HR Professional, US/Canada Payroll

Danfoss; Oragadam; On-site; INR 550,000 - 750,000; Full time

Job summary

Danfoss, based in Oragadam, Chennai, India, seeks a Payroll Specialist (US & Canada Payroll) to ensure accurate, on-time payroll for North American employees while complying with local regulations. Based in India, you will collaborate with HR and Finance teams and external payroll partners to deliver payroll operations for the US and Canada, participating in global processes and cross-border initiatives.

If you are passionate about payroll accuracy, process improvement, and delivering a positive

Qualifications

• Experience managing US and/or Canadian payroll.
• Hands-on experience with payroll systems (ADP, UKG, Ceridian, Workday, Paycom).
• Strong Excel skills and data accuracy for validations and reporting.
• Ability to communicate and collaborate across HR, Finance and vendors.
• Ability to handle confidential information across time zones.

Responsibilities

• Process US and Canadian payroll accurately and on schedule.
• Partner with payroll vendors, HR, and Finance to ensure compliant operations.
• Maintain payroll and employee data with accuracy and regulatory compliance.
• Prepare payroll reports, reconciliations, and payroll-related insights for financial reporting.
• Support employees with payroll questions to enhance experience.

Skills

US payroll

Canada payroll

Excel proficiency

Data accuracy

Communication

Tools

ADP

UKG

Ceridian

Workday

Paycom

Job description

Join Danfoss as a Payroll Specialist (US & Canada Payroll) and play a key role in ensuring employees across North America are paid accurately, on time, and in compliance with local regulations. Your work will directly support employee experience, operational excellence, and business confidence.

Based in Oragadam, Chennai, India, you will collaborate with colleagues across HR, Finance, and external payroll partners to deliver seamless payroll operations for the United States and Canada. This role offers exposure to global processes and international stakeholder collaboration.

If you are passionate about payroll accuracy, continuous improvement, and creating great employee experiences, this is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact while growing your expertise in a global organization.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Process US and Canadian payroll activities accurately and on schedule, ensuring employees receive correct pay and benefits.
• Partner with payroll vendors, HR, and Finance teams to deliver compliant payroll operations and resolve issues efficiently.
• Maintain payroll and employee data with a strong focus on accuracy, integrity, and regulatory compliance.
• Prepare payroll reports, reconciliations, and payroll-related insights that support financial reporting and decision-making.
• Support employees with payroll-related questions, helping create a positive and trusted employee experience.

What We're Looking For

• Experience managing US and/or Canadian payroll with a solid understanding of payroll processes, taxation, and compliance requirements.
• Hands-on experience using payroll systems such as ADP, UKG, Ceridian, Workday, Paycom, or similar platforms.
• Strong analytical skills and Excel proficiency to validate payroll data, perform reconciliations, and support reporting.
• Ability to communicate effectively and collaborate across functions while managing sensitive and confidential information.
• Flexibility to work with stakeholders across time zones, including partial alignment with US business hours.

What You'll Get from Us

At Danfoss, you will be part of a purpose-driven company focused on engineering solutions that help build a more sustainable future.

You will have the opportunity to:

• Work with global teams and gain exposure to North American payroll operations.
• Grow your expertise through continuous learning and development opportunities.
• Contribute to meaningful work that impacts employee experience and business success.
• Collaborate in an inclusive, respectful, and high-performing environment where your ideas and contributions matter.
• Build a rewarding career at our Oragadam, Chennai location within a global organization.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected category.

Danfoss engineers solutions that increase machine productivity, reduce emissions, lower energy consumption, and enable electrification.

Our solutions are used in areas such as refrigeration, air conditioning, heating, power conversion, motor control, industrial machinery, marine, and on- and off-highway equipment. We also provide solutions for data centers, renewable energy, energy storage, heat recovery, as well as contribute to district energy solutions for cities.

Our innovative engineering dates back to 1933. Danfoss is family-owned and employs over 39,000 people. We create long-term value for our customers in more than 100 countries with a global footprint of around 100 factories.