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The Role
Lead and supervise payroll processing and related operations, ensuring compliance with India statutory requirements, validating payroll outputs, managing escalations, training staff, participating in UAT, defining controls, performing GL reconciliations, and supporting audits and large-volume payroll operations.
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Wells Fargo is seeking a Senior Payroll Specialist
In this role, you will:
9 Aug 2026
*Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants.
We Value Equal Opportunity
Wells Fargo is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other legally protected characteristic.
Employees support our focus on building strong customer relationships balanced with a strong risk mitigating and compliance-driven culture which firmly establishes those disciplines as critical to the success of our customers and company. They are accountable for execution of all applicable risk programs (Credit, Market, Financial Crimes, Operational, Regulatory Compliance), which includes effectively following and adhering to applicable Wells Fargo policies and procedures, appropriately fulfilling risk and compliance obligations, timely and effective escalation and remediation of issues, and making sound risk decisions. There is emphasis on proactive monitoring, governance, risk identification and escalation, as well as making sound risk decisions commensurate with the business unit's risk appetite and all risk and compliance program requirements.
Candidates applying to job openings posted in Canada: Applications for employment are encouraged from all qualified candidates, including women, persons with disabilities, aboriginal peoples and visible minorities. Accommodation for applicants with disabilities is available upon request in connection with the recruitment process.
Applicants with Disabilities
To request a medical accommodation during the application or interview process, visit Disability Inclusion at Wells Fargo .
Drug and Alcohol Policy
Wells Fargo maintains a drug free workplace. Please see our Drug and Alcohol Policy to learn more.
Wells Fargo Recruitment and Hiring Requirements:
a. Third-Party recordings are prohibited unless authorized by Wells Fargo.
b. Wells Fargo requires you to directly represent your own experiences during the recruiting and hiring process.
Wells Fargo is seeking a Senior Payroll Specialist
In this role, you will:
- Manage the accurate processing of payroll but may also include coordinating operational activities amongst the team, handling escalations, participating in User Acceptance System Testing, training and documenting standard operating procedures
- Supervise entry to mid-level roles in transactional or tactical low complexity tasks to ensure timely completion, quality and compliance of payroll information
- Help define enterprise-wide standards for practices of financial controls related to payroll activities and compliance; assist team in career development and assigning stretch goals
- Supervise and guide others to perform low complexity payroll analysis; guide others on the technical aspects on Workday payroll processing's and ensure that configuration implementations are tested and approved
- Translate Wage & Hour regulations and apply knowledge to payroll processing as well as payroll system configurations
- Advise manager, gives direction to team members and escalate non-routine questions; problem solves low complexity and multiple steps processes with ease
- Make decisions and resolve nonstandard escalations minimizing legal compliance consequences and impact on operations
- Mitigate payroll regulatory risks by monitoring upcoming industry changes and implementing new payroll approaches and practices
- Collaborate with and consult with peers, colleagues and mid-level managers; interact directly with internal and external customers, vendors, product teams and respond to the raised concerns as well as determine appropriate course of action
- Manage allocation of people and financial resources for Payroll
- Be responsible for selection, evaluation, and development of staff
- 4+ years of experience in one or a combination of the following: HR Operations, Accounting, Payroll, Payroll Tax, Compliance, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education
- University degree in Business or related discipline.
- Experience in India End-to-End Payroll Operations, final settlement preparation & Payroll Statutory compliance (Income tax, PF, PT, ESIC, LWF, NPS, Gratuity, Stat bonus, etc.)
- Preparing Monthly Payroll inputs and validate the same via maker checker process, 100% of Payroll output validation from Gorss to net for active employees and final settlement (including statutory deductions).
- Preparing payroll related MIS reports like CTC variance, head count, pay revision and quality reports.
- Experience in Onboarding process for new joiners including statutory enrolments, new hire form filling, Validation, etc.
- Good knowledge of Statutory outputs reports validation & returns filing (Income Tax, PF, PT, ESIC, LWF, NPS, Gratuity, Stat Bonus., etc.).
- Good knowledge of India tax and labour laws.
- Good Knowledge of 24Q filing and Form 16 preparation.
- Basic GL accounting knowledge is required.
- Good Knowledge of SAP/Global View Payroll Administration & and reconciliation of FBP reimbursements.
- Good Knowledge of RSR, RSU, ESPP and ESOP process.
- Experience in Internal/External Payroll/Full and Final Settlement/Statutory Audits.
- Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
- Strong analytical skills with high attention to detail and accuracy.
- Medium to Advance MS Office skills, data entry skills.
- Experience in working with prominent industry ERP tools eg. Workday, PeopleSoft, ServiceNow SAP, and ADP Global View.
- Must be able to adapt to change well
- Manage the accurate processing of active payroll and final settlement inclusive of coordinating operational activities amongst the team, coalition of active employee payroll and settlement input, paying the Role of maker checker, handling employee and stakeholder escalations, participating in User Acceptance System Testing, training, and documenting standard operating procedures and control documents.
