Payroll Specialist

About this job

Harness is an AI Software Delivery Platform company backed by major investors, helping teams ship software faster through automation and deep context. As a Payroll Specialist based in Bengaluru, you will be part of the Global Payroll operations team, reporting directly to the Global Payroll Director. Your primary focus will be supporting daily payroll operations for employees in the EMEA region and other international entities, while serving as a backup for India and other assigned areas. A normal day in this role involves handling payroll data collection and validation, coordinating with external vendors, supporting onboarding tasks, preparing statutory and financial reports, balancing sheet reconciliations, and answering employee questions through ticketing systems. You will collaborate closely with human resources, finance, and vendor partners to maintain accuracy, ensure local compliance, and discover process improvements.

Responsibilities

• Support end-to-end payroll processing for EMEA and international entities by collecting data, validating inputs, and coordinating with vendors.
• Act as a backup for payroll processing in India and other regions outside the core scope.
• Help with onboarding activities concerning payroll documentation and input collection.
• Maintain data accuracy and help ensure compliance with local tax laws and statutory rules across EMEA and other locations.
• Assist with payroll and balance sheet reconciliations while keeping accurate records.
• Prepare and submit monthly, quarterly, and annual statutory tax filings and payroll reports.
• Answer employee payroll questions and manage query resolution using the team ticketing system.
• Partner with HR, finance, and external vendors to solve issues and suggest process automation.

Requirements

• 3 to 6 years of professional experience in payroll, accounting, or a related area.
• Solid understanding of statutory compliance and payroll processes for EMEA and India.
• High level of attention to detail to ensure complete accuracy.
• Ability to handle routine daily tasks and consistently meet deadlines.
• Strong communication skills for collaborating with cross-functional teams.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and MS Office applications.
• Willingness to learn and grow within a fast-paced work environment.
• Mandatory Bachelor degree.

Who should apply

This role is ideal for organized professionals with a background in accounting or payroll who want to build a career in global operations. Candidates must have three to six years of relevant experience and a mandatory Bachelor degree, so this position is not suitable for freshers. Applicants should be comfortable working in a hybrid setup in Bengaluru, able to manage routine administrative tasks accurately, and willing to work flexible hours with a two to three hour overlap with US business hours.

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