Senior Payroll Specialist APAC

Job Description: We believe in bold ideas, diverse perspectives, and the drive to transform knowledge into impact. Here, your curiosity fuels progress, your voice shapes innovation, and your ambition helps redefine what’s possible within science and learning. We are a culture that obsesses over impact, challenges, and drives what’s next to power infinite possibilities for our customers, colleagues and society at large. About the Role: The Senior Payroll Specialist – APAC plays a critical role in managing accurate, compliant, and timely payroll operations across India and other APAC countries. This role partners closely with internal teams and external vendors to ensure payroll accuracy, statutory compliance, and an excellent employee experience. You will be responsible for end‑to‑end payroll processing, audits, reporting, and continuous process improvements. How you will make an impact Manage end‑to‑end payroll processing for India and assigned APAC countries, including salaries, incentives, bonuses, arrears, and adjustments Ensure compliance with statutory and tax regulations, including PF, ESI, Professional Tax, Income Tax (TDS/TCS), and other country‑specific requirements Review, validate, and reconcile payroll inputs such as attendance, timesheets, new joiners, exits, and data changes Handle Full & Final settlements, including leave encashment, gratuity calculations, and notice pay recoveries Prepare payroll reports, variance analysis, and audit documentation for internal and external audits Act as the primary point of contact for employee payroll queries and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner Collaborate with HR, Finance, Legal, and external payroll vendors to ensure smooth payroll operations and continuous improvement What we are looking for Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, Commerce, or a related field 5+ years of hands‑on experience in payroll processing, preferably within a shared services or outsourcing environment Strong knowledge of Indian payroll, tax laws, and statutory compliance, with exposure to APAC payroll processes Experience working with payroll systems such as SAP, ADP, QuickBooks, or similar tools Advanced Excel skills, including VLOOKUPs and Pivot Tables High attention to detail, strong numerical skills, and ability to manage confidential data Clear communication skills and confidence in handling employee and stakeholder interactions We power infinite possibilities. For more than 200 years, we've transformed knowledge into discoveries that shape the world. Today, our global team of innovators, creators, and experts is driving what's next in science, education, and publishing—creating impact that reaches everywhere. We're not just observers of progress. We're the ones accelerating scientific breakthroughs, advancing learning, and sparking innovation that redefines entire fields and improves lives. Here, your talent matters. Your ideas have room to grow. And your work creates breakthroughs that can change everything. Wiley is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. We evaluate all qualified applicants and treat all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or based on any individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. Wiley is also committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants who require accommodation to participate in the job application process may contact tasupport@wiley.com for assistance. We are proud that our workplace promotes continual learning and internal mobility. Our values support courageous teammates, needle movers, and learning champions all while striving to support the health and well-being of all employees. We offer meeting-free Friday afternoons allowing more time for heads down work and professional development, and through a robust body of employee programing we facilitate a wide range of opportunities to foster community, learn, and grow. We are committed to fair, transparent pay, and we strive to provide competitive compensation in addition to a comprehensive benefits package. It is anticipated that most qualified candidates will fall within the range, however the ultimate salary offered for this role may be higher or lower and will be set based on a variety of non-discriminatory factors, including but not limited to, geographic location, skills, and competencies. Wiley proactively displays target base pay range for United Kingdom, Canada and USA based roles. When applying, please attach your resume/CV to be considered. #LI-SG1 Job Posting Title: Senior Payroll Specialist- APAC Location: Remote, Uttar Pradesh, IND If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us! Introduce yourself to our recruiters and we'll get in touch if there's a role that seems like a good match. We're a forward-thinking organization dedicated to innovation and growth. Our success is built on the diverse talents and perspectives of our team members, who work together to solve complex challenges and create meaningful impact. We foster a culture of continuous learning, collaboration, and professional development. Applicants who have any questions about the job application process may contact Talent Acquisition Support for assistance.