Payroll Specialist US | US Payroll

Payroll Specialist US

Location: Noida
Work Mode: Work from Office / Hybrid
Employment Type: Full-Time
Experience: 38 Years

About the Role

We are looking for a Payroll Specialist with hands-on experience in US payroll processing. The ideal candidate should have experience managing end-to-end payroll operations, payroll compliance, employee records, statutory deductions, payroll reconciliations, and payroll reporting while ensuring timely and accurate payroll processing.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end payroll processing for US-based clients/entities.
• Process payroll accurately in accordance with payroll calendars and applicable statutory requirements.
• Validate employee master data, timesheets, leave records, and payroll inputs.
• Calculate salaries, overtime, bonuses, commissions, reimbursements, and statutory deductions.
• Process new hires, employee changes, terminations, and final settlements.
• Perform payroll reconciliations and investigate payroll discrepancies.
• Support payroll-related journal entries and month-end reconciliation activities.
• Coordinate with HR, Finance, employees, and clients to resolve payroll-related queries.
• Prepare payroll reports and statutory reports as required.
• Maintain accurate payroll records and supporting documentation.
• Ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, and local payroll requirements.
• Support internal and external payroll audits.
• Identify opportunities to improve payroll processes, controls, and operational efficiency.

Key Software

Hands-on experience with one or more of the following is preferred:

• ADP
• Gusto

Experience with other US payroll, HRMS, or payroll processing platforms will also be considered.

Payroll & Compliance Knowledge

• US Payroll Processing
• US Multi-State Payroll
• Federal, State, and Local Payroll Taxes
• Payroll Tax Withholding
• Statutory Deductions
• Employee Benefits & Deductions
• Payroll Reconciliations
• Payroll Journals
• Payroll Reporting
• Payroll Compliance
• Month-End Payroll Activities
• Internal Controls and Audit Documentation

Qualifications & Skills

• Master's degree in Commerce, Accounting, Finance, Human Resources, or a related field.
• 3–8 years of experience in US Payroll, Payroll Operations, or Global Payroll.
• Hands-on experience processing US multi-state payroll is preferred.
• Strong understanding of US payroll processing, payroll taxes, deductions, and compliance requirements.
• Strong analytical, reconciliation, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal English communication skills.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and/or Google Sheets.