US Payroll - Finance

Job Overview

We are seeking a Payroll Executive/Senior Executive with hands-on experience in US Payroll Processing. The candidate will be responsible for managing end-to-end payroll operations, ensuring payroll accuracy, compliance with federal and state regulations, reconciliation activities, and timely resolution of employee payroll queries.

Key Responsibilities

• Process end-to-end US payroll accurately and within defined timelines.
• Manage payroll inputs including earnings, deductions, bonuses, reimbursements, and tax withholdings.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll tax regulations.
• Handle payroll adjustments, retro-pay, garnishments, and off-cycle payroll processing.
• Perform payroll reconciliations and prepare payroll reports for Finance and audit purposes.
• Coordinate payroll tax filings and statutory compliance activities.
• Resolve employee queries related to payroll, taxes, deductions, and pay statements.
• Collaborate with HR, Finance, and payroll vendors to ensure seamless payroll operations.
• Support internal and external payroll audits and drive process improvements.
• Maintain payroll records and ensure confidentiality of employee data.

Key Skills Required

• 35 years of hands-on experience in US payroll processing.
• Strong understanding of US payroll regulations, federal and state taxes, FICA, FUTA, SUTA, and garnishments.
• Experience in payroll reconciliations, payroll accounting, and reporting.
• Knowledge of payroll compliance and statutory requirements.
• Proficiency in payroll systems (ADP, Workday, Ceridian, UKG, or similar platforms).
• Advanced MS Excel skills for payroll analysis and reporting.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to handle employee payroll queries effectively.

Qualification

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Commerce, or a related field.
• Relevant payroll certifications will be an added advantage.
• Experience working with multinational payroll environments is preferred.