Payroll Team Leader in Chennai

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 skill

WPP is the trusted growth partner for the world’s leading brands. We unite cutting-edge media intelligence and data solutions, world-class creativity, next-generation production, transformative enterprise solutions and expert strategic counsel in a single company – powered by exceptional talent and our agentic marketing platform, WPP Open, to help our clients navigate change, capture opportunity and deliver transformational growth. We work with the world's most valuable brands and have global reach across 100+ markets, with deep local expertise. Our people are the key to our success. We're committed to fostering a culture of creativity, belonging and continuous learning, attracting and developing the brightest talent, and providing exciting career opportunities that help our people grow. For more information, visit WPP.com. Why we're hiring: As part of the Global Payroll Team, you will contribute to the ongoing development of the global People strategy. Supporting business growth in an increasingly regulated environment whilst ensuring payroll and tax are compliant across the region. The Payroll Supervisor will have the responsibility for ensuring that their team performs payroll processing, compensation, as well as associated deductions and benefits payments are processed/paid on a timely basis for assigned populations. They will also be responsible for ensuring all statutory filings are completed and deadlines met. What you'll be doing: Oversee and manage payroll processing, ensuring compliance with statutory requirements and accuracy of payments. Review and approve payroll runs before sign‑off Handle complex cases (tax, retro, expatriate payroll) Coordinate with HR, Finance, and vendors Drive standard work instructions and SOP adherence Ensure bank reconciliations are completed daily to maintain financial accuracy and liquidity. Ensure compliance with financial regulations, tax laws, and in

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. Human Resources Operations Specialist Location : Chennai, India Department : People Operations Reports to : Sr. Manager HR Operations and Payroll Level: P2 About the Role: We have two exciting opportunities available on our HR Operations team! The HR Operations Specialist plays a key role in supporting core HR processes and programs at Appian, with a primary focus on onboarding, employee data management, and operational support throughout the employee lifecycle. This role helps ensure a seamless employee experience while maintaining accuracy, efficiency, and compliance across HR systems and processes. HR Operations Specialist – North America Support This position will be based in Chennai, India and will primarily support HR Operations across North America, with opportunities to provide support to other regions as needed. This role requires flexibility to support global operations across multiple time zones. The primary working schedule will be 12:00 PM–4:00 PM and 6:00 PM–10:00 PM IST. HR Operations Specialist – EMEA Support This position will also be based in Chennai, India and will primarily support HR Operations across EMEA, while providing support to other regions as needed. This role requires flexibility to collaborate with teams across multiple countries and time zones. Key Responsibilities: Support the onboarding process for new hires ensuring a seamless and positive employee experience. Complete Form I-9 processing, verify supporting documentation, and monitor compliance with federal I-9

We are looking for a Process Associate to support payroll and invoicing operations, including timesheet processing, expense management, payroll data handling, pension administration, and financial reconciliation. The role requires strong numerical ability, accuracy, confidentiality, and the ability to manage high-volume data within tight deadlines. Key Responsibilities: Process timesheets, expenses, and payroll data accurately and within deadlines Handle high-volume spreadsheets and upload data into payroll systems for invoicing Manage pension administration and employee tax code updates Reconcile incoming payments against invoices and identify discrepancies Maintain accurate payroll and financial records while ensuring confidentiality Prepare and manage operational data using MS Excel and Microsoft Office Required Skills & Qualifications: Graduate in any discipline, preferably Commerce, Finance, or Accounting Willing to work in the Rotational shift Strong numerical ability, accuracy, and attention to detail Good written and verbal communication skills Proficiency in MS Excel and Microsoft Office applications Strong organizational and time-management skills Ability to handle confidential employee and financial information Comfortable working with high-volume data and meeting tight deadlines

