Sr Payroll Specialist Job in Saviynt

Senior Payroll & HR Generalist

About Saviynt
Saviynt is an identity authority platform designed to power and protect organizations in an era of digital transformation. As businesses navigate growing cybersecurity risks, our Enterprise Identity Cloud provides unparalleled visibility, control, and intelligence, ensuring secure, right-time access to critical digital resources.
To support our rapid growth, we are seeking a Senior Payroll & HR Generalist who will play a crucial role in managing payroll processes and leading key HR functions across India and the APAC region. This role will report to the Manager of Payroll & Benefits in El Segundo, CA, for functional leadership, while working locally under the Director of Human Resources in Bengaluru.

Key Responsibilities
Payroll Processing & Compliance
Lead and oversee end-to-end payroll processing for India & APAC, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timeliness.
Partner with global payroll and accounting firms to maintain adherence to international payroll regulations and best practices.
Review, analyze, and verify payroll reports to identify discrepancies, processing necessary adjustments before final payroll completion.
Maintain and update payroll data in Namely, ensuring accurate records of compensation, tax deductions, bonuses, and statutory contributions.
Manage payroll-related benefits administration, including incentives, tax deductions, and retirement contributions.
Ensure compliance with local labor laws, taxation policies, and company policies related to payroll and employee benefits.
HR Generalist & Employee Lifecycle Management
Oversee employee leave management, ensuring accurate payroll integration and compliance with company policies.
Support onboarding & offboarding processes, ensuring payroll setup for new hires and accurate termination payouts.
Assist with performance evaluation processes, ensuring payroll-related adjustments align with compensation changes.
Serve as an HR compliance expert, advising on payroll-related labor laws, employment verification, and unemployment claims.
Audit, Reporting & Strategic HR Support
Prepare payroll-related reports for internal and external stakeholders.
Facilitate payroll audits, pension filings, and employment verifications.
Work closely with HR leadership to align payroll strategies with business objectives and drive process improvements.
Provide administrative, operational, and strategic HR support to the Director of Human Resources as needed.

What You Bring
Extensive experience in payroll processing & HR functions for India & APAC.
Strong knowledge of Indian labor laws, payroll compliance, taxation, and employee benefits.
Experience in full-cycle payroll management, including incentives, tax deductions, and statutory contributions.
Proficiency in HR systems (Namely or similar HRIS platforms).
Ability to manage audits, reports, and compliance documentation.
Excellent attention to detail, problem-solving, and analytical skills.
Strong collaboration skills with global teams across multiple time zones.
Preferred (Good to Have):
Experience working in a fast-paced SaaS or tech-driven organization.
Knowledge of global payroll practices (US, Europe, APAC, etc.).

Why Join Saviynt?
Work in a high-growth, technology-driven environment that values innovation and excellence.
Gain exposure to global payroll processes & HR strategies in a dynamic, fast-paced setting.
Collaborate with industry-leading professionals and contribute to scaling a global workforce.
Competitive compensation, benefits, and professional growth opportunities.
Saviynt is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds and do not discriminate based on race, gender, age, disability, or veteran status.
If you re a detail-oriented payroll and HR expert passionate about process efficiency and compliance, we d love to hear from you!