roles, and try out different opportunities. There are so many different ways to build your career at Akamai, and we want to support you as much as possible. We have all kinds of development opportunities available, from programs such as GROW and Mentoring, to internal events like the APEX Expo and tools such as Linkedin Learning, all to help you expand your knowledge and experience here.

Learn more

Not sure if this job is the right match for you or want to learn more about the job before you apply? Schedule a 15-minute exploratory call with the Recruiter and they would be happy to share more details.