About this role
<div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>Role Summary</b></H2> </div><div><p><span><span><span><strong>Location:</strong> Chennai, India<br><strong>Experience:</strong> 1–5 Years<br><strong>Employment Type:</strong> Full-Time<br><strong>Shift:</strong> US Shift / Night Shift</span> </span></span></p> <p> </p> <p><span>We are looking for a detail-oriented and motivated <strong>US Payroll Specialist</strong> with 1–5 years of experience in processing US payroll using <strong>SAP Payroll</strong>. The ideal candidate should possess a strong understanding of US payroll regulations, taxation, payroll operations, and employee lifecycle processes while ensuring timely and accurate payroll processing.</span></p> <p> </p></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>Your Responsibilities</b></H2> </div><div><ul> <li><span>Process end-to-end US payroll accurately and within established payroll timelines.</span></li> <li><span>Validate payroll input data including new hires, terminations, salary changes, bonuses, overtime, commissions, and one-time payments.</span></li> <li><span>Process off-cycle payrolls, reversals, adjustments, and retroactive payroll transactions.</span></li> <li><span>Review payroll outputs and perform payroll reconciliations before payroll release.</span></li> <li><span>Ensure accurate calculation of:</span></li> </ul> <p><span> - Federal, State, and Local Taxes</span></p> <p><span> - Social Security and Medicare</span></p> <p><span> - Garnishments</span></p> <p><span> - Benefits and deductions401(k), HSA, FSA, and other pre-tax/post-tax deductions</span></p> <ul> <li><span>Investigate and resolve payroll discrepancies and employee payroll queries within agreed SLAs.</span></li> <li><span>Support payroll month-end, quarter-end, and year-end activities, including W-2 validations.</span></li> <li><span>Perform payroll audits and reconciliations between SAP Payroll and third-party payroll providers (e.g., ADP), where applicable.Coordinate with HR, Time Management, Benefits, Finance, and Tax teams for payroll-related activities.Maintain payroll documentation, SOPs, and process controls.</span></li> <li><span>Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations.</span></li> <li><span>Participate in payroll process improvement and automation initiatives.</span></li> </ul></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>Your Experience and Skills</b></H2> </div><div><p><strong>Technical Skills</strong></p> <ul> <li>Hands-on experience in SAP HCM Payroll (US Payroll).</li> <li>Good understanding of:</li> </ul> <p> - Payroll Control Record</p> <p> - Payroll Simulation<br> - Live Payroll Processing<br> - Retroactive Accounting<br> - Payroll Results Analysis</p> <ul> <li>Strong Microsoft Excel skills (VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, Pivot Tables, formulas, data validation).</li> </ul> <p><br><strong>Functional Knowledge</strong></p> <ul> <li>US Payroll processing.</li> <li>Federal, State, and Local Taxes.</li> <li>FICA (Social Security & Medicare).</li> <li>Supplemental wages.</li> <li>Garnishments.</li> <li>Benefits and deductions.</li> <li>Payroll reconciliation.</li> <li>W-2 fundamentals.</li> <li>Payroll compliance.</li> </ul> <p><br><strong>Preferred Qualifications</strong></p> <ul> <li>Bachelor's degree in Commerce, Business Administration, Finance, HR, or a related field.</li> <li>Certification in SAP HCM Payroll is an added advantage.</li> <li>Experience with ADP payroll or payroll interfaces is preferred.</li> <li>Exposure to SuccessFactors Employee Central is an added advantage.</li> </ul> <p><br><strong>Soft Skills</strong></p> <ul> <li>Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.</li> <li>Excellent communication skills.</li> <li>Ability to work independently and within a team.</li> <li>Strong attention to detail.</li> <li>Ability to work under tight payroll deadlines.</li> <li>Customer-focused mindset.</li> <li>Good stakeholder management skills.</li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><strong>Experience Required</strong></p> <ul> <li>1–5 years of experience in US Payroll.</li> <li>Minimum 1 year of hands-on SAP Payroll experience.</li> <li>Experience supporting payroll operations for medium to large employee populations is preferred.</li> </ul> <p><br><strong>Key Competencies</strong></p> <ul> <li>End-to-End Payroll Processing</li> <li>Payroll Validation & Reconciliation</li> <li>Payroll Compliance</li> <li>Employee Query Resolution</li> <li>Process Documentation</li> <li>Continuous Improvement</li> <li>Data Accuracy</li> <li>Team Collaboration</li> </ul> <p><br><strong>Nice to Have</strong></p> <ul> <li>Experience working in a shared services or global payroll environment.</li> <li>Basic knowledge of payroll interfaces and inbound/outbound file validations.</li> <li>Knowledge of SOX controls and payroll audit processes.</li> </ul></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>What we offer</b></H2> </div><div><ul> <li><span>Opportunity to work on global payroll operations.</span></li> <li><span>Exposure to SAP Payroll and enterprise payroll processes.</span></li> <li><span>Learning and career growth opportunities.</span></li> <li><span>Collaborative and inclusive work environment.</span></li> <li><span>Competitive compensation and benefits.</span> </li> </ul></div></div></div>