Payroll Advisor

Kyndryl Inc.; Bengaluru; Hybrid; INR 2,800,000 - 4,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Kyndryl Inc. in Bengaluru seeks an experienced HR Payroll Professional to manage end-to-end US payroll with speed, accuracy, and compliance. You will act as the payroll liaison with vendors and internal teams, ensuring policy alignment and timely pay.

The role requires 10+ years payroll processing, strong Excel macros, and familiarity with HRIS & payroll systems (Workday/ServiceNow). You will drive automation, ensure regulatory compliance, and support stakeholders across the organization.

Qualifications

• At least 10 years of experience in processing payroll and operations.
• Proficiency with payroll systems such as RPA, ADP, EY payroll.
• Advanced skills