Job Description
Building on our past. Ready for the future
Worley is a global professional services company of energy, chemicals and resources experts. We partner with customers to deliver projects and create value over the life of their assets. We’re bridging two worlds, moving towards more sustainable energy sources, while helping to provide the energy, chemicals and resources needed now.
Key Responsibilities
Internal Controls Management
• Develop and implement the Payroll Commons Control Framework and Payroll Policies to ensure timely, accurate and complaint payroll delivery, monitor ongoing compliance with both.
• Conduct regular audits and assessments of payroll processes to identify and mitigate risks and ensure payroll accuracy and compliance.
• Establish and manage the Payroll Controls Board to monitor the timely remediation of identified control gaps and assess the effectiveness of payroll resiliency capabilities.
• Liaise with Internal Audit to understand payroll control gaps identified in internal audits. Partner with payroll team to monitor the timely remediation of audits findings, supporting them in their creation of effective controls to address controls gaps identified.
Compliance and Risk Management
• Monitor compliance with internal policies and external regulations, including data protection and privacy laws.
• Develop and implement risk management strategies to address potential payroll-related risks.
Process Improvement
• Identify areas for payroll process improvement and partner with payroll team to implement changes to enhance payroll’s efficiency and effectiveness.
• Collaborate with other departments to ensure payroll processes align with overall business objectives and end-to-end process delivery.
Training and Development
• Stay updated with current regulations and best practices in payroll management.
• Educate payroll teams on the minimum controls required to deliver payroll.
• Provide training and support to payroll staff on internal controls, compliance, and risk management.
• Develop and deliver initiatives to ensure Worley staff understand and adhere to payroll policies and procedures, partnering with HR to communicate these to employees.
Reporting and Documentation
• Prepare and present reports on the status of payroll controls and compliance to senior management.
• Ensure thorough documentation of all payroll processes, audits, and compliance activities.
Key Partners
• Location Payroll Teams
• Location Finance Managers
• Finance Transformation Office
• People Process Excellence
• People Digital
• People Operations
• People Reward (including Global Mobility)
• Enterprise Risk Management
• Internal Audit
• Worley Enterprise Services (Shared Service) Payroll, People Services, and Transformation (Compliance Manager)
Qualifications
Education
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting (preferred), Finance, Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field. A master's degree or relevant certification (e.g., SHRM-CP, PHR) is often preferred.
• Accounting qualification (CPA or ACCA) (preferred).
• Project Management (either PRINCE2, PMP or similar)
• Six Sigma/ Lean/ Kaizan (preferred)
Experience
10+ years of experience in audit or controls/ compliance role (payroll/ HR preferred), with a focus on compliance, risk. Or 10+ years of experience in payroll management, with a focus on compliance and internal controls.
Skills
• Strong understanding of payroll and HR policies, procedures, and regulations.
• Strong understanding of payroll regulations and tax laws.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.
• Proficiency in HR and payroll software and systems.
• Proficiency in process design and assessment.
Moving forward together
We’re committed to building a diverse, inclusive and respectful workplace where everyone feels they belong, can bring themselves, and are heard. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, veteran status, ****** orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status or any other basis as protected by law.
We want our people to be energized and empowered to drive sustainable impact. So, our focus is on a values-inspired culture that unlocks brilliance through belonging, connection and innovation.
And we're not just talking about it; we're doing it. We're reskilling our people, leveraging transferable skills, and supporting the transition of our workforce to become experts in today's low carbon energy infrastructure and technology.
Whatever your ambition, there’s a path for you here. And there’s no barrier to your potential career success. Join us to broaden your horizons, explore diverse opportunities, and be part of delivering sustainable change.
Company
Worley
Primary Location
IND-MM-Navi Mumbai
Other Locations
IND-KR-Bangalore, IND-MM-Mumbai, IND-MM-Pune, IND-TN-Chennai
Job
Payroll
Schedule
Full-time
Employment Type
Employee
Job Level
Experienced
Job Posting
May 12, 2026
Unposting Date
Jun 11, 2026
Reporting Manager Title
Director
Worley is a global professional services company of energy, chemicals and resources experts. We partner with customers to deliver projects and create value over the life of their assets. We’re bridging two worlds, moving towards more sustainable energy sources, while helping to provide the energy, chemicals and resources needed now.
