Role: Delivery Manager - Payroll

Location: Hyderabad

Experience: 7 to 10 yrs

Band: BPO 6

Salary: up to 20 LPA

Job code: 425079


2. Job Summary

The Delivery Manager – Payroll is responsible for leading end-to-end payroll operations

within an HRO environment, ensuring service excellence, compliance, and client

satisfaction. The role focuses on managing US payroll processes, leveraging HRIS platforms

such as Oracle HRMS and SAP SuccessFactors, and ensuring adherence to statutory

frameworks. This position plays a critical role in driving operational efficiency, governance,

and continuous improvement initiatives across payroll delivery.


3. Key Responsibilities

 Lead end-to-end payroll service delivery across global HRO programs

 Ensure adherence to SLAs, KPIs, and payroll governance frameworks

 Manage US payroll statutory compliance including tax filing, reporting, and

deductions

 Oversee payroll processing lifecycle (gross-to-net, reconciliations, year-end

activities)

 Utilize HRIS platforms (Oracle HRMS, SAP SuccessFactors) for payroll execution and

reporting

 Handle escalations, complex payroll scenarios, and issue resolution

 Drive automation, process improvements, and transformation initiatives

 Engage with clients and stakeholders for governance, service reviews, and reporting

 Ensure accuracy, audit readiness, and compliance with regulatory requirements

 Collaborate with cross-functional teams (HR, Finance, IT) for seamless delivery


4. Required Qualifications

 Graduate / Postgraduate in HR, Finance, or related field

 Payroll certifications (CPP, FPC) – preferred


5. Experience Requirements

 12+ years of experience in payroll operations, HRO delivery, or service management

 Experience in US payroll processing and compliance

 Prior experience in handling client delivery and payroll operations on a scale


6. Key Skills & Competencies

 Strong domain expertise in payroll operations and HR processes

 In-depth knowledge of US payroll statutory regulations and compliance

 Excellent stakeholder and client management capabilities

 Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills

 High ownership, accountability, and delivery focus

 Leadership mindset with ability to manage cross-functional teams


7. Tools & Systems

 Oracle HRMS (Payroll, HR modules)

 SAP SuccessFactors (Employee Central, Payroll)

 Reporting & analytics tools


8. Stakeholder Interaction

 Clients and business stakeholders

 Payroll, HR, and Finance teams

 IT and system support teams

 Vendors and external partners

 Internal leadership and delivery teams


9. Success Metrics / KPIs


 SLA and KPI adherence

 Payroll accuracy and error rate

 Compliance and audit success rate

 Client satisfaction scores

 Turnaround time for payroll cycles

 Process efficiency and automation outcomes


10. Language Requirements

 English


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