Sr. Consultant - Payroll Implementation (Philippines Region)

<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;">Location:</span></b><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;"> Hyderabad, India<br /> <b>Experience:</b> 5–10 years</span></p><p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;">Job Summary</span></b></p><p><b></b></p><b></b><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;">We are looking for a <b>Payroll Senior Consultant</b> with strong payroll domain and implementation experience to execute payroll implementations for enterprise clients across India, SEA and MENA.</span></p><p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;">The role primarily involves <b>payroll configuration, testing, UAT, parallel payroll, reconciliation, client coordination and go-live support</b>, working closely with the Solution Architect and implementation teams.</span></p><p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;">Key Responsibilities</span></b></p><p><b></b></p><b></b><ul style="margin-top:0cm;" type="disc"> <li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;">Review the approved <b>Solution Document</b> and coordinate with the Solution Architect for required data and inputs.</span><p></p></li> <li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;">Configure payroll based on defined client business processes, compensation structures and statutory requirements.</span><p></p></li> <li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;">Execute <b>SIT, UAT, parallel payroll runs and payroll reconciliation</b>.</span><p></p></li> <li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;">Identify and resolve configuration, calculation and payroll processing issues.</span><p></p></li> <li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;">Coordinate with clients for configuration validation, UAT, issue resolution and payroll sign-off.</span><p></p></li> <li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;">Conduct configuration and solution walkthroughs with clients and internal teams.</span><p></p></li> <li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;">Coordinate with Product, Engineering, QA and Integration teams for defects and enhancements.</span><p></p></li> <li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;">Support payroll go-live, hypercare and critical payroll cycles.</span><p></p></li> <li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;">Execute test scenarios and prepare test results and reconciliation summaries.</span><p></p></li> <li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;">Ensure payroll configuration and implementation deliverables are accurate, compliant and completed within agreed timelines.</span><p></p></li> </ul><p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;">Requirements</span></b></p><p><b></b></p><b></b><ul style="margin-top:0cm;" type="disc"> <li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;">5–10 years of experience in <b>payroll implementation, payroll consulting or payroll technology</b>.</span><p></p></li> <li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;">Must have payroll <b>implementation/configuration experience in at least one of the following regions: India, SEA or MENA</b>. Experience working across <b>2–3 countries</b> is preferred.</span><p></p></li> <li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;">Hands-on experience in <b>payroll system configuration</b>.</span><p></p></li> <li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;">Strong experience in <b>UAT, parallel payroll and payroll reconciliation</b>.</span><p></p></li> <li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;">Good understanding of payroll statutory compliance and payroll calculations.</span><p></p></li> <li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;">Strong analytical, problem-solving and communication skills.</span><p></p></li> <li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;">Advanced Excel skills are an advantage.</span><p></p></li> <li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;">Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, HR or a related field.</span><p></p></li> </ul><p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;">Good to Have</span></b></p><p><b></b></p><b></b><p> </p><ul style="margin-top:0cm;" type="disc"> <li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;">Experience with <b>SaaS HCM/Payroll platforms</b>.</span><p></p></li> <li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;">Experience working on <b>multi-country payroll implementation projects</b>.</span><p></p></li> <li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;">Payroll or project management certifications.</span><p></p></li> </ul>