Key Responsibilities
Internal Controls Management
• Develop and implement the Payroll Commons Control Framework and Payroll Policies to ensure timely, accurate and complaint payroll delivery, monitor ongoing compliance with both.
• Conduct regular audits and assessments of payroll processes to identify and mitigate risks and ensure payroll accuracy and compliance.
• Establish and manage the Payroll Controls Board to monitor the timely remediation of identified control gaps and assess the effectiveness of payroll resiliency capabilities.
• Liaise with Internal Audit to understand payroll control gaps identified in internal audits. Partner with payroll team to monitor the timely remediation of audits findings, supporting them in their creation of effective controls to address controls gaps identified.
Compliance and Risk Management
• Monitor compliance with internal policies and external regulations, including data protection and privacy laws.
• Develop and implement risk management strategies to address potential payroll-related risks.
Process Improvement
• Identify areas for payroll process improvement and partner with payroll team to implement changes to enhance payroll’s efficiency and effectiveness.
• Collaborate with other departments to ensure payroll processes align with overall business objectives and end-to-end process delivery.
Training and Development
• Stay updated with current regulations and best practices in payroll management.
• Educate payroll teams on the minimum controls required to deliver payroll.
• Provide training and support to payroll staff on internal controls, compliance, and risk management.
• Develop and deliver initiatives to ensure Worley staff understand and adhere to payroll policies and procedures, partnering with HR to communicate these to employees.
Reporting and Documentation
• Prepare and present reports on the status of payroll controls and compliance to senior management.
• Ensure thorough documentation of all payroll processes, audits, and compliance activities.
Key Partners
• Location Payroll Teams
• Location Finance Managers
• Finance Transformation Office
• People Process Excellence
• People Digital
• People Operations
• People Reward (including Global Mobility)
• Enterprise Risk Management
• Internal Audit
• Worley Enterprise Services (Shared Service) Payroll, People Services, and Transformation (Compliance Manager)
Qualifications
Education
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting (preferred), Finance, Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field. A master's degree or relevant certification (e.g., SHRM-CP, PHR) is often preferred.
• Accounting qualification (CPA or ACCA) (preferred).
• Project Management (either PRINCE2, PMP or similar)
• Six Sigma/ Lean/ Kaizan (preferred)
Experience
10+ years of experience in audit or controls/ compliance role (payroll/ HR preferred), with a focus on compliance, risk. Or 10+ years of experience in payroll management, with a focus on compliance and internal controls.
Skills
• Strong understanding of payroll and HR policies, procedures, and regulations.
• Strong understanding of payroll regulations and tax laws.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.
• Proficiency in HR and payroll software and systems.
• Proficiency in process design and assessment.
Moving forward together
We’re committed to building a diverse, inclusive and respectful workplace where everyone feels they belong, can bring themselves, and are heard. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, veteran status, ****** orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status or any other basis as protected by law.
We want our people to be energized and empowered to drive sustainable impact. So, our focus is on a values-inspired culture that unlocks brilliance through belonging, connection and innovation.
And we're not just talking about it; we're doing it. We're reskilling our people, leveraging transferable skills, and supporting the transition of our workforce to become experts in today's low carbon energy infrastructure and technology.
Whatever your ambition, there’s a path for you here. And there’s no barrier to your potential career success. Join us to broaden your horizons, explore diverse opportunities, and be part of delivering sustainable change.
Company
Worley
Primary Location
IND-MM-Navi Mumbai
Other Locations
IND-KR-Bangalore, IND-MM-Mumbai, IND-MM-Pune, IND-TN-Chennai
Job
Payroll
Schedule
Full-time
Employment Type
Employee
Job Level
Experienced
Job Posting
May 12, 2026
Unposting Date
Jun 11, 2026
Reporting Manager Title
Director
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Manager, Payroll position is now open for candidates interested in the Human Resource (HR) Jobs sector. This role in Mumbai offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Human Resource (HR) Jobs is a plus.
