Strada

Team Leader- India Payroll

In short

This role leads a team of Payroll Administrators handling India payroll operations, covering client communication, process reporting, resource and performance management, and SLA compliance. The company is Strada, a global people, payroll, and technology provider operating in 180+ countries. It requires 7+ years of India payroll experience and mandatory team-handling/supervisory experience, with an MBA preferred. No visa sponsorship is offered for this position.

Join us on a journey of endless possibilities
At Strada, possibility isn't just a promise – it's the foundation of everything we do. We believe in unlocking potential for every colleague, creating a journey of growth, discovery, and impact.
With the support, resources, and opportunities we provide, you'll build a fulfilling future – working on meaningful projects that span industries and regions, contributing to outcomes that matter.
Strada is a people, payroll, and technology leader simplifying international workforce management. Operating in 180+ countries, we design and deliver people-first solutions powered by cloud-based technology – helping organizations grow and enabling workforces to perform at their best.
Learn more at www.stradaglobal.com
Overall objective of the Role
The primary responsibility will be to take care of day to day work allocation to Payroll Administrator interacting with client, Attending Client calls, passing on the Process updates to the team members, Maintaining Weekly reports, Daily reports and interacting with the process manager and the team to improve the process.
To provide an effective and efficient India payroll service to customers, ensuring the accurate and timely payment of their employees' salaries.
Respond to requests, queries and complaints from external customers in a friendly and efficient manner so as to enhance customer loyalty.
Would be responsible for the efficient resource and time utilization to achieve process deliverables as per the set SLA's. He would report into the Process Manager and should support in process supervision.
Main Responsibilities
•Co-ordinating with the Transition team during testing phase
•Client Handling, Support And Communication
•Communicating with Onshore team as per Requirement Handling Conference Calls Monthly / Quarterly Basis
Reports
•Report Progress At A Team Level - Keep PM Updated
•Responsible For Ensuring Quality Documentation Is Up To Date
Resource Management
•Engaging In Periodic Resource Estimation/ Planning
•Analysing and Forecasting Attrition (Team Level) - Inform PM As Required
•Controlling Attrition / Absenteeism / Responsible For Resource Utilization
•Responsible for maintaining and updating team skills matrix & other process documents
Performance Management
•Conducting Daily/Weekly Production Feedback Sessions – Providing Feedback On Quality And SLA Issues And Team Targets
•Analyzing Team Performance And Identifying Training Needs/ One To One Meetings With Subordinates
•Ensuring Process/ Refresher Training Is Conducted As Required
•L&D & HR Interface – Training Nominations, RnR nominations – Providing Inputs To PM
•Appraisals – Midterm/ Annual – Provide Feedback And Inputs On Team Members To PM
Employee Life Cycle
•Trainee Appraisals – Providing Feedback To PM
•Coordinating Joining Formalities & Exit Formalities – ID/ Login Creation, etc. For New Team Members, Resignation formalities – Keep PM Updated
•Tracking Attendance/ Absenteeism Of Team – Inform PM
•Payroll Interface – Collecting And Distributing Salary Slips/ Cheques Of Team
•Ensuring Grievances Are Handled Effectively And Escalating As Required
•Responsible For Leave Planning
•Conducting One On One Sessions With the Team
Production
•Ensuring Production through Optimal Work Allocation And Monitoring
•Resolving Daily Queries And Problems Of Team Members
•Creating, Allocating And Tracking Work/ Jobs Using Appropriate S/W As Specified For Process - Inform PM As Required
•Responsible For Shift Monitoring And Control
•Responsible For Daily Reporting - MOM Etc.
•Collecting Team Metrics
•Analysis Of Errors/ Issues And Creation Of Root Cause Analysis Documents
•Responsible For Timely Escalation Of Issues/ Problems That Require Attention Of PM Or Clients
•Ensuring Issue Resolution
•Providing Feedback On Quality Issues
•Ensuring Continuous Improvement Of Team Metrics
•Raising Calls And Coordinating As And When Required With IT Systems To Ensure Process
Compliance
•Ensuring Quality Compliance For All Processes Handled - Following Of Quality Processes Thoroughly - Checklists, Standards Etc.
•Ensuring All Process SLAs Are Met
•Ensuring ISMS Compliance for all processes handled
•Adhering to company policies, Rules & Regulations
•Adhering to Work Timings, Leave Schedules
Requirements
•7 Plus years experience in India Payroll
•Graduate from any stream / Diploma Holder
•PC Literacy - Word and Excel (Basic Level)
•Good technical knowledge of India payroll and payroll systems
•MBA (preferably)
•Supervisory/team handling experience is mandatory
At Strada, our values guide everything we do
•Anticipate Customer Needs – We stay ahead of trends so our customers can grow and succeed.
•Own the Outcome – We take responsibility for delivering excellence and ensuring things get done right.
•Challenge Ourselves to Work Smarter – We move faster than the world around us to drive change and accomplish more.
•Empower Each Other to Solve Problems – We tackle challenges head on, ask tough questions, and collaborate to find the best solutions.
•Care About Our Work and Our People – We understand that what we do impacts millions, and we have a responsibility to get it right.
Benefits
At Strada, we support your whole self—offering a range of benefits for your health, wellbeing, finances, and future. These include health coverage, wellbeing programs, paid leave (vacation, sick, parental), retirement plans, learning opportunities, and more.
All offers are contingent on successful completion of background checks, where permitted by law and as appropriate for the role. These may include identity, education, employment, and in some cases, criminal history verification, checks against global watchlists, credit reports, and/or drug testing. You'll be informed of the specific checks applicable to your role and location during the recruitment process.
Authorization to work in the Employing Country
To be considered, you must have current and future work authorization in the country where you're applying, without the need for visa sponsorship by Strada.
We offer you a competitive total rewards package, continuing education & training, and tremendous potential with a growing worldwide organization.

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