HR Operations and Payroll Associate APAC

Location: India (Global scope)
Reports to: Payroll Manager
Department: Human Resources

Mode: Hybrid

Working Hours: UK Business hours

Role Overview:

We are seeking a hands-on individual contributor Payroll & Operations associate to optimize our global systems, administration, payroll and benefits operations. This role will be responsible for managing payroll processes across multiple APAC countries including India ensuring labour & payroll compliance, and driving operational excellence through HR systems—particularly BambooHR and ADP Celergo.

Key Responsibilities:

Payroll Management

End-to-end global payroll operations across multiple APAC regions using ADP Celergo.

Ensure timely and accurate payroll processing, tax filings, and statutory reporting.

Partner with Finance and HR teams to reconcile payroll data and resolve discrepancies.

Maintain compliance with local labour laws, tax regulations, and internal controls.

Systems & Operations

Ensure data integrity, system configuration, and user support for all systems.

Drive automation and process improvements across HR operations.

Lead system integrations between BambooHR, ADP Celergo, and other platforms.

Develop and maintain SOPs, audit trails, and documentation for payroll and benefits processes.

Compliance & Governance

Ensure adherence to GDPR, data privacy, and international employment regulations.

Support internal and external audits related to payroll and benefits.

Maintain up-to-date knowledge of global HR compliance requirements.

Oversee right to work checks and audit preparation

Team Collaboration

Manage relationships with external vendors and internal stakeholders.

Provide training and guidance to regional HR teams on payroll and benefits processes.

Collaborate cross-functionally with Finance, Legal, and IT teams

HR Service Delivery

Support the delivery of cyclical HR processes (e.g. performance reviews, salary reviews).

Review and improve HR processes for efficiency and compliance