Assistant Manager Human Resource Operations - Payroll
Job Description
Introduction A career in IBM Consulting embraces long-term relationships and close collaboration with clients across the globe. In this role, you will work for IBM BPO, part of Consulting that, accelerates digital transformation using agile methodologies, process mining, and AI-powered workflows.
You'll work with visionaries across multiple industries to improve the hybrid cloud and AI journey for the most innovative and valuable companies in the world. Your ability to accelerate impact and make meaningful change for your clients is enabled by our strategic partner ecosystem and our robust technology platforms across the IBM portfolio, including IBM Software and Red Hat.
Curiosity and a constant quest for knowledge serve as the foundation to success in IBM Consulting. In your role, you'll be supported by mentors and coaches who will encourage you to challenge the norm, investigate ideas outside of your role, and come up with creative solutions resulting in groundbreaking impact for a wide network of clients. Our culture of evolution and empathy centers on long-term career growth and learning opportunities in an environment that embraces your unique skills and experience
Your Role and Responsibilities As an Assistant Manager - Payroll, you will be supporting the end-to-end payroll related activities while ensuring you are adhering to the policies and processes.
Your primary responsibilities include:
Process payroll data in accordance with legal, IBM and customer requirements related to personal data protection
Ensure the timeliness of payroll processing (sending inputs to payroll services providers, approving payrolls)
Ensure the timeliness of payroll payments processing (requesting uploads and payments releases, uploading payroll payments into the bank system, monitoring the rejected payments)
Carry out the validation of payroll inputs and the reconciliation of output files and properly handle any discovered errors/discrepancies
Monitor execution of compliance activities if required
Perform any activities related to electronic pay slip handling
Communicate any risks to the payroll process or deadlines in accordance with escalation paths
Interact with employees, clients, payroll stakeholders or third-party providers to process payroll data and ensure the correct and timely pay
Report the status of the payroll cycle in a timely and accurate manner
Support year-end processes or any other country-specific processes not related to the monthly payroll cycle
Initiate and actively support any continuous improvement activities or other process and/or tool improvements using the existing change management channels
Required Technical and Professional Expertise
Graduate or postgraduate with 6-8 years of experience in payroll operations for any International IT / ITES Company
Good communication skills in English both oral & written
Strong knowledge of MS Excel and MS Word
Ability to pre-empt potential issues and reprioritize work to meet ever-changing needs of customers both internal and external; proactively follows up with key customers on resolution and action plans
Ability to think through complex issues and situations and develop robust, well-thought-out solutions that meet the needs of the business
Effectively Works with Others - Works well with internal customers and external suppliers and can positively influence others in problem-solving and work process improvements
Excellent Customer Service skills – ability to communicate to all people at all levels within the organization.
Proven experience in People management will be an added advantage.
Must have the ability to resolve difficult customer service issues
High degree of numeracy skills with meticulous attention to detail Teamwork – the ability to work well within the team is key to this role
Preferred Technical and Professional Expertise
Ambitious individual who can work under their own direction towards agreed targets/goals.
Ability to work under tight timelines and have been part of change management initiatives.
Proven interpersonal skills while contributing to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed
Enhance technical skills by attending educational workshops, reviewing publications etc.
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