Payroll Advisor

Who We Are

At Kyndryl, we run and reimagine the mission-critical technology systems that drive advantage for the world's leading businesses. We are at the heart of progress with proven expertise and a continuous flow of AI-powered insight, enabling smarter decisions, faster innovation, and a lasting competitive edge. For our people-Kyndryls-that means doing purposeful work that powers human progress. Join us and experience a flexible, supportive environment where your well-being is prioritized and your potential can thrive.

The Role

Your Role

In this role, you will play a critical role in ensuring accurate and timely payroll processing for employees across the organization. You will collaborate closely with internal stakeholders and third-party payroll providers to deliver seamless payroll operations while maintaining compliance with company policies, statutory requirements, and regulatory standards. You will be responsible for payroll validations, data accuracy, issue resolution, and continuous process improvements, helping to deliver an exceptional employee experience through efficient and reliable payroll services.

What you will Do

• Ensure payroll is processed accurately, efficiently, and in compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements.
• Serve as a key liaison between employees, internal stakeholders, and third-party payroll vendors to ensure payroll activities accurately reflect company-specific pay policies and procedures.
• Audit employee pay records and reconcile payroll data across departments, locations, and countries to maintain data accuracy and integrity.
• Coordinate payroll system implementations, upgrades, and enhancements, supporting project planning, testing, deployment, and post-implementation activities.
• Interpret and apply payroll-related policies, including vacation, leave of absence, disability, workers compensation, union agreements, government regulations, and tax withholding requirements.
• Monitor and ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll legislation, proactively addressing regulatory changes and associated impacts.
• Leverage tools such as Excel, VBA, macros, and robotic process automation (RPA) technologies to streamline workflows and enhance payroll accuracy and productivity.
• Collaborate with HR, Finance, and cross-functional teams to support payroll operations and deliver an exceptional employee experience.

Your Future at Kyndryl
Kyndryl has a global footprint, which means that as an HR Payroll Professional at Kyndryl, you will have opportunities to work on projects and collaborate with colleagues from around the world. This role is dynamic and influential - offering a wide range of professional and personal growth opportunities that you won't find anywhere else.

Who You Are

You're good at what you do and possess the required experience to prove it. However, equally as important - you have a growth mindset keen to drive your own personal and professional development. You are customer-focused - someone who prioritizes customer success in their work. And finally, you're open and borderless - naturally inclusive in how you work with others.

Required Technical and Professional Expertise

• 5 years of experience in processing payroll and operations.
• Proficiency with payroll systems such as RPA, ADP, EY payroll.
  Advanced skills in MS Excel (including macros).
• Good understanding of employment law, regulatory and legal compliance to meet country specific requirements.
• Good problem-solving and analytical skills, sensitive to data and detail orientated.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with diverse teams.

Preferred Technical and Professional Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Business and Human Resources.
• Previous experience in a similar role of at least 2-3 years.
• Basic knowledge in other HR processes such as Compensation, Benefit, Talent Acquisition.

Being You

The Kyn in Kyndryl means kinship, which represents the strong bonds we have with each other, our customers and our communities. We focus on ensuring all Kyndryls feel included and we welcome people of all cultures, backgrounds, and experiences. Even if you don't meet every requirement, we encourage you to apply. We believe in growth, and we're excited to see what you can bring. At Kyndryl, employee feedback has told us that our number one driver of employee engagement is belonging. That sense of belonging - being a valued, respected, trusted member of the team - is fundamental to our culture and fueling great experiences for our customers. This dedication to welcoming everyone into our company means that Kyndryl gives you the ability to thrive and contribute to our culture of empathy and shared success. That's The Kyndryl Way.

What You Can Expect

Your career with us isn't just a job-it's an adventure with purpose. We offer a dynamic, hybrid-friendly culture that supports your well-being and empowers you to grow. Our Be Well programs are thoughtfully designed to support your financial, mental, physical, and social health-because we know that when you feel your best, you do your best.

From your very first day, you'll dive into impactful work that powers the systems our customers rely on every day. You won't just contribute-you'll make a difference, tackling meaningful projects that sharpen your skills and fuel your growth.

We're here to champion your journey. With powerful tools to chart your career path, personalized development goals aligned with your ambitions, and continuous feedback to keep you inspired and on track, you'll have everything you need to thrive and evolve. You'll develop in-demand skills to grow your career and achieve your ambitions with access to cutting-edge learning opportunities-from certifications with Microsoft, Google, and Amazon to coaching and hands-on experiences. And through it all, you'll be part of a culture that values empathy, restless learning, and a devotion to shared success.

We want you to thrive here-and we're committed to helping you do just that. Ready to make an impact Join us and help shape what's next.

Get Referred!

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