Payroll Specialist Bengaluru, Karnataka Category: Human Resources

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Payroll Specialist Bengaluru, Karnataka Apply Now Job ID R0192737 Category Human Resources Subcategory Corporate Functions Business Unit Corporate Functions Job Type Full time By clicking the “Apply” button, I understand that my employment application process with Takeda will commence and that the information I provide in my application will be processed in line with Takeda’s Privacy Notice and Terms of Use . I further attest that all information I submit in my employment application is true to the best of my knowledge. Job Description The Future Begins Here At Takeda, we are leading digital evolution and global transformation. By building innovative solutions and future-ready capabilities, we are meeting the need of patients, our people, and the planet. Bengaluru, the city, which is India’s epicenter of Innovation, has been selected to be home to Takeda’s recently launched Innovation Capability Center. We invite you to join our digital transformation journey. In this role, you will have the opportunity to boost your skills and become the heart of an innovative engine that is contributing to global impact and improvement. Objective / Purpose: The Payroll Specialist supports day-to-day payroll operations for an assigned payroll portfolio. This role processes payroll inputs, performs routine validations and controls, maintains required documentation, and provides professional support to employees and stakeholders. The role contributes to accurate, timely, compliant, and employee-focused payroll delivery by following established procedures and escalating issues appropriately. It covers an assigned country, legal entity, business unit, or payroll portfolio, with no budget ownership and no direct or indirect reports. Accountabilities: Collect, review, and process approved payroll inputs, including employee changes, earnings, deductions, benefits, taxes, and time-related information. Perform routine validations, reconciliations, corrections, and off-cycle support activities in line with established procedures, and support statutory, year-end, and audit-related activities as assigned. Maintain payroll calendars, trackers, control evidence, case records, and process documentation. Follow established procedures and escalate exceptions, missing information, or control concerns within required timelines. Respond to routine payroll inquiries in a professional, timely, and employee-friendly manner, and coordinate with payroll providers and internal stakeholders to resolve assigned issues and ensure follow-through. Use approved digital, AI, and automation tools responsibly, with appropriate validation, data privacy, access controls, and human review. Support testing, adoption, exception monitoring, and user feedback for payroll-related system or process changes, and identify repetitive or rules-based activities that may be simplified or automated, sharing suggestions with senior team members. Education & Competencies (Technical and Behavioral): Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience is desirable; payroll training or certification is advantageous. Typically 1–3 years of payroll, HR operations, finance, or related experience. Individual contributor role with no direct or indirect reports; people management experience is not required. Working understanding of payroll inputs, controls, reconciliations, documentation, structured data handling, and confidentiality, with the ability to learn payroll systems, reporting tools, case management platforms, and approved digital solutions. Fluent English; additional relevant language skills are desirable. Strong attention to detail, organization, service orientation, and confidentiality, with the ability to work accurately within established procedures and deadlines. Demonstrates accountability, collaboration, curiosity, openness to learning, and a continuous improvement mindset. BENEFITS: It is our priority to provide competitive compensation and a benefit package that bridges your personal life with your professional career. Amongst our benefits are: Competitive Salary + Performance Annual Bonus Flexible work environment, including hybrid working Comprehensive Healthcare Insurance Plans for self, spouse, and children Group Term Life Insurance and Group Accident Insurance programs Employee Assistance Program Broad Variety of learning platforms Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Programs Reimbursements – Home Internet & Mobile Phone Employee Referral Program Leaves – Paternity Leave (4 Weeks) , Maternity Leave (up to 26 weeks), Bereavement Leave (5 calendar days) #Li-Hybrid Locations IND - Bengaluru Worker Type Employee Worker Sub-Type Regular Time Type Full time Apply Now Share this job Facebook Xing LinkedIn Email Related content Learn more Frequently Asked Questions Learn more Healthcare for all Learn more How We Partner Learn more Innovators in Science Award Winners Learn more Luck is not a strategy Learn more Takeda Unveils Newly Renovated Cambridge Building Learn more Our Commitment to the Planet Learn more Our Products Learn more Our R&D Pipeline Learn more Patient Story: Rosie Learn more Putting Patients First Learn more Sustainable Value Report 2023 Learn more Takeda Global Headquarters Learn more Informiere dich über Stellenangebote Takedas Produktionsstandort Learn more Takeda in the US Learn more Takeda’s Global CSR Program Learn more The History of Takeda Learn more Values and Corporate Governance Learn more Takeda Manufacturing - 2021 Facilities of the Year Learn more Takeda Acquires Adaptate Therapeutics Learn more BioLife Plasma Services Learn more Biotech Site in Covington, GA Learn more Takeda’s Position on Climate Change Learn more Corporate Responsibility Learn more <li class="js-hub-item hub-content__item showing-by-filter showing-by-load" data-hub-read-time="" data-hub-origin="False" data-hub-title="Diversity, Equity and Inclusion" data-hub-meta-title="" data-hub-meta="" data-hub-url="jobs.takeda.com/" data-hub-isfallbackpage="False" data-hub-order="0" data-hub-link="https://www.takeda.com/corporate-responsibility/sustainable-value-report/people/diversity-equity--inclusion/" data-hub-image="https://tbcdn.talentbrew.com/company/1113/v3_0/img/content/rc_dei.png" data-hub-created-by="TMP created" data-hub-date-updated="02/26/20