Subject Matter Expert - Payroll Operations

The Subject Matter Expert (SME) in the US Payroll Transactions team is responsible for providing deep expertise in payroll processing, ensuring accurate, compliant, and timely payroll transactions across the US employee population. This role acts as a key resource for resolving complex payroll issues, driving process improvements, and supporting payroll system functionalities.

What You Will Do

• Serve as the primary point of contact and expert resource for the US Payroll Transactions team regarding payroll process transactions and payroll system operations.
• Lead the end-to-end payroll transaction processing lifecycle, including special pay, adjustments, deductions, garnishments, and off-cycle payroll run.
• Ensure payroll transactions comply with federal, state, and local regulations, as well as internal policies and audit requirements.
• Collaborate closely with Payroll Operations, HR, Finance, and IT teams to resolve payroll discrepancies and system issues.
• Partner with IT and vendor partners to troubleshoot, test, and implement payroll system enhancements or fixes.
• Assist in payroll audits and compliance reviews by preparing documentation and explaining payroll transaction controls.
• Provide training and guidance to payroll team members to enhance transaction processing knowledge and quality.
• Continuously identify opportunities for process improvements and automation to increase efficiency and reduce risk.
• Support payroll reporting and data analysis related to payroll transactions for leadership insight.
• Maintain detailed documentation of payroll transaction processes, system configurations, and business rules.
• Stay current with US payroll legislation and technology trends to keep payroll practices up to date.

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

• Bachelor's degree in business, Accounting, Human Resources, or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of hands-on experience in US payroll processing or payroll operations.

Working Conditions:

• This position operates in a professional office environment.
• Standard work hours are 4PM to 1AM IST or 6PM to 3AM IST.
• Ready to Work from the Office - 5 days

What Will Put You Ahead

• Proven expertise in payroll transaction processing, including special pays, garnishments, and off-cycle payroll.
• Strong knowledge of US payroll laws, tax regulations, and compliance standards.
• Experience working with payroll systems such as SAP, ADP, Ceridian or equivalent.
• Experience working with any HCM platforms such as Infor, Workday, Success factor etc.,
• Ability to analyze complex payroll data and resolve discrepancies.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to collaborate across multiple teams.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational and documentation skills.
• Proven ability to work under tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience with payroll audit and compliance activities is a plus.
• Familiarity with automation tools and reporting platforms is beneficial.

At Koch companies, we are entrepreneurs. This means we openly challenge the status quo, find new ways to create value and get rewarded for our individual contributions. Any compensation range provided for a role is an estimate determined by available market data. The actual amount may be higher or lower than the range provided considering each candidate's knowledge, skills, abilities, and geographic location. If you have questions, please speak to your recruiter about the flexibility and detail of our compensation philosophy.

Who We Are

Koch creates and innovates a wide spectrum of products and services that make life better. Our work spans a vast number of industries across the world, including engineered technology, refining, chemicals and polymers, pulp and paper, glass, electronics and many more. Headquartered in Wichita, Kansas, Koch employs about 120,000 employees across the globe.

At Koch, employees are empowered to do what they do best to make life better. Learn how our business philosophy helps employees unleash their potential while creating value for themselves and the company.

Additionally, everyone has individual work and personal needs. We seek to enable the best work environment that helps you and the business work together to produce superior results.

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