Senior Specialist 2, Payroll

We are looking for a knowledgeable and detail oriented Senior Payroll Associate to join our Global Payroll team. This role primarily supports APAC payroll operations, with potential to expand scope and ownership across the Asia Pacific over time. The position reports directly to the regional, India based, Senior Payroll Manager. This role requires a hands-on professional who brings a high standard of rigor, with payroll accuracy, compliance, and timeliness treated as essential operational requirements. We are looking to speak to candidates who are based in Gurugram for our hybrid working model. Responsibilities Support end-to-end India, China, South Korea, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Singapore and Australia payroll processing with minimal supervision, ensuring payrolls are accurate, on time and compliant with current regulations Review payroll output to identify discrepancies, investigate variances, and resolve issues prior to final approval Apply working knowledge of APAC payroll tax regulations to ensure accurate employee setup, calculations and reporting Manage complex payroll transactions, including bonuses, retro adjustments, off-cycle payments, and payroll corrections Administer and audit payroll deductions, including pre-tax benefits, retirement plans, and garnishments. Serve as a primary point of contact for payroll-related inquiries from HR, Benefits, Finance, and employees to resolve issues efficiently and within SLAs Support payroll reconciliations, audits, and year-end activities in collaboration with third party vendors and internal stakeholders Provide backup support and coverage for APAC payrolls as needed Identify process gaps, recommend improvements, document and maintain SOPs Participate in process improvement, system upgrades and enhancements, testing, and post-implementation stabilization Skills and Qualifications Minimum 7+ years of progressive experience supporting APAC payroll processing in high volume and complex environment Strong working knowledge of APAC tax regulations, labor laws, and compliance requirements Demonstrated ability to independently manage complex payroll transactions including issue investigation and resolution Solid understanding of pre-tax benefits administration, wage garnishments, and core payroll accounting concepts Hands-on experience working with enterprise payroll systems and HRIS platforms (ADP, SuccessFactors) Advanced proficiency in Excel and/or Google Sheets, including data analysis, reconciliations, and reporting Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly and confidently explain payroll matters Proven ability to collaborate effectively with Multiple stakeholders and cross functional partners across time zones Experience supporting multi-country payrolls or working in a global or shared services environment strongly preferred About MongoDB MongoDB is built for change, empowering our customers and our people to innovate at the speed of the market. We have redefined the data platform for the AI era, enabling builders to create, transform, and disrupt industries with software. MongoDB’s unified data platform, the most widely available, globally distributed data platform on the market, helps organizations modernize legacy workloads, embrace innovation, and unleash AI. Our cloud-native platform, MongoDB Atlas, is the only globally distributed, multi-cloud data platform and is available across AWS, Google Cloud, and Microsoft Azure. With offices worldwide and over 67,000 customers, including AI-native startups and approximately 75% of the Fortune 100, relying on MongoDB for their most important applications, we’re powering the next era of software. Our compass at MongoDB is our Leadership Commitment, guiding how and why we make decisions, show up for each other, and win. It’s what makes us MongoDB. To drive the personal growth and business impact of our employees, we’re committed to developing a supportive and enriching culture for everyone. From employee affinity groups, to fertility assistance and a generous parental leave policy, we value our employees’ wellbeing and want to support them along every step of their professional and personal journeys. Learn more about what it’s like to work at MongoDB, and help us make an impact on the world! MongoDB is committed to providing any necessary accommodations for individuals with disabilities within our application and interview process. To request an accommodation due to a disability, please inform your recruiter. MongoDB is an equal opportunities employer. Requisition ID 3273574892