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US Payroll Manager- Night shift

US Payroll Manager- Night shift

CogNet

5 years

0 Lacs

india

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Work Mode

Remote

Job Type

Part Time

Job Description

Job Information

Job Opening ID

ZR_95_JOB

Number of Positions

Job Opening Status

In-progress

Date Opened

12/16/2025

Industry

BPO

Job Type

Full time

Required Skills

Manage end-to-end US payr...

English Communication Ski...

Work Experience

5+ years

Shift Type

Night

City

Ambattur

State/Province

Tamil Nadu

Country

India

Zip/Postal Code

600058

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:

US Day Shift (India Night Shift)

Regular: 6:30 PM – 3:30 AM
Daylight Saving: 7:30 PM – 4:30 AM

Experience: 12 – 16 years

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

12–16 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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