Job Summary : Administers and participates in payroll processing activities for various payroll groups including the preparation, processing and balancing of payroll. Ensures all information received from data interfaces and manual data sources is uploaded to the system without error. Utilizes internal or external payroll technologies for payroll processing activities.

Key Responsibilities : Administers and processes payroll according to internal procedures. Ensures payments are calculated and paid accurately and timely; ensures proper calculation of taxes and deductions. Provides customer support to the sites including any off-cycle or replacement payments needed. Reviews the information prepared for general ledger entries and other accounting and financial reporting activities associated with payroll. Participates in the review and preparation of data necessary for the filing of payroll related tax returns and miscellaneous withholding forms. Completes year end process including year end adjustments, year end tax statements and review of year end tax filing information. Serves as an internal and external resource on payroll related inquiries. Participates in continuous improvement projects and initiatives; supports the development and maintenance of payroll process documentation. Ensures compliance with internal controls on payroll systems and compliance with tax and other payroll related legislation.

Competencies : Communicates effectively - Developing and delivering multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences.

Customer focus - Building strong customer relationships and delivering customer-centric solutions.





Decision quality - Making good and timely decisions that keep the organization moving forward.

Optimizes work processes - Knowing the most effective and efficient processes to get things done, with a focus on continuous improvement.

Compensation and Benefits Administration - Translates Cummins plan design, statutory and tax requirements in the communication and delivery of compensation and benefit programs.

Human Resources Business Process Execution - Manages the execution of Human Resources business processes, seeking efficiency, accuracy, positive business performance outcomes and operational agility; integrates activities across processes as needed; assures compliance with process and legal requirements; effectively balances process requirements and business leader needs.

Human Resources Data Management - Acts on people data to ensure completeness, accuracy and compliance with company policy and legislative requirements.

Payroll Administration - Translates company policies, tax and legislative requirements in the delivery of accurate and timely employee payments and reporting; ensures compliance with applicable regulations and internal control procedures.

Data Analytics - Discovers, interprets and communicates qualitative and quantitative data; determines conclusions relying on knowledge of business or functional frameworks; simultaneously applies statistics, data validity, data visualization,



and problem solving approaches to effectively extract meaningful patterns and business insights; presents conclusions and outcomes that enable data driven business decisions.

Values differences - Recognizing the value that different perspectives and cultures bring to an organization.

Education, Licenses, Certifications : College, university, or equivalent degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field or equivalent experience required.

Experience : Minimal level of relevant work experience required.

Core Responsibilities

- Perform payroll reconciliations (gross-to-net, variance analysis, GL tie-outs), validate outputs, and proactively resolve discrepancies
- Act as SPOC for payroll queries, managing stakeholder coordination and resolving issues/escalations within SLAs
- Support audit readiness, compliance (SOX/internal controls), and drive process improvements/automation initiatives

Skill / Education / Experience Requirements

- Strong end-to-end payroll knowledge (earnings, deductions, taxes, compliance, year-end activities)

- Advanced Excel and data handling skills (XLOOKUP/VLOOKUP, Pivot Tables, reconciliations) with high accuracy

- Experience with payroll systems such as SAP and/or ADP :

- Knowledge of payroll statutory requirements and regulatory compliance

Preferred Skills / Experience

- Experience in payroll process optimization, automation, and SOP development
- Robust stakeholder communication and cross-functional collaboration skills

Job Human Resources

Organization Cummins Inc.

Role Category On-site with Flexibility

Job Type Exempt - Experienced

ReqID 2430929

Relocation Package Yes

100% On-Site No

📌 Payroll Analyst (Pune)
🏢 Cummins
📍 Pune