Role Summary
Location: Chennai, IndiaExperience: 1–5 YearsEmployment Type: Full-TimeShift: US Shift / Night Shift

We are looking for a detail-oriented and motivated US Payroll Specialist with 1–5 years of experience in processing US payroll using SAP Payroll. The ideal candidate should possess a strong understanding of US payroll regulations, taxation, payroll operations, and employee lifecycle processes while ensuring timely and accurate payroll processing.
Your Responsibilities

Process end-to-end US payroll accurately and within established payroll timelines.
Validate payroll input data including new hires, terminations, salary changes, bonuses, overtime, commissions, and one-time payments.
Process off-cycle payrolls, reversals, adjustments, and retroactive payroll transactions.
Review payroll outputs and perform payroll reconciliations before payroll release.
Ensure accurate calculation of:
- Federal, State, and Local Taxes
- Social Security and Medicare
- Garnishments
- Benefits and deductions401(k), HSA, FSA, and other pre-tax/post-tax deductions





Investigate and resolve payroll discrepancies and employee payroll queries within agreed SLAs.
Support payroll month-end, quarter-end, and year-end activities, including W-2 validations.
Perform payroll audits and reconciliations between SAP Payroll and third-party payroll providers (e.g., ADP), where applicable.Coordinate with HR, Time Management, Benefits, Finance, and Tax teams for payroll-related activities.Maintain payroll documentation, SOPs, and process controls.
Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations.
Participate in payroll process improvement and automation initiatives.
Your Experience and Skills
Technical Skills

Hands-on experience in SAP HCM Payroll (US Payroll).
Good understanding of:
- Payroll Control Record
- Payroll Simulation - Live Payroll Processing - Retroactive Accounting - Payroll Results Analysis

Solid Microsoft Excel skills (VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, Pivot Tables, formu

📌 Senior Specialist (Chennai)
🏢 zalaris
📍 Chennai