Senior Specialist 2, Payroll

About this job

The Senior Specialist 2, Payroll role at MongoDB in Gurugram involves managing and supporting payroll operations across the Asia-Pacific region, with a primary focus on India and other countries like China, South Korea, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Singapore, and Australia. Working within the Global Payroll team and reporting to the regional Senior Payroll Manager, this position requires a hands-on approach to daily operations. A normal day involves processing end-to-end payrolls accurately and on time, reviewing outputs to catch discrepancies, managing complex transactions such as bonuses and retro adjustments, and auditing deductions. The team ensures strict compliance with regional tax laws and labor regulations. Additionally, daily tasks include addressing inquiries from HR, Finance, and employees, supporting audits and reconciliations, and collaborating with third-party vendors to maintain efficient operational workflows under a hybrid working model.

Responsibilities

• Support end-to-end multi-country APAC payroll processing with minimal supervision to ensure accuracy and timeliness.
• Review payroll outputs, investigate variances, and resolve discrepancies before final approval.
• Manage complex payroll transactions including bonuses, retro adjustments, and off-cycle payments.
• Administer and audit payroll deductions, pre-tax benefits, retirement plans, and garnishments.
• Act as the primary contact for payroll queries from HR, Finance, Benefits, and employees.
• Support reconciliations, audits, and year-end activities alongside internal stakeholders and vendors.
• Identify process gaps, document standard operating procedures, and assist with system upgrades.

Requirements

• Minimum 7+ years of progressive experience supporting APAC payroll processing in complex, high-volume environments.
• Strong working knowledge of APAC labor laws, tax regulations, and compliance requirements.
• Demonstrated ability to independently manage complex payroll transactions and resolve issues.
• Solid understanding of wage garnishments, pre-tax benefits administration, and payroll accounting.
• Hands-on experience using HRIS platforms and enterprise payroll systems like ADP and SuccessFactors.
• Advanced proficiency in Google Sheets and/or Excel for reporting, reconciliations, and data analysis.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills to explain payroll matters clearly.

Good to have

• Experience supporting multi-country payrolls.
• Working background in a global or shared services environment.

Who should apply

This role suits experienced payroll professionals based in Gurugram who possess a strong background in managing complex, multi-country APAC payroll operations. Candidates must have extensive hands-on expertise with enterprise systems like ADP and SuccessFactors, along with advanced Excel skills. It is ideal for individuals who thrive in a hybrid work environment, maintain high standards of accuracy, and can effectively collaborate across cross-functional teams and time zones. Freshers are not eligible since a minimum of 7+ years of progressive experience is required.

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