Role Overview
TraceLink is hiring a staff-level HR Payroll Specialist IV. This is a full-time role in Pune. Part of TraceLink's Lifecycle hiring. Full responsibilities, required qualifications, and the apply link are listed in the description below.
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Job Description
HR Payroll Specialist IV
Role & Responsibilities
- Lead end-to-end APAC (India and Singapore) and EMEA (UK, Spain, France, and Italy) payrolls.
- Act as the primary SME for APAC payroll, advising stakeholders on regulatory requirements, tax implications, and best practices.
- Handle escalated employee payroll and tax inquiries in both APAC and EMEA with expert-level support.
- Maintain thorough and accurate documentation to ensure compliance with all relevant regulations and for audit readiness.
- Own payroll reconciliations and month-over-month variance analysis; lead monthly, quarterly, and annual statutory reporting across all active payroll countries.
- Ensure compliance with all Indian statutory requirements, including Provident Fund (PF), Employee State Insurance (ESI), Professional Tax (PT), Income Tax/TDS, Labour Welfare Fund, Gratuity, and other applicable regulations.
- Manage external payroll vendors against SLAs, holding partners accountable for accuracy and continuous improvement.
- Partner cross-functionally with HR and Finance across the employee lifecycle to ensure accuracy in new hires, terminations, compensation changes, and variable compensation payments.
- Collaborate with Accounting to reconcile payroll liabilities, resolve GL variances, and support accurate month-end and year-end close.
- Serve as primary contact for internal and external audits, leading documentation preparation, issue resolution, and remediation.
- Proactively identify and mitigate compliance risks across all active payroll countries.
Qualifications
- 5+ years processing payroll in a complex or multinational environment, with deep expertise in India payroll regulations, TDS filings, statutory compliance, and year-end processes.
- Advanced Excel skills, including complex reconciliations, pivot tables, and large dataset analysis.
- Strong knowledge of internal controls, audit practices, and payroll risk management.
- Ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and influence HR, Finance, and external partners.
- Strong written and verbal communication; fluency in English required.
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
- Experience with Workday payroll and HRIS integrations preferred.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I apply for the HR Payroll Specialist IV position at TraceLink?
Use the Apply button above to submit your application directly to TraceLink. Most applications take less than 5 minutes if your resume and contact details are ready, and you'll be routed to the employer's official application system to finish.
Where is the HR Payroll Specialist IV position at TraceLink located?
This position is based in Pune. TraceLink has not indicated remote or hybrid options for this role, so candidates should plan for on-site work.
What does a HR Payroll Specialist IV at TraceLink earn?
TraceLink has not disclosed a salary range in this posting. Many employers share specifics later in the interview process; you can also ask during a recruiter screen if compensation transparency is important to you.
When was the HR Payroll Specialist IV role at TraceLink posted?
This role was posted on May 7, 2026 (48 days ago). It's still listed as actively hiring; we re-confirm openings against the source system multiple times per day and remove closed roles.
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