Process Associate - US Payroll Specialist

17 years

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Work Mode

Remote

Job Type

Full Time

Job Description

About Us

Cognet HRO

is a leading Business Process Outsourcing Services Company providing full range of

HR and F&A

services to

US based clients ,

With over 17 years of rich experience in

Payroll Tax, Benefits S & HR Administration, Finance & Accounting , Sales Support

.

CogNet

has been serving the PEO, ASO, HRO and HR Technology spaces since our inception. We help organizations extend their capabilities through simplified implementation, productivity performance measured to the minute, easy collaboration, and transparent pricing built around real time utilization. Our extensive expertise, data library, and workflow development tools accelerates the client implementation process .We have developed a deep expertise of process and technology in our Services , which allows us to rapidly deliver value to our clients.

Cognet

has been delivering outsourced solutions to the clients around the Globe.

Profile:

Payroll Specialist – US Payroll (2–3 Years Experience)

Work Location:

Ambattur, Chennai

Shift Timing

  • Primary: 9:30 PM – 6:30 AM (IST)
  • Monthly Rotational Shift: 6:30 PM – 3:30 AM (IST)
(Flexibility to work in rotational shifts is mandatory)
  • No hybrid/ No remote/ No work from model of working. Must be available in the office 5 days a week

Employment Type:

Full-time | Immediate Joiners Preferred

Job Summary

We are looking for a detail-oriented and experienced

Payroll Specialist

with 2–3 years of hands-on experience in

US Payroll processing

. The ideal candidate will be responsible for ensuring accurate payroll execution, resolving discrepancies, and maintaining compliance with US payroll practices.

Key Responsibilities

  • Process end-to-end US payroll for employees across multiple payroll frequencies (weekly, bi-weekly, semi-monthly, monthly).
  • Work on payroll systems to ensure accurate employee data management and payroll processing.
  • Handle and resolve payroll discrepancies, employee queries, and adjustments in a timely manner.
  • Maintain compliance with US payroll regulations, policies, and internal audit requirements.
  • Collaborate with HR, Finance, and external stakeholders to ensure smooth payroll operations.
  • Prepare and validate payroll reports for internal and external audits.
  • Support ad-hoc payroll-related projects as required.

Required Skills & Qualifications

  • 2–3 years of proven experience in US Payroll.
  • Strong knowledge of payroll frequencies commonly used in the US.
  • Hands-on experience with payroll systems/software.
  • Ability to identify and resolve payroll discrepancies effectively.
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
  • Willingness and flexibility to work in night shifts with monthly rotational shift timings.
  • Immediate availability to join.
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