Senior Payroll Analyst (India & UK)

Introduction to Demandbase: 

Demandbase is the Smarter GTM™ company for B2B brands. We help B2B companies hit their revenue goals using fewer resources. How? By aligning their sales and marketing teams around a combination of their data, our data, and artificial intelligence — what we call Account Intelligence — so they can identify, engage, and focus their time and money on the accounts most likely to buy. 

As a company, we’re as committed to growing careers as we are to building world-class technology. We invest heavily in people, our culture, and the community around us. We have offices in the San Francisco Bay Area, Seattle, and India, as well as a team in the UK. We have also been continuously recognized as one of the best places to work including, “Best Workplaces for Millennials” and “Best Workplaces for Parents”!

We're committed to attracting, developing, retaining, and promoting a diverse workforce. By ensuring that every Demandbase employee is able to bring a diversity of talents to work, we're increasingly capable of living out our mission to transform how B2B goes to market. We encourage people from historically underrepresented backgrounds and all walks of life to apply. Come grow with us at Demandbase!

About The Role:

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Payroll Analyst to independently manage our India and UK payroll operations. US Payroll experience is a plus.  The ideal candidate will possess comprehensive knowledge of payroll calculations, statutory regulations, and tax compliance in both regions, ensuring accurate and timely payroll processing for our employees.

Key Responsibilities:

• Independently process and manage the complete payroll cycle for our international entities (India and UK), including data input, calculations, deductions, and reconciliation.
•  Ensure timely and accurate payment of salaries, wages, and other compensation.
• Thorough knowledge of Indian statutory deductions including Provident Fund (PF), Employee State Insurance (ESI), Professional Tax, and Labour Welfare Fund.
• Expertise in Indian Income Tax regulations, TDS calculations, and annual return filings.
• Manage National Pension System (NPS) contributions and compliance.
• Stay updated on all relevant Indian payroll and labor law changes.
•  In-depth understanding of UK payroll calculations, including PAYE, National Insurance Contributions (NICs), and statutory payments (SSP, SMP, etc.).
•  Proficiency in UK Pensions administration, including auto-enrolment and pension scheme contributions.
• Knowledge of UK Income Tax regulations and year-end reporting (P60, P11D).
• Stay updated on all relevant UK payroll and tax legislation changes.
• Prepare and reconcile payroll-related general ledger posting and ensure accurate financial reporting.
• Collaborate with the finance team for month-end and year-end closing activities.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for all employee payroll queries for both India and UK, providing accurate, timely, and empathetic responses.
•  Investigate and resolve payroll discrepancies and issues efficiently.
• Ensure full compliance with all relevant payroll, tax, and labor laws in India and the UK.
• Prepare and submit all statutory and internal payroll reports accurately and on time.
• Assist with internal and external audits related to payroll.
• Identify opportunities for process efficiencies and improvements within the payroll function.
• Document payroll procedures and maintain up-to-date records.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5–7 years of progressive experience in payroll, with at least 2–3 years of independently managing both India and UK payroll.
• Proven expertise in Indian payroll regulations, statutory deductions, income tax, and NPS.
• Demonstrated expertise in UK payroll calculations, Pensions, and income tax.
• Strong understanding of general ledger postings related to payroll.
• Proficiency in payroll software (e.g., ADP, Workday, SAP, local-specific payroll systems) and advanced Excel skills(Pivot tables).
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to manage employee queries effectively.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• High level of integrity and discretion in handling confidential information.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Professional payroll certification (e.g., CIPP, APA).
• Experience with global payroll systems.

What We Offer:

• Opportunity to work in a dynamic and growing organization.
• A collaborative and supportive work environment.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.

If you are a highly motivated and detail-oriented payroll professional with a proven track record of managing both India and UK payroll independently, we encourage you to apply!

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at Demandbase

At Demandbase, we believe in creating a workplace culture that values and celebrates diversity in all its forms. We recognize that everyone brings unique experiences, perspectives, and identities to the table, and we are committed to building a community where everyone feels valued, respected, and supported. Discrimination of any kind is not tolerated, and we strive to ensure that every individual has an equal opportunity to succeed and grow, regardless of their gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, race, ethnicity, background, marital status, genetic information, education level, veteran status, national origin, or any other protected status. We do not automatically disqualify applicants with criminal records and will consider each applicant on a case-by-case basis.

We recognize that not all candidates will have every skill or qualification listed in this job description. If you feel you have the level of experience to be successful in the role, we encourage you to apply!

We acknowledge that true diversity and inclusion require ongoing effort, and we are committed to doing the work required to make our workplace a safe and equitable space for all. Join us in building a community where we can learn from each other, celebrate our differences, and work together.

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