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.
Job Title: US Payroll Manager
Location:
Chennai (Ambattur)
Work Mode:
Work from Office only (No Hybrid / WFH / Remote)
Shift
Experience:
12 16 years
- US Day Shift (India Night Shift)
- Regular: 6:30 PM 3:30 AM
- Daylight Saving: 7:30 PM 4:30 AM
Notice Period:
Immediate joiners preferred/ less than 30 days
Job Summary
We are looking for an experienced
US Payroll Manager
with strong, hands-on US payroll process expertise and proven team and client management skills. The role requires deep involvement in payroll operations, process governance, stakeholder communication, and team leadership for US clients. This is a critical, night-shift, office-based role supporting US business operations.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage end-to-end US payroll processing for multiple US clients with high accuracy and compliance.
- Handle hard-core payroll operations, including payroll validations, audits, reconciliations, and statutory adherence.
- Lead, mentor, and manage payroll teams; ensure productivity, quality, and SLA adherence.
- Act as the primary point of contact for US clients, handling escalations, process discussions, and service reviews.
- Ensure compliance with US federal, state, and local payroll regulations.
- Drive process improvements, efficiency initiatives, and risk mitigation.
- Coordinate closely with internal teams (HR, Finance, Compliance, Implementation).
- Prepare and present payroll MIS, reports, and dashboards to leadership.
- Support payroll implementations, transitions, and new client onboarding as required.
Required Skills & Competencies
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills (mandatory)
- Strong analytical ability and logical thinking
- Deep US Payroll process knowledge with hands-on exposure
- Strong team handling and people management skills
- Proven client handling and stakeholder management experience
- Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, night-shift environment
- High attention to detail and problem-solving mindset
Mandatory Requirements
- 1216 years of relevant US payroll experience
- Prior experience working in US day shift / India night shift
- Candidates must be based in Chennai only
- Willingness to work from office (5 days a week)
- Immediate joiners or candidates with very short notice period
- Must be willing to attend late-evening interviews
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