Senior Specialist, Payroll

MongoDB

Gurugram, India

On-siteCareer-pivot friendly

Who this role is best for

Aimed at experienced payroll professionals with APAC expertise who can manage complex, multi-country payroll operations and collaborate across time zones.

Best fit for

Candidates with 7+ years of APAC payroll experience and a track record in managing multi-country payroll systems
— “Minimum 7+ years of progressive experience supporting APAC payroll processing in high volume and complex environment”
Professionals who have worked with enterprise payroll systems like ADP or SuccessFactors and can handle process documentation
— “Hands-on experience working with enterprise payroll systems and HRIS platforms (ADP, SuccessFactors)”
Individuals who thrive in a hybrid work model and are comfortable with cross-functional collaboration across time zones
— “Proven ability to collaborate effectively with Multiple stakeholders and cross functional partners across time zones”

Things to consider

Candidates must be based in Gurugram for hybrid work, limiting remote flexibility
— “We are looking to speak to candidates who are based in Gurugram for our hybrid working model”
The role involves managing complex payroll transactions with a high standard of accuracy and compliance
— “payroll accuracy, compliance, and timeliness treated as essential operational requirements”

How to stand out

Highlight experience with multi-country payroll systems and process improvement projects
— “Experience supporting multi-country payrolls or working in a global or shared services environment strongly preferred”
Demonstrate expertise in APAC tax regulations and payroll accounting concepts
— “Strong working knowledge of APAC tax regulations, labor laws, and compliance requirements”
Showcase proficiency in Excel/Google Sheets for data analysis and reporting
— “Advanced proficiency in Excel and/or Google Sheets, including data analysis, reconciliations, and reporting”
Emphasize ability to independently resolve complex payroll issues and discrepancies
— “Demonstrated ability to independently manage complex payroll transactions including issue investigation and resolution”

Pace · SteadyCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Team

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What success looks like

support end-to-end APAC payroll processing
manage complex payroll transactions
serve as primary point of contact for payroll-related inquiries
support payroll reconciliations

Typical background

payroll processingfinance operationsAPAC tax regulations

Skills & requirements

Required

APAC Payroll ProcessingPayroll Tax RegulationsComplex Payroll TransactionsPayroll DeductionsPayroll-related InquiriesPayroll ReconciliationsProcess Improvement

Preferred

Multi-country Payroll ExperienceGlobal Shared Services Environment

Stack & domain

Payroll ProcessingAPAC Payroll Tax RegulationsLabor LawsComplianceEnterprise Payroll SystemsHRIS PlatformsExcelGoogle SheetsData AnalysisReconciliationReportingCommunicationProblem-solvingCollaborationAttention To DetailTime ManagementTeamworkPayrollFinanceHR

About the role

Original posting from MongoDB

We are looking for a knowledgeable and detail oriented Senior Payroll Associate to join our Global Payroll team. This role primarily supports APAC payroll operations, with potential to expand scope and ownership across the Asia Pacific over time. The position reports directly to the regional, India based, Senior Payroll Manager.
This role requires a hands-on professional who brings a high standard of rigor, with payroll accuracy, compliance, and timeliness treated as essential operational requirements.
We are looking to speak to candidates who are based in Gurugram for our hybrid working model.
Responsibilities
Support end-to-end India, China, South Korea, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Singapore and Australia payroll processing with minimal supervision, ensuring payrolls are accurate, on time and compliant with current regulations
Review payroll output to identify discrepancies, investigate variances, and resolve issues prior to final approval
Apply working knowledge of APAC payroll tax regulations to ensure accurate employee setup, calculations and reporting
Manage complex payroll transactions, including bonuses, retro adjustments, off-cycle payments, and payroll corrections
Administer and audit payroll deductions, including pre-tax benefits, retirement plans, and garnishments.
Serve as a primary point of contact for payroll-related inquiries from HR, Benefits, Finance, and employees to resolve issues efficiently and within SLAs
Support payroll reconciliations, audits, and year-end activities in collaboration with third party vendors and internal stakeholders
Provide backup support and coverage for APAC payrolls as needed
Identify process gaps, recommend improvements, document and maintain SOPs
Participate in process improvement, system upgrades and enhancements, testing, and post-implementation stabilization
Skills and Qualifications
Minimum 7+ years of progressive experience supporting APAC payroll processing in high volume and complex environment
Strong working knowledge of APAC tax regulations, labor laws, and compliance requirements
Demonstrated ability to independently manage complex payroll transactions including issue investigation and resolution
Solid understanding of pre-tax benefits administration, wage garnishments, and core payroll accounting concepts
Hands-on experience working with enterprise payroll systems and HRIS platforms (ADP, SuccessFactors)
Advanced proficiency in Excel and/or Google Sheets, including data analysis, reconciliations, and reporting
Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly and confidently explain payroll matters
Proven ability to collaborate effectively with Multiple stakeholders and cross functional partners across time zones
Experience supporting multi-country payrolls or working in a global or shared services environment strongly preferred
About MongoDB
MongoDB is built for change, empowering our customers and our people to innovate at the speed of the market. We have redefined the data platform for the AI era, enabling builders to create, transform, and disrupt industries with software. MongoDB’s unified data platform, the most widely available, globally distributed data platform on the market, helps organizations modernize legacy workloads, embrace innovation, and unleash AI. Our cloud-native platform, MongoDB Atlas, is the only globally distributed, multi-cloud data platform and is available across AWS, Google Cloud, and Microsoft Azure.
With offices worldwide and over 67,000 customers, including AI-native startups and approximately 75% of the Fortune 100, relying on MongoDB for their most important applications, we’re powering the next era of software.
Our compass at MongoDB is our Leadership Commitment, guiding how and why we make decisions, show up for each other, and win. It’s what makes us MongoDB.
To drive the personal growth and business impact of our employees, we’re committed to developing a supportive and enriching culture for everyone. From employee affinity groups, to fertility assistance and a generous parental leave policy, we value our employees’ wellbeing and want to support them along every step of their professional and personal journeys. Learn more about what it’s like to work at MongoDB, and help us make an impact on the world!
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MongoDB is an equal opportunities employer.
Requisition ID 3273566365

Source: MongoDB careers