Payroll Specialist

Location: Kharadi, Pune

Life Unlimited. At Smith+Nephew, we design and manufacture technology that takes the limits off living.

The Payroll Specialist is part of a regional team responsible for the timely and accurate end-to-end processing of payroll across multiple countries within Smith+Nephew. Key responsibilities include managing payroll data, updating systems such as Workday and local payroll platforms, and ensuring smooth operation of interfaces between these systems and external vendors.

The role encompasses all payroll functions and is not limited to specific countries. Flexibility to support additional payrolls outside the specialist’s usual scope may be required based on business needs.

What will you be doing?

• Entry and review of the weekly, biweekly, or monthly payroll time data as the need arises; employee maintenance; tax information; direct deposit; new hire; termination; and any other current employee processing. This also includes processing end-to-end payroll.
• Coordinate with Human Resource Department personnel on the timely and accurate updating of employee master file changes in Workday. HR system when discrepancies or errors are found.
• Manage interfaces and reports between Workday HR and local payroll systems.
• Able to explain pay slips to employees in terms of taxation, social contributions, and other pay items.
• Audit payroll data entry and employee status changes to ensure accuracy prior to payroll execution.
• Participates in internal and external training to keep up to date with the most recent legal changes within the countries in scope.
• Ensure timely and accurate administration of employee garnishments, insurances, and taxes, ensuring proper withholding and remittance to appropriate agencies and authorities.
• Work as a member of the GBS cross-functional team on projects related to system upgrades for Workday, local Payroll and Time & Attendance systems.
• Handles employees' cases through ServiceNow to provide accurate resolution in agreement with the established SLAs.
• Lead or participate in Continuous improvement and Data Analytics initiatives.

What will you need to be successful?

• Education: Bachelor’s or Master's degree from any stream is preferred, or equivalent experience.
• Should have a minimum of 5 to 7 Years of proven experience processing multistate Indian payroll.
• Should have a thorough knowledge of INCOME TAX calculation & returns filing (Quarterly & Annual) for INDIA PAYROLL.
• Sound knowledge of STATUTORY Compliances (PF, PT, MLWF, ESIC & Gratuity)!
• Should have a Knowledge of ESOP & PERK.
• Solid experience of working with MS EXCEL is required. Advanced Excel Knowledge preferred.
• Should be flexible for working hours during Payroll submission Days
• Competences: Customer Focus, Flexible, Deliver on Commitments, Eye for Details.
• Should be comfortable for need basis travel, 10% to 20%

You Unlimited.

We believe in crafting the greatest good for society. Our strongest investments are in our people and the patients we serve.

Inclusion, Diversity and Equity: Committed to Welcoming, Celebrating and Thriving on Diversity, Learn more about Employee Inclusion Groups on our website (https://www.smith-nephew.com/).

Other reasons why you will love it here!

• Your Future: Major medical coverage + policy exclusions and insurance non-medical limit. Educational Assistance.
• Work/Life Balance: Flexible Personal/Vacation Time Off, Privilege Leave, Floater Leave.
• Your Wellbeing: Parents/Parents-in-Law’s Insurance (Employer Contribution of 8,000/- annually), Employee Assistance Program, Parental Leave.
• Flexibility: Hybrid Work Model (For most professional roles)
• Training: Hands-On, Team-Customized, Mentorship
• Extra Perks: Free Cab Transport Facility for all employees; One-Time Meal provided to all employees as per shift. Night shift allowances.

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