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Job Description
INTRODUCTION:
We are the #1 FitTech provider for businesses globally and are rapidly expanding our presence in India with a new office in Hyderabad. We are seeking a skilled and experienced Payroll Manager to join our global and dynamic team. This role will be based in Hyderabad, with the flexibility to work both remotely and in the office for three days a week, including some overlap with U.S. hours. You will report to the Hyderabad People Operations Director and be a crucial member of our Global People Operations and Payroll teams across North America, Europe, and India.
As our Payroll Manager, you will lead the payroll operations for India and the global integration efforts with a new global payroll vendor with our Workday HRIS system for the countries where payroll is currently being processed offline (Ireland, Australia, UK, Spain, and Brazil) and entities where we are beginning to process payroll for the first time (India and Mexico). This role will require global payroll expertise and the ability to build strong partnerships with existing payroll, people operations, and accounting leaders and team members.
*All applicants must be able to work from our local Hyderabad office 2-3x week and when there are onsite candidate interviews.*
WHAT YOU’LL DO:
- Lead the integration efforts with a new global payroll vendor, starting with India, in partnership with our US Payroll Manager, our Workday team, and other relevant stakeholders from People Operations and Accounting.
- Stand up and manage the India payroll processing, compliance, and analysis ensure proper processes are in place for capturing all inputs accurately and review payroll output from payroll vendors including but not limited to performing payroll analysis such as total gross payroll to net payment, average paid per headcount by country, and comparison of analysis to prior period, etc.
- Respond to employee inquiries via internal ticketing system or email and serve as liaison between employee and third-party providers; educate and counsel employees on how to use Workday® Employee Self Service tools and address issues that fall outside the scope of self-service, hourly time tracking and overtime.
- Serve as the Workday Payroll functional expert on cross-functional efforts related to new compensation and/or benefits offerings
- Drive meetings with cross-functional departments (People Operations, Finance, Accounting, IT, Legal, etc.) to identify and implement payroll process improvements and best practices.
- Partner with US Payroll Manager and develop and implement global payroll processes, policies & procedures to ensure proper internal controls, efficiency, and best-in-class employee experiences
WHAT YOU’LL NEED:
- Minimum of 7+ years of end-to-end payroll processing with at least 3+ years of experience managing / leading global payroll for a US based company
- Advanced experience with Workday® and advanced Excel Skills (pivot tables and lookups) and experience with working with global payroll vendors
- Expertise in India payroll operations and experience with US, Canadian, European payroll operations
- Experience with reporting of equity compensation programs through payroll
- Engaged leadership style focused on building and fostering strong relationships with key stakeholders through collaboration and communication
- Hands-on leadership experience building and growing a new team
AND IT’S GREAT TO HAVE:
- Experience in a global SaaS or tech company, particularly in a fast-growing environment.
- A proactive, high-energy attitude geared towards achieving continuous improvement.
- Strong project management and system implementation skills and experience.
- Experience supporting the Hyderabad region, with knowledge of local HR practices and employment laws.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills needed to interface and establish rapport with all levels of the organization including executive team members.
WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU:
- Purpose led company with a Values focused culture – Best Life, One Team, Growth Mindset
- Competitive PTO policy with 15 paid holidays per year including 4 Days of Disconnect (quarterly global company holiday)
- Medical coverage including coverage for spouse, kids, parents or parents-in-laws
- Annual Health Check Ups plus Life and Personal Accident Insurance
- Best Life Perk – we are committed to meeting you wherever you are in your fitness journey with a quarterly reimbursement
- Best-in-Class company reward programs – Core Rewards employee recognition tool, quarterly impact awards nominations, and annual Club Excellence program
- Free LinkedIn Learning account and access to
- Premium Calm App +4 – enjoy tranquility with a Calm App subscription for you and up to 4 dependents over the age of 16
We’re committed to diversity and passion, and encourage you to apply, even if you don’t demonstrate all the listed skillsets!
ABC’S COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY, EQUALITY, BELONGING AND INCLUSION:
ABC is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We are intentional about creating an environment where employees, our clients and other stakeholders feel valued and inspired to reach their full potential and make authentic connections. We foster a workplace culture that embraces each person’s diversity, including the extent to which they are similar or different. ABC leaders believe that an equitable and inclusive culture is not only the right thing to do, it is a business imperative. Read more about our commitment to diversity, equality, belonging and inclusion at ABC Fitness | The Largest Provider of Fitness Software
ABOUT ABC:
ABC Fitness (ABC Fitness | The Largest Provider of Fitness Software ) is the premier provider of software and related services for the fitness industry and has built a reputation for excellence in support for clubs and their members. ABC is the trusted provider to boost performance and create a total fitness experience for over 41 million members of clubs of all sizes whether a multi-location chain, franchise or an independent gym.
Founded in 1981, ABC helps over 31,000 gyms and health clubs globally perform better and more profitably offering a comprehensive SaaS club management solution that enables club operators to achieve optimal performance. ABC Fitness is a Thoma Bravo portfolio company, a private equity firm focused on investing in software and technology companies (Thoma Bravo | Leading Private Equity Firm in Software & Technology ).
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