Why join Safeguard Global?

We want to help you “work in any way” — that means making time for family, commitments, and life outside of work so that you can have the best of both worlds. When you own what you do and are driven to deliver, you have the flexibility to decide where and how you work.

Our roles aren’t just remote and hybrid first—they break free from the traditional ways of doing things, paving a way for a job that works for you.

Role Overview

The Payroll Analyst – India will be responsible for managing the end-to-end payroll process for employees based in India, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with all statutory requirements. This role will use the greytHR portal to process monthly payroll, collaborate with compliance partners for provident fund (PF), employee state insurance (ESI), tax deductions, and other statutory contributions, and support annual benefit elections and proof collection. The successful candidate will play a critical role in ensuring employees are paid accurately, statutory filings are met, and payroll records are properly maintained.

How you will make a difference:

• Manage end-to-end monthly payroll processing using greytHR portal, including salary inputs, variable pay, leave encashments, bonuses, and adjustments.

• Ensure accuracy of payroll data through reconciliation of inputs, validations, and variance checks before finalizing payroll.

• Handle off-cycle payments as needed (e.g., final settlements, corrections).

• Ensure timely and accurate calculation, deduction, and remittance of:

• Collaborate with external compliance partners to submit statutory filings within deadlines.

• Stay updated on India labor laws and payroll regulations to ensure compliance.

• Track and validate employee tax declarations and proof submissions to ensure correct TDS deductions.

• Address employee queries related to payroll, benefits, and taxation promptly and accurately.

• Ensure records between HRIS (workday) and payroll are correct

• Maintain complete and accurate payroll records for audits and compliance reviews.

• Support internal and external audits (statutory, SOX, internal controls).

• Generate payroll reports for Finance, HR, and management as required (costing, headcount, variance analysis).

• Continuously review payroll processes for efficiency, accuracy, and compliance improvements.

• Partner with HR and Finance teams to implement automation opportunities and streamline workflows.

What will make you stand out:

• Proven experience in India payroll processing (preferably in a multinational environment).

• Hands-on experience with greytHR or similar payroll software is highly preferred.

• Strong knowledge of India payroll legislation, income tax rules, PF, ESI, PT, LWF, and compliance requirements.

• Proficiency in MS Excel (vlookups, pivots, reconciliations).

• Excellent attention to detail, analytical skills, and ability to work with sensitive data confidentially.

• Strong communication skills to liaise with employees, compliance partners, and global functional teams.

• Exposure to payroll audits and compliance inspections.

• Ability to work in a fast-paced, global environment with tight deadlines

Who we are and what we do:

Safeguard Global is….global! With offices worldwide and a workforce in 50+ counties, we enable global expansion without the risk by helping 1,500+ customers to hire, manage, and pay their employees in nearly 190 countries. It's all about people! Join us to meet diverse folks, explore new cultures, and connect with amazing talent from around the globe.

Our Global Benefits:

• Autonomy and Flexibility (work in any way): Remote first, with the flexibility to include life needs like school runs and gym breaks in your schedule, all while maintaining a high standard of work.

• Generous leave: Enjoy a competitive leave package including paid bonding leaves for new additions to your family

• Make a difference: Get 2 paid charitable days off to contribute to causes you believe in

• Corporate bonus/SIP: All Guardians are eligible for our annual bonus scheme or sales incentive plan.

• International environment: Grow your network internationally and collaborate across the world. Interact, discover cultures, and tap into local expertise.

• Human centered culture: We emphasize the people factor in everything we do. Our nurturing culture ensures your ideas reach our leaders and your contributions get the recognition they deserve.

• Learning: We support your continuous growth by providing access to 2 learning platforms, where you can learn at your own pace.

Next Steps:

To apply, please click on the following link. We wish you the best with your application. Our Guardian promise to you is to keep in touch to arrange the next stage should your application meet the position's requirements, or provide a gentle update if you have been unsuccessful at this time.

Welcome to the future of work!

At Safeguard Global, we are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and Guardians.