[C]-Specialist - HRO - Payroll & Benefits - Level 4

Contractor HRO - Payroll & Benefits
Ready to turn bold ideas into real-world impact?
At Genpact, we don’t just adapt to change, we lead it. AI and digital innovation are transforming the way businesses work, and we’re at the forefront of it. Genpact’s AI Gigafactory, our industry-first accelerator, exemplifies how we scale advanced technology solutions to help global enterprises work smarter, grow faster, and transform at scale. Whether tackling complex challenges through large-scale models or agentic AI, our breakthrough solutions tackle companies’ most complex challenges.
If you thrive in a fast-moving, innovation-driven environment, love building and deploying cutting-edge AI solutions, and want to push the boundaries of what’s possible, this is your moment.
Genpact (NYSE: G) is an agentic and advanced technology solutions company. We leverage process intelligence and artificial intelligence to deliver measurable outcomes. With a strong partner ecosystem and decades of client trust, we provide innovative solutions that transform how businesses run. Powered by a team with an active learning mindset and client centricity at its core, we deliver lasting value for the world’s leading enterprises.
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Job Description
Responsible for Managing people
Responsible for partnering with the Global Payroll engagement teams to drive Payroll delivery initiatives.
Strategic thinking and leadership experience with an emphasis on relationship management and communication at all levels within an organization. Facilitate and coordinate multiple deadlines, create cohesive teams, and respond quickly to management requests.
Review delivery of payroll processing service, ensuring the operational aspects of payroll processing and associated activities (including Build to Gross and Gross to Net, Pay processing, Post payroll validation, T&A management and reporting) are accurate and delivered within appropriate timeframes and comply with relevant legislation.
Understand the compliance changes in detail and train the team members
Manage payroll system set-up including data migration and transition (on-boarding)
Build and manage multi-disciplinary functions (process & technology) that can successfully operationalize the end to end engagement lifecycle of the Finance and Accounting operations.
Strong understanding and proven abilities of executing Global Payroll industry standards and market landscape that will determine the value proposition and competitive advantage for the shared service hub.
Actively work with Payroll Leader and internal team members in identifying and implementing the process standardization, simplification and automation opportunities, and act as a mentor/support for the teams.
Coach, mentor, train and coordinate the activities of the team
Manage the application and monitoring of the Hub’s methodology framework, principles, and delegations
Manage end-to-end payroll processing, ensuring accuracy in salary calculations, deductions, bonuses, and statutory compliance.
Administer employee benefits including health insurance, retirement plans, and leave management in line with policy guidelines.
Ensure payroll and benefits operations comply with applicable laws, regulations, and internal controls. Collaborate with HR and Finance teams to resolve payroll and benefits-related queries and ensure smooth process execution.
Provide guidance to employees on payroll and benefits policies, addressing routine and escalated queries. Stay updated on regulatory changes and industry practices impacting payroll and benefits administration.
Qualifications
Certifications
Required Skills
Payroll Administration, Payroll Benefits, Payroll Calculation, Payroll Operations, Payroll Policies, Payroll Processing, Payroll Queries, Payroll Reporting, Payroll Reports, Payroll Systems
Language
English (Required)
Language Proficiency -
Proficient - C2
Additional Job Location -
Job Type
Regular
Master Skill List -
Contingent Workers, HRO - Payroll & Benefits
Remote Type -
Hybrid
Work Shift -
Standard (South Africa)
Why join Genpact?
• Lead AI-powered transformation – Drive innovation and solve real-world business challenges that matter
• Make an impact – Help global enterprises solve business challenges that matter
• Accelerate your career – Gain hands-on experience, mentorship, and world-class learning opportunities to stay ahead
• Work with the best – Join 140,000+ bold thinkers and problem-solvers who push boundaries every day
• Thrive in a values-driven culture – Our courage, curiosity, and incisiveness - built on a foundation of integrity and inclusion - allow your ideas to fuel progress
Come join the 140,000+ coders, tech shapers, and growth makers at Genpact and take your career in the only direction that matters: Up.
Let’s build tomorrow together.
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