SGS

Senior Payroll Specialist

SGS  •  Hyderabad, IN (Hybrid)  •  4 days ago
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Job Description

We are SGS – the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company. We are recognized as the global benchmark for quality and integrity. Our 93,000 employees operate a network of 2,600 offices and laboratories, working together to enable a better, safer and more interconnected world.

We are looking for a Senior Payroll Specialist with extensive experience in payroll operations and a strong analytical and transformation mindset This role requires someone who can go beyond transactional payroll and drive insights, automation, and process excellence, particularly in a multi-country payroll environment.

Payroll Operations & Compliance

  • Manage end-to-end payroll processing, including validation, reconciliation, and reporting
  • Ensure accuracy of payroll inputs (new hires, exits, variable pay, bonuses, deductions)
  • Oversee full & final settlements, statutory reporting, and audit readiness

Analytics & Business Insight

  • Perform payroll variance analysis, identifying trends and anomalies in fixed vs. variable pay
  • Handle a hybrid payroll environment combining automated systems and manual interventions, ensuring accuracy, validation controls, and proper reconciliation across all components
  • Partner to support cost analysis, budgeting, and forecasting
  • Use data to identify inefficiencies and recommend improvements

Process Improvement & Automation

  • Identify opportunities to automate payroll processes and reduce manual dependency
  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives across payroll operations
  • Enhance payroll workflows using HRMS / SAP / reporting tools

Stakeholder & Vendor Management

  • Collaborate with global stakeholders, finance, and HR teams
  • Act as escalation point for complex payroll queries

Qualifications

  • 10+ years of experience in payroll operations (preferably multi-country)
  • Accounting background or relevant certification (Finance/Payroll specialization) is an added advantage
  • Strong experience in payroll analysis, reporting, and reconciliation
  • Exposure to complex compensation structures
  • Hands-on with payroll systems / HRMS / SAP and Advanced Excel
  • Proven experience in process optimization / transformation initiatives
  • Strong understanding of statutory compliance and audits
  • Strong orientation toward automation and analytics

Additional Information

Why Join Us

  • Work in a collaborative, fast-paced environment
  • Strong learning and growth opportunities
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About SGS

SGS is the world’s leading Testing, Inspection and Certification company. We operate a network of over 2,500 laboratories and business facilities across 115 countries, supported by a team of 99,500 dedicated professionals. With over 145 years of service excellence, we combine the precision and accuracy that define Swiss companies to help organizations achieve the highest standards of quality, compliance and sustainability.

Our brand promise – when you need to be sure – underscores our commitment to trust, integrity and reliability, enabling businesses to thrive with confidence. We proudly deliver our expert services through the SGS name and trusted specialized brands, including Brightsight, Bluesign, Maine Pointe and Nutrasource.

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Industry
Consulting & Advisory
Company Size
10,000+ employees
Headquarters
Baar, CH
Year Founded
Unknown
Website
sgs.com
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