Payroll Associate

Payroll Associate - India, Chennai Office-based

ICON plc is a world-leading healthcare intelligence and clinical research organization. We’re proud to foster an inclusive environment driving innovation and excellence, and we welcome you to join us on our mission to shape the future of clinical development.

We are currently seeking a Payroll Associate to join our diverse and dynamic team at ICON Plc. As a Payroll Associate at ICON, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring accurate and timely processing of payroll for our employees, contributing to the smooth operation of our organization. The role involves working to strict deadlines as part of a small team interacting with employees, internal departments (HR, Legal, Finance etc) and external providers.

What You Will Be Doing:

• Process payroll for employees accurately and in a timely manner, ensuring compliance with company policies and regulations
• Maintain payroll records and documentation, including employee deductions, earnings, and taxes
• Assist with employee inquiries regarding payroll matters and resolve any discrepancies or issues promptly
• Work with HR and Finance teams to ensure payroll data integrity and accuracy
• Assist with payroll reporting and analysis as needed to cover business needs and assessing alternative resolutions.
• Responsible for ensuring inputs to payroll vendor are completed and final payroll outputs are checked prior to salary payments being made
• Ensure internal controls are implemented so that monthly changes are captured and processed correctly and that any differences are reconciled and explained
• Upload electronic files and input any manual payments to the bank
• Manage the Payroll mailbox to ensure queries are answered in a timely manner and filed appropriately
• Ensure that all monthly and annual tax, pension and compliance requirements are met
• Provide timely and accurate reporting to internal and external auditors
• Work as part of Payroll tea m to ensure that all processes are as efficient as possible, documented appropriately and SOX Compliant.

Your Profile:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field (preferred)
• 3 + years of proven experience in payroll processing or related field
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in data entry and calculations
• Knowledge of payroll software and systems (e.g., ADP, Workday) is a plus
• Excellent communication and soft skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team environment
• Experience in APAC/EMEA Payroll Preferred, expertise in ADP tool would be added advantage

L1-MM1

What ICON can offer you:
Our success depends on the quality of our people. That’s why we’ve made it a priority to build a diverse culture that rewards high performance and nurtures talent.

In addition to your competitive salary, ICON offers a range of additional benefits. Our benefits are designed to be competitive within each country and are focused on well-being and work life balance opportunities for you and your family.

Our benefits examples include:

• Various annual leave entitlements
• A range of health insurance offerings to suit you and your family’s needs.
• Competitive retirement planning offerings to maximize savings and plan with confidence for the years ahead.
• Global Employee Assistance Programme, LifeWorks, offering 24-hour access to a global network of over 80,000 independent specialized professionals who are there to support you and your family’s well-being.
• Life assurance
• Flexible country-specific optional benefits, including childcare vouchers, bike purchase schemes, discounted gym memberships, subsidized travel passes, health assessments, among others.

Visit our careers site to read more about the benefits ICON offers.

ICON, including subsidiaries, is an equal opportunity and inclusive employer and is committed to providing a workplace free of discrimination and harassment. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, or in order to perform the essential functions of a position, please let us know or submit a request here

Interested in the role, but unsure if you meet all of the requirements? We would encourage you to apply regardless – there’s every chance you’re exactly what we’re looking for here at ICON whether it is for this or other roles.

Are you a current ICON Employee? Please click here to apply