Senior Payroll Manager – APAC
Location: Pune, Hyderabad, or Chennai (Hybrid)
Experience: 14–15 years

About the Role:
HealthEdge is expanding its Global Payroll team! We are seeking a Sr. Payroll Manager – APAC to lead payroll operations across India and the Philippines. This role involves managing end-to-end payroll processes, audits, and system migrations (Workday, ADP, etc.), while collaborating with global HR, Finance, and business leaders. If you are detail-oriented, tech-savvy, and thrive in a dynamic, cross-functional environment, this is the role for you.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead APAC payroll team to ensure accurate, timely payroll, including base pay, stock compensation, payroll taxes, pension, statutory & supplemental benefits.

• Manage relationships with external payroll providers.

• Support payroll system migration and Workday/ADP integrations; ensure smooth data transfer and process continuity.

• Consolidate and verify employee data, maintain records, and assist internal/external audits.

• Ensure compliance with tax, PF, ESI, PT, and other statutory regulations.

• Partner with internal stakeholders to provide employees with an exceptional payroll experience.

• Prepare management reports and payroll statistics proactively.

• Mentor and coach APAC payroll team for growth and development.

• Identify process gaps, recommend automation, and support system enhancements.

• Anticipate payroll risks, troubleshoot proactively, and ensure business continuity.

What We’re Looking For:

• Strong knowledge of payroll in APAC, including India & Philippines.

• Expertise in end-to-end payroll processes and internal control concepts.

• Ability to assess business process changes and provide strategic input.

• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills with internal and external teams.

• Strong leadership, conflict resolution, and team management skills.

• Ability to work independently and across multiple time zones.

• Highly analytical, accurate, detail-oriented, and proactive.

• Comfortable managing ambiguity, risk, and change.

Skills & Qualifications:

• 14–15 years of hands-on payroll experience.

• Experience with GreytHR, ADP, Mynd; Workday or other HR systems is a plus.

• Advanced Excel and Microsoft Office skills; ability to handle large datasets.

• Knowledge of international equity and mobility programs.

• Strong understanding of Indian payroll, statutory compliance, and benefits administration.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; fluency in English required.

• Quick learner, adaptable, and able to prioritize multiple deadlines.

Why This Role Matters:
You will manage payroll for 3500+ employees across multiple centers, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and readiness for the next phase of digital payroll transformation. Your work directly impacts employee satisfaction and organizational efficiency.