Senior Payroll Analyst

A Moving Experience.

Are you interested in shaping the future of an industry that touches lives around the world? Do you want to be part of a team that’s redefining the transportation experience? Then come join the ride.

Who is Cerence? 
Cerence is the global leader in AI for transportation, specialized in building AI and voice-powered companions for cars, two-wheelers, and more that enable people to focus on what matters most. With over 500 million cars shipped with Cerence technology, we partner with leading automakers (such as Volkswagen, Mercedes, Audi, Toyota and many more), mobility providers, and technology companies to power intuitive, integrated experiences that create safer, more connected, and more enjoyable journeys for drivers and passengers alike. 

Our Driving Force 
Our team is dedicated to pushing the boundaries of AI innovation, working around the globe with headquarters in Burlington, Massachusetts, USA and 16 other offices across Europe, Asia, and North America. We bring together diverse backgrounds and varied skill sets with the shared goal of advancing the next generation of transportation user experiences. Our culture is customer-centric, collaborative, fast-paced and fun, with continuous opportunities for learning and development to support your career growth.

We’re looking for exceptional Senior Payroll Analyst in Human Resource, who is ready to drive the future of mobility with us! 

Your Impact

• Based in Pune, India

• Reporting to the Senior Manager Global Payroll (UK based)

• Manage EMEA payroll & benefits processing for 3-4 assigned Countries

• Backup for India Payroll and Benefits including audit and compliance tasks

• Check other countries Payroll as 2nd reviewer in line with audit requirements

• Ensure SOX Controls are adhered to

• Ensuring compliancy with statutory requirements and company policies

• Respond to employee queries via ticket platform in a timely manner

• Review all payroll reporting (monthly, quarterly, and annually) and ensure accurate and timely filing with appropriate government authorities

• Manage the Year-End preparation and delivery of annual forms within the required deadlines

• Ad hoc Payroll support as and when needed for team members (vacation or sick leave cover)

• Preparation of monthly reports as required, including journals and other reconciliations, and dealing with related queries from the Finance team

• Assisting with special projects as needed

• Assist with internal and external audit requests

• Collaborate with different departments to gather necessary information for salary processing

• Calculate and provide funding requirements for payroll, tax, and benefit payments

• Raise Purchase Order Requisitions in Workday to cover ad-hoc Payroll invoices and benefit payments

• Initiate payments related to payroll to local authorities on time through bank portal

• Ability to work professionally and proactively with a remote stakeholder base

• Confidentiality and Data Security regarding sensitive employee information, as per GDPR rules

What You Bring

• Previous end to end, country specific experience in EMEA & India Payroll is essential

• Previous Benefit administration experience would be beneficial

• Proficiency in excel is essential (VLOOKUP, Pivot, formula’s, shortcuts)

• Experience with SOX compliance

• Experience with journal entries (Basics of Debit and Credit)

• Great analytical skills

• A collaborative team player who can also take the initiative to act individually

• Excellent communication skills – written and verbal

• Time Management and prioritizing skills

• Years of Experience: 5+ years

What we offer

• Annual bonus opportunity 

• Insurance coverage

• Paid time off 

• Paid holidays 

• Equity-based awards for some positions and levels 

• Remote and/or hybrid work available depending on position.

All compensation and benefits are subject to the terms and conditions of the underlying plans or programs, as applicable and as may be amended, terminated or superseded from time to time.

Cerence Inc. (Nasdaq: CRNC and www.cerence.com) is the global industry leader in creating unique, moving experiences for the automotive world. Spun out from Nuance in October 2019, Cerence is a new, independent company that has quickly gained traction as a leader in the automotive voice assistant space, working with all of the world’s leading automakers – from Ford and Fiat Chrysler to Daimler, Audi and BMW to Geely and SAIC – to transform how a car feels, responds and learns. Its track record is built on more than 20 years of industry experience and leadership and more than 500 million cars on the road today across more than 70 languages.  

As Cerence looks to the future and continues an ambitious growth agenda, we need someone to join the team and help build the future of voice and AI in cars. This is an exciting opportunity to join Cerence’s passionate, dedicated, global team and be a part of meaningful innovation in a rapidly growing industry. 

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Cerence is firmly committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and to compliance with all federal, state and local laws that prohibit employment discrimination on the basis of age, race, color, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sex, sex stereotyping, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, citizenship status, sexual orientation, protected military or veteran status, genetic information and other protected classifications. Cerence Equal Employment Opportunity Policy Statement.

All prospective and current Employees need to remain vigilant when it comes to executing security policies in the workplace. This includes:

- Following workplace security protocols and training programs to familiarize with the ways to maintain a safe workplace.
- Following security procedures to report any suspicious activity.
- Having respect for corporate security procedures to allow those procedures to be effective.
- Adhering to company's compliance and regulations.
- Encouraging to follow a zero tolerance for workplace violence.

- Basic knowledge of information security and data privacy requirements (e.g., how to protect data & how to be handling this data).

- Demonstrative knowledge of information security through internal training programs.