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We are seeking an experienced **Senior Payroll Specialist / Lead** to serve for US payroll operations. **Candidates are preferred to work in US shift timings.** This role is responsible for ensuring compliant, accurate, and efficient payroll delivery while driving continuous improvement initiatives. The position offers exposure to complex multi-state payroll, global governance, advanced system operations, and leadership opportunities.

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The Lead will additionally review and validate pre-payroll inputs, analyze payroll outputs, administer post-payroll activities, mentor junior specialists, and ensure adherence to SLAs/KPIs. This role requires night shift support with rotational weekly offs and is based out of our Chennai office.

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- *Key Responsibilities:**
- *1. Payroll SME Support & Issue Resolution**
- Act as SME for escalated payroll issues including **multi-state taxation, leave calculations, adjustments, wage garnishments, retro payments**, and complex earnings/deductions.
- Support troubleshooting of timekeeping discrepancies (Kronos, Compass), ensuring accurate payroll-impacting data.
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Payroll

nProcessing & Validation**n
- Review and validate **pre-payroll inputs**, ensuring accuracy and completeness of time, earnings, deductions, and exceptions.
- Analyze payroll reports and manage all **post-payroll** activities including validations, corrections, and reconciliations.
- Perform **Build-to-Gross** input reconciliation and **Gross-to-Net** validation across all employee population groups.
- Reconcile pre- and post-payroll audit reports, addressing discrepancies with client SMEs and internal stakeholders.
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Payroll

nTax, Compliance & Audit**n
- Compile wage, tax, and other taxable information; validate payroll registers and reconcile 401(k)/perks deductions.
- Prepare and validate payroll tax data supporting **quarterly and annual tax filings**.
- Lead reconciliation and auditing of payroll runs across **Workday, ADP,



and Kronos**, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
- Own compliance activities including SOX readiness, vendor audits, federal/state reporting, and statutory submissions.
- Implement payroll process changes aligned with evolving US tax regulations and internal policies.
- *4. Stakeholder & Vendor Management**
- Handle escalations and complex data issues; provide guidance to resolve Tier 0/Tier 1 queries.
- Collaborate with HR, Finance, and Legal teams to align payroll execution with organizational goals.
- Manage relationships with third-party vendors (ADP, Sedgwick, Equifax), ensuring service quality and compliance adherence.
- *5. Transformation, Automation & Process Excellence**
- Drive payroll process improvements, automation initiatives, and digital transformation using RPA, AI, or analytics tools.
- Conduct RCA for payroll errors, implement corrective actions, and lead retraining as needed.
- Ensure exceptional service delivery through process optimization, documentation updates, and governance practices.
- *6. Leadership & Team Enablement (Lead Role)**
- Mentor junior payroll specialists, oversee workload distribution, and ensure SLA/KPI achievement.
- Support capability-building initiatives within the payroll team through training and knowledge sharing.
- *Eligibility & Qualifications:**
- **3-9 years** of experience in **US Payroll / Payroll Audits / Compliance**.
- Strong hands-on experience with **Workday or ADP Payroll**.
- Exposure to **Kronos / Compass / Time & Attendance systems** preferred.
- **FPC / CPP certification highly preferred**.
- Bachelors in Accounting, Finance, HR (Masters preferred).
- Excellent knowledge of US payroll laws, multi-state taxation, FICA, garnishments, and statutory compliance.

nFor more info Kindly reach out to ***HR Muhammad (phone hidden)***n
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📌 Senior Associate / Lead (US Payroll) (Chennai)
🏢 Sutherland
📍 Chennai