With over 80 years as an industrial technology leader, Kennametal Inc. delivers productivity to customers through materials science, tooling and wear-resistant solutions. Customers across aerospace and defense, earthworks, energy, general engineering and transportation turn to Kennametal to help them manufacture with precision and efficiency. Every day approximately 8,700 employees are helping customers in nearly 100 countries stay competitive. Kennametal generated $2.1 billion in revenues in fiscal 2023. Learn more at www.kennametal.com. Follow @Kennametal: Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn and YouTube. Assistant Manager HR Shared Services Major Roles & Responsibilities: Ensure data integrity across the region in Success Factor, ADP GV, ADP Streamline and Time & Attendance System employee data. Responsible for delivery of timely and accurate payroll services, ensuring that timelines are met per schedule and Finance and Audit requests are addressed promptly. Responsible for day-to-day support for key HR processes and applications related to Payroll activities, Benefit admin, Workforce admin, HR Operational activities & Project Management Responsible for Payroll statutory compliance & for all related HR polices, programs and processes Responsible for delivering the standard GL reconciliation on payroll related items. Responsible for internal and external stake holders on day to day operational activities like receiving Input, consolidation, Reconciliation etc., Coordinate closely with HR business partner to support various HR initiatives and Business needs Coordinate closely with Regional HR Shared Service team to support various Global Initiatives, changes to the process. Co-Ordination with various Vendor for a timely deliverable Co-Ordinate with Finance team for timely closure of GL Deliverables & GL Outstanding Provide superior customer service daily to both external and internal customers. Support us in Standardizing and simplifying the Global Processes Responsible for delivery of Communication Respond to and work with the appropriate support teams to resolve inquiries received through HR Ticketing system, calls, etc. submitted to the HR Service Center Perform scheduled activities and audits serving as a liaison with the regional centers. Assists with developing and maintaining concise documentation for financial operations, global procedures, and work processes. CANDIDATE SPECIFICATION: KEY SELECTION CRITERIA Ideal Experience:  The characteristics of the ideal candidate will be broadly as follows:  8-12 years of experience in leading HR / Finance shared services organization in reputable MNC companies Preferred Graduate with master’s in finance would be an added advantage. Preferred if the candidate as experience in Canada / US Payroll would be an added advantage. Successful track record of handing employee life cycle activities under HR / Finance Shared Services, primarily Payroll process multiple countries, Payroll accounting & HR Operations Delivery Added advantage if the candidate is handling Benefits Admin & Workforce Admin activities. Good user knowledge in MS Office applications System knowledge: SuccessFactors, SAP Payroll, ADP GV, ADP Streamline, Case Management system, People Soft and Payroll HRMIS Equal Opportunity Employer