- Supervise entry to mid-level roles in transactional or tactical high complexity tasks to ensure timely completion, quality and compliance of payroll information and data.
- Help define enterprise-wide standards for practices of financial controls related to payroll activities and compliance; assist team in career development and assigning stretch goals.
- Working with finance for Salary payable and Salary receivable GL reconciliation.
- Negative settlement writes off process for dues do not record.
- Preparing monthly MIS relating to Gratuity paid and delay cases, Outstanding payments, negative settlement cases, Hold payments, death case settlements and their respective compliance.
- Validation of payroll input and output including various payroll related compliance.
- Preparing various enterprise wise dashboard etc. for employment management and turnaround time for timely and critical payments.
- Supervise and guide others to perform high complexity payroll analysis; guide others on the technical aspects on Workday payroll processing's and ensure that configuration implementations are tested and approved
- Translate Wage & Hour regulations and apply knowledge to payroll processing as well as payroll system configurations
- Advise manager, gives direction to team members and escalate non-routine questions; problem solves high complexity and multiple steps processes with ease
- Make decisions and resolve nonstandard escalations minimizing legal compliance consequences and impact on operations
- Mitigate payroll regulatory risks by monitoring upcoming industry changes and implementing new payroll approaches and practices
- Collaborate with and consult with peers, colleagues and mid-level managers; interact directly with internal and external customers, vendors, product teams and respond to the raised concerns as well as determine appropriate course of action
- Be responsible for large size payroll volume operations.
- Should have a fair understanding for baking controls, compliance environment, and risk management along with internal and external audit handling experience preferably with big 4 organizations.
9 Aug 2026
*Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants.
We Value Equal Opportunity
Wells Fargo is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other legally protected characteristic.
Employees support our focus on building strong customer relationships balanced with a strong risk mitigating and compliance-driven culture which firmly establishes those disciplines as critical to the success of our customers and company. They are accountable for execution of all applicable risk programs (Credit, Market, Financial Crimes, Operational, Regulatory Compliance), which includes effectively following and adhering to applicable Wells Fargo policies and procedures, appropriately fulfilling risk and compliance obligations, timely and effective escalation and remediation of issues, and making sound risk decisions. There is emphasis on proactive monitoring, governance, risk identification and escalation, as well as making sound risk decisions commensurate with the business unit's risk appetite and all risk and compliance program requirements.
Candidates applying to job openings posted in Canada: Applications for employment are encouraged from all qualified candidates, including women, persons with disabilities, aboriginal peoples and visible minorities. Accommodation for applicants with disabilities is available upon request in connection with the recruitment process.
Applicants with Disabilities
To request a medical accommodation during the application or interview process, visit Disability Inclusion at Wells Fargo .
Drug and Alcohol Policy
Wells Fargo maintains a drug free workplace. Please see our Drug and Alcohol Policy to learn more.
Wells Fargo Recruitment and Hiring Requirements:
a. Third-Party recordings are prohibited unless authorized by Wells Fargo.
b. Wells Fargo requires you to directly represent your own experiences during the recruiting and hiring process.
Skills Required
- 4+ years experience in HR Operations, Accounting, Payroll, Payroll Tax, Compliance, or equivalent
- Basic GL accounting knowledge
- Experience in India end-to-end payroll operations and statutory compliance (Income Tax, PF, PT, ESIC, LWF, NPS, Gratuity, Stat Bonus)
- Experience preparing payroll inputs, maker-checker validation, and payroll output validation (gross to net) including final settlements
- Preparing payroll MIS reports (CTC variance, headcount, pay revision, quality reports)
- Experience in onboarding processes including statutory enrollments and new-hire validation
- Knowledge of 24Q filing and Form 16 preparation
- Experience with SAP/ADP Global View payroll administration and reconciliation of FBP reimbursements
- Knowledge of RSR, RSU, ESPP, and ESOP processes
- Experience with internal/external payroll audits and full & final settlement processes
- Medium to advanced MS Office skills and strong data entry accuracy
- Experience working with Workday, PeopleSoft, ServiceNow, SAP, or ADP Global View
- Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills; strong analytical skills and attention to detail
- Supervisory experience managing and developing entry to mid-level payroll staff
- University degree in Business or related discipline
Wells Fargo Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Retirement Support — Retirement support is anchored by a dollar‑for‑dollar 401(k) match on employee contributions after one year of service, with an additional non‑matching company contribution for some lower‑paid employees. Access to an employee stock purchase plan further expands long‑term savings opportunities.
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Parental & Family Support — Family supports include up to 16 weeks of paid parental leave available from the first day of employment, plus paid critical‑caregiving leave and extensive backup care options. Fertility, adoption, and surrogacy programs are highlighted with meaningful coverage and reimbursements, including a combined lifetime maximum up to $35,000 for eligible expenses.
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage is comprehensive from day one, spanning medical, dental, vision, mental health, prescriptions, and preventive care often fully covered in‑network. Employer cost‑sharing is emphasized alongside no‑cost counseling through the EAP within plan limits.
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