Executive - Payroll

We are Reckitt

​Human Resources​

About the role

Your responsibilities

1. Payroll Governance & Delivery
•    Lead delivery of multi-country payroll operations across diverse regulatory environments through external partners.
•    Ensure accurate, timely payroll processing aligned with organizational standards and policies.
•    Act as the regional authority and single point of contact (SPOC) for all payroll-related matters, including escalations.
2. Compliance & Risk Management
•    Ensure strict adherence to statutory, legal, financial, and regulatory requirements across all supported countries.
•    Partner with payroll vendors, auditors, and legal advisors to maintain compliance and mitigate risks.
•    Drive a zero-tolerance approach to compliance breaches, ensuring robust controls and audit readiness.
3. Stakeholder & Vendor Management
•    Build strong partnerships with regional business leaders, HR, Finance, and global stakeholders.
•    Govern performance of multiple global payroll vendors, ensuring service excellence beyond contractual commitments.
•    Identify opportunities for cost optimization while maintaining quality and compliance.
4. Operational Excellence & Controls
•    Monitor payroll accuracy and proactively identify, resolve, and prevent errors.
•    Ensure thorough documentation, reporting of financial impact, and implementation of preventive controls.
•    Standardize processes in line with global payroll frameworks and best practices.
5. Transformation & Continuous Improvement
•    Lead and contribute to payroll transformation initiatives to improve efficiency, scalability, and user experience.
•    Introduce automation, standard KPIs, and data-driven insights to enhance payroll performance.
•    Drive innovation and continuous improvement aligned to broader organizational goals.
6. Reporting & Governance
•    Define and manage key performance indicators (KPIs), risk metrics, and customer satisfaction metrics.
•    Lead periodic governance forums, presenting performance insights, risks, and improvement plans.
•    Strengthen overall confidence in payroll operations through transparency and accountability.
7. Team Leadership & Capability Building
•    Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing payroll team.
•    Ensure strong succession planning, backup structures, and capability development.
•    Drive a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous learning aligned with organizational values.

The experience we're looking for

•    5–10 years of progressive experience in payroll operations, including multi-country payroll management.
•    Strong experience managing payroll across Asia, Middle East, and Africa, with deep expertise in India payroll.
•    Proven track record of leading large-scale payroll operations and vendor ecosystems.

The skills for success

What we offer

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