WPP is the trusted growth partner for the world’s leading brands. We unite cutting-edge media intelligence and data solutions, world-class creativity, next-generation production, transformative enterprise solutions and expert strategic counsel in a single company – powered by exceptional talent and our agentic marketing platform, WPP Open, to help our clients navigate change, capture opportunity and deliver transformational growth. We work with the world's most valuable brands and have global reach across 100+ markets, with deep local expertise. Our people are the key to our success. We're committed to fostering a culture of creativity, belonging and continuous learning, attracting and developing the brightest talent, and providing exciting career opportunities that help our people grow. For more information, visit WPP.com. Why we're hiring: The Senior Executive – People Operations will be the engine of our daily People operations, ensuring seamless execution of the employee lifecycle from onboarding to offboarding. This person will manage transactional People processes, maintain data integrity in our systems, act as the first point of contact for employee queries and support the employee lifecycle. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented, proactive, and customer-centric HR professional looking to grow their career in HR operations. What you'll be doing: Onboarding, BGV & Employee Lifecycle Management Coordinate and implement the day-one onboarding process for all new hires, ensuring a welcoming and professional experience. Collect, verify, and accurately archive physical and digital joining documents. Manage Employee ID creation and maintain digital / physical copy of employee files. Track the BGV process with the third-party vendor and follow up with candidates for missing documents. Highlight red flags to the respective Manager and to Asst Manager People Ops. Track probation timelines, coordinate ev

We are looking for a quality-focused Manual / Automation Tester to design, execute, and maintain automated and manual test solutions. The role involves functional and non-functional testing, automation framework development, defect management, and collaboration with development teams to ensure high-quality software delivery. Key Responsibilities: Analyse requirements and prepare test scenarios and test strategies Design, develop, execute, and maintain automation scripts using Playwright or Selenium with Java Perform Functional, Regression, Integration, System, Smoke, Sanity, and E2E testing Develop reusable automation frameworks and maintain test assets and environments Integrate automated test suites into CI/CD and release cycles Identify, track, and verify defects while coordinating with development teams Participate in Agile ceremonies and collaborate with cross-functional teams Improve test coverage, automation efficiency, and overall testing processes Required Skills & Qualifications: 3 7 years of hands-on experience in Manual and Automation Testing Strong experience with Playwright or Selenium WebDriver using Java Good knowledge of TestNG, Maven, Git, SQL, SDLC/STLC, and Agile/Scrum Experience in API testing using Postman, REST Assured, or similar tools preferred Exposure to CI/CD tools such as Jenkins, Azure DevOps, or GitHub Actions preferred Finance/Payroll application experience and UK Payroll domain knowledge are highly desirable Strong analytical, debugging, problem-solving, and communication skills

We are looking for enthusiastic and motivated freshers who are eager to build a career in Recruitment and HR Operations. This role provides hands-on exposure to bulk hiring, candidate pipeline management, recruitment coordination, client management, and field recruitment activities in a fast-paced environment. Key Responsibilities Manage bulk hiring drives to meet large-scale manpower requirements. Conduct field recruitment activities, including job fairs, walk-in drives, and other hiring campaigns. Source, screen, and shortlist candidates through field sourcing, job portals, social media platforms, and employee referrals. Maintain candidate attendance records and assist with project-based payroll processing. Coordinate interview schedules and ensure a seamless recruitment process. Build and maintain a strong candidate pipeline to support ongoing and future hiring requirements. Prepare recruitment reports, trackers, and presentations using MS Excel, Word, and PowerPoint. Develop and maintain relationships with colleges, training institutes, and local vendors to ensure a continuous talent pipeline. Coordinate with clients throughout the recruitment lifecycle and support project execution. Ensure timely communication with candidates, clients, and internal stakeholders. Required Skills & Qualifications Freshers are welcome to apply. Bachelor's degree in any discipline. Strong communication and interpersonal skills. Interest in recruitment, talent acquisition, and HR operations. Basic proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Word, and PowerPoint) and email communication. Need to travel based on business and project requirements. Hindi communication skills will be an added advantage.