US Payroll Specialist (CPP Certified) - CheckMark India US Payroll Specialist (CPP Certified)

Job Details

- Department: Product
- Job Type: Full Time
- Location: Hyderabad
- Experience: 3-5 Years
- Shift: Day Shift
- Open Positions: 1 Open Position

CheckMark is looking for a US Payroll Specialist (CPP Certified) to serve as an internal Subject Matter Expert (SME) supporting our desktop and cloud-based payroll solutions. In this role, you will collaborate with Product, Development, QA, Support, and Content teams to ensure our payroll software remains compliant with US federal, state, and local payroll regulations. This is a non-client facing role, focusing on product compliance, internal enablement, and domain expertise.

Responsibilities

- Stay abreast of changes in payroll regulations, tax laws, and compliance requirements, and ensure that payroll systems and processes remain up-to-date and compliant.
- Create and maintain comprehensive documentation of payroll processes, configurations, and system functionalities for reference and audit purposes.
- Investigate and resolve payroll-related issues, discrepancies, and system errors in a timely and efficient manner
- Provide training and knowledge transfer sessions to end-users and stakeholders to ensure smooth adoption of current payroll systems and processes.
- Develop and execute test plans to ensure the accuracy, integrity, and reliability of payroll systems and related processes.
- Configure and customize payroll systems to accommodate unique organizational needs, including payroll calculations, tax setups, deductions, and benefits administration
- Oversee the full cycle of multi-state payroll processing for salaried and hourly employees, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with all applicable laws and regulations.
- Respond to payroll inquiries and resolve discrepancies promptly and professionally; maintain payroll FAQs and knowledge base resources.




- Partner with the HR Service Delivery teams on employee data updates related to compensation, benefits, and employment status changes.
- Prepare, reconcile, and submit payroll tax filings (941, state / local) and lead year-end processes including W-2 and 1095-C coordination.
- Reconcile payroll general ledger entries; support month-end close, financial reporting, and internal/external audits.
- Maintain and audit payroll records to ensure accuracy and compliance with EEO, FMLA, COBRA, and other employment regulations.
- Document and maintain payroll procedures to comply with internal controls and audit standards.
- Stay current with employment and payroll laws and ensure company policies and practices remain compliant.
- Develop and analyze payroll metrics, data, and trends to support leadership decision-making.
- Identify opportunities for process improvement and recommend solutions aligned with best practices and regulatory standards.
- Assist with HR system enhancements and integrations.
- Maintain strict confidentiality and data privacy in handling all payroll and employee information.
- Support additional HR lifecycle projects as needed (e.g., onboarding, offboarding, culture initiatives).

Requirements

- Minimum 3 years of experience working in a client service/customer service environment.
- Knowledge about US payroll in relation to the implementation of a payroll solution
- Knowledge, understanding, and relevant practical experience of the payroll lifecycle
- Excellent communication skills and client facing experience
- Ability to manage multiple stakeholders in a fast-paced environment

Bonus Points

- Certifications including Fundamental Payroll Certification (FPC) CPP

Required Skills

- multi-state payroll management
- FMLA
- COBRA
- payroll GL reconciliations
- audits
- year-end processing
- UKG
- ADP
- CPP

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📌 US Payroll Specialist (Hyderabad)
🏢 CheckMark India
📍 Hyderabad