ApplySarthiSenior Payroll Specialist
Appian Corporation
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Practise the Senior Payroll Specialist at Appian Corporation interview free →Here at Appian, our values of Intensity and Excellence define who we are. We set high standards and live up to them, ensuring that everything we do is done with care and quality. We approach every challenge with ambition and commitment, holding ourselves and each other accountable to achieve the best results. When you join Appian, you’ll be part of a passionate team dedicated to accomplishing hard things, together.
We are looking for a highly skilled Senior Payroll Specialist to join our global payroll team. In this role, you will oversee payroll operations across APAC ensuring accuracy, compliance, and a seamless employee payroll experience. You will work closely with HR, Finance, and external vendors to deliver timely and compliant payroll while continuously improving processes.
What You’ll Do
- Oversee the entire monthly payroll cycles across India, Australia, Japan, and Singapore.
- Ensure accurate payrolls for new hires, exits, promotions, transfers and all types of variable pays.
- Conduct audits and reconciliations to identify and resolve payroll discrepancies.
- Collaborate with HR and different stakeholders on onboarding documentation, monthly variable pay, and all monthly payroll inputs.
- Monitor compliance with local payroll legislation and tax requirements.
- Maintain up to date employee records in HRIS/payroll systems and support all employee payroll related inquiries.
- Partner with third-party vendors and provide global payroll backup support.
- Identify process improvements and strengthen payroll system controls.
- Deliver professional customer service to employees and internal stakeholders.
About you
- Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, Human Resources or related field is preferred.
- 5+ years of payroll experience is a strong advantage.
- Strong execution skills, analytical mindset, and attention to details with the ability to work independently.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Tools & Skills You’ll Bring
- Intermediate to advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, data analysis).
- Experience with Workday and Cloudpay is a plus.
- Ability to work with tight deadlines and handle sensitive data with professionalism and confidentiality.
Tools and Resources
- Training and Development: During onboarding, we focus on equipping new hires with the skills and knowledge for success through department-specific training. Continuous learning is a central focus at Appian, with dedicated mentorship and the First-Friend program being widely utilized resources for new hires.
- Growth Opportunities: Appian provides a diverse array of growth and development opportunities, including our leadership program tailored for new and aspiring managers, a comprehensive library of specialized department training through Appian University, skills based training, and tuition reimbursement for those aiming to advance their education. This commitment ensures that employees have access to a holistic range of development opportunities.
- Community: We’ll immerse you into our community rooted in respect starting on day one. Appian fosters inclusivity through our 8 employee-led affinity groups. These groups help employees build stronger internal and external networks by planning social, educational, and outreach activities to connect with Appianites and larger initiatives throughout the company.
Benefits
Appian offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, wellbeing, and financial future. Benefits may include health coverage, Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with free mental health support, life and disability insurance, an Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP), a retirement/pension plan, wellness dollars, tuition reimbursement, family-forming benefits and more. Benefits vary by country—please ask your Talent Acquisition contact for details specific to the location you are applying to.
About Appian
Appian provides AI automation for the most important business processes at the world’s largest organizations. Our platform is known for its unique power, reliability, and scale. We’ve been automating processes for more than 25 years and understand enterprise operations like no one else. For more information, visit appian.com.
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Appian is an equal opportunity employer that strives to attract and retain the best talent. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
Appian provides reasonable accommodations to applicants in accordance with all applicable laws. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at ReasonableAccommodations@appian.com. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.
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