Deputy Manager Payroll

Business Introduction GSK remains committed to achieving bold commercial ambitions for the future. By 2031, we aim to deliver £40 billion in annual sales, leveraging our existing strong performance momentum to significantly increase our positive impact on the health of billions of patients globally. Our Ahead Together strategy is centred on early intervention to prevent and alter the course of disease, thereby protecting people and supporting healthcare systems.
Our diverse portfolio consists of vaccines, specialty medicines, and general medicines.
Through continuous innovation and a dedicated focus on scientific and technical excellence, we strive to develop and launch new, groundbreaking treatments that address critical health challenges. Position Summary You will support end-to-end payroll operations for GSK India, ensuring accurate and timely pay for colleagues. You will work closely with HR, Finance, external providers and regional payroll leads. We value accuracy, clear communication, and a continuous improvement mindset. This role offers growth, meaningful impact, and the chance to contribute to GSK’s mission of uniting science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together. Responsibilities This role will provide YOU the opportunity to lead key activities to progress YOUR career. These responsibilities include some of the following: - Process end-to-end payroll for employees and contractors in India, ensuring timely and accurate payments. - Prepare monthly payroll close tasks, reconciliations, and clear reports for Finance and stakeholders. - Maintain payroll records and support statutory filings for tax, provident fund and other social contributions. - Resolve payroll queries from employees, HR and managers with clear, confidential communication. - Support payroll audits, month-end controls, and ensure payroll data integrity and compliance. - Contribute to payroll system updates, testing and process improvement initiatives. Why You? Basic Qualification We are seeking professionals with the following required skills and qualifications to help us achieve our goals: - Minimum 3 years hands-on payroll experience in India or a comparable payroll environment. - Practical knowledge of Indian payroll law, income tax, Provident Fund and other statutory requirements. - Experience with payroll systems and strong Excel skills for reconciliations and reporting. - Degree or diploma in Accounting, HR, Finance or a related field. - Strong attention to detail, confidentiality and ability to meet strict deadlines. - Clear written and verbal English communication skills. Preferred Qualification If you have the following characteristics, it would be a plus: - Experience with global HR systems such as Workday, SAP or similar payroll software. - Prior experience working with external payroll vendors or in a shared service model. - Exposure to payroll transformation, automation or controls projects. - Knowledge of payroll accounting and GL reconciliations. - Experience managing off-cycle payments, final settlements and complex payroll scenarios. - Strong stakeholder management skills and a customer-focused approach. Working Arrangement This role is on-site in India. Occasional local or regional travel may be required. What we offer You will join a supportive payroll team that values learning and development. You will get opportunities to broaden your payroll skills, work on cross-functional projects, and make a meaningful impact on how we support colleagues. We encourage inclusion and will support adjustments during the recruitment process. How to apply If this role feels like the right step for you, please apply now. Share your CV and a short note about what motivates you to join our payroll team. We look forward to hearing from you.

Skills

Accounting, Data Management, Government Regulation, Payroll Processing, Payroll Reconciliation, Payroll Reporting, SLA Management, Stakeholder Management, Teamwork, Vendor Management

 

 

Why GSK?

Uniting science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together.

GSK is a global biopharma company with a purpose to unite science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together. We aim to positively impact the health of 2.5 billion people by the end of the decade, as a successful, growing company where people can thrive. We get ahead of disease by preventing and treating it with innovation in specialty medicines and vaccines. We focus on four therapeutic areas: respiratory, immunology and inflammation; oncology; HIV; and infectious diseases – to impact health at scale.

People and patients around the world count on the medicines and vaccines we make, so we’re committed to creating an environment where our people can thrive and focus on what matters most. Our culture of being ambitious for patients, accountable for impact and doing the right thing is the foundation for how, together, we deliver for patients, shareholders and our people.

Inclusion at GSK:

As an employer committed to Inclusion, we encourage you to reach out if you need any adjustments during the recruitment process.

Please contact our Recruitment Team at [email protected] to discuss your needs.

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