APAC Payroll Specialist

Groupon is a marketplace where customers discover new experiences and services everyday and local businesses thrive. To date we have worked with over a million merchant partners worldwide, connecting over 16 million customers with deals across various categories. In a world often dominated by e-commerce giants, we stand out as one of the few platforms uniquely committed to helping local businesses succeed on a performance basis.

Groupon is on a radical journey to transform our business with relentless pursuit of results. Even with thousands of employees spread across multiple continents, we still maintain a culture that inspires innovation, rewards risk-taking and celebrates success. The impact here can be immediate due to our scale and the speed of our transformation. We're a "best of both worlds" kind of company. We're big enough to have the resources and scale, but small enough that a single person has a surprising amount of autonomy and can make a meaningful impact.

You’ll spend time on the following:

• Oversee the accurate and timely processing of monthly payroll for India employees.
• Prepare and generate payroll-related reports for management, finance, and other departments as required.
• Calculating and verifying employee salaries, Flexible benefits, and deductions as per company policies, employment contracts, and legal regulations.
• Collaborate with the payroll service provider to resolve issues and discrepancies related to payroll processing, ensuring corrective actions are taken promptly.
• Coordinate with the human resources team to ensure accuracy of employee information, including changes in salaries, bonuses, benefits, and deductions.
• Stay up to date with changes in payroll laws, tax regulations, and benefits programs to ensure compliance.
• Maintain an organized and secure system for storing confidential employee information, complying with data privacy regulations.
• Address and resolve payroll-related inquiries or concerns from employees in a timely and professional manner.
• Ensure proper documentation and filing of payroll records to meet legal retention requirements.

We’re excited about you if you have:

• At least 3 to 5 years of India Payroll experience required, nice to have at least a year of experience in Australia Payroll
• Deep knowledge of payroll systems and software, with practical experience in using payroll management platforms.
• Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail, with the ability to work accurately in high-pressure environments and under tight deadlines.
• Hands-on experience along with awareness of the statutory compliances (like TDS, PF, ESIC & LWF) is must.
• Should be aware of quarterly TDS returns and year-end activities. Plus, knowing invoice validation - Verifying Flexible Benefits.
• Being well-versed in Indian Income tax and year-end activities is a must.
• Hands-on experience in Excel (Mainly V-Lookup & Pivot) & PPTs is a must.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams and individuals from different cultures.
• Advanced proficiency in the English language, with the ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.

Groupon is an AI-First Company
We’re committed to building smarter, faster, and more innovative ways of working—and AI plays a key role in how we get there. We encourage candidates to leverage AI tools during the hiring process where it adds value, and we’re always keen to hear how technology improves the way you work. If you’re passionate about AI or curious to explore how it can elevate your role—you’ll be right at home here.

Groupon’s purpose is to build strong communities through thriving small businesses. To learn more about the world’s largest local e-commerce marketplace, click here. You can also find out more about us in the latest Groupon news as well as learning about our DEI approach. If all of this sounds like something that’s a great fit for you, then click apply and join us on a mission to become the ultimate destination for local experiences and services.

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