US Payroll Specialist

JD :

Shift: Flexibility to work in 8:30 PM / 9:30 PM IST shift.

Experience: 2 - 6Years

Role Overview

We are seeking experienced Payroll Functional Experts / Payroll Specialists with strong expertise in US and Canada payroll processing. The ideal candidate will possess in-depth knowledge of payroll operations, payroll legislation, tax compliance, quarter-end and year-end activities, garnishments, tax notices, reconciliations, and payroll controls. Experience supporting additional country payrolls is an added advantage.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as SME for US and Canada payroll operations and client payroll processes.
• Manage and support payroll cycles, periodic activities, and client escalations.
• Lead payroll planning, governance, and ticket management discussions with clients.
• Ensure accurate execution of Quarter-End (QE) and Year-End (YE) payroll activities.
• Review payroll outputs, perform quality checks, reconciliations, and sign-offs.
• Investigate and resolve payroll issues, tax notices, garnishments, and compliance-related queries.
• Provide functional guidance to payroll teams and support continuous process improvement.
• Create and maintain payroll process documentation and knowledge articles.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Commerce, Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, HR, or related field.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in the current organization/process with a consistent performance record.
• Strong hands-on experience in US and Canada payroll processing.
• Thorough understanding of:
• Payroll legislation and compliance
• Payroll taxation
• Quarter-End and Year-End processing
• Tax filings and tax notices
• Garnishments and statutory deductions
• Payroll accounting and reconciliations
• Mandatory experience with:
• SAP HR & Payroll
• SAP Payroll Control Center (PCC)
• MS Office Suite (especially Excel)
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, stakeholder management, and communication skills.

Preferred

• Payroll certifications (CPP, FPC, CPA or equivalent).
• Experience supporting multiple country payrolls.
• Knowledge of GlobalView, payroll compliance, and tax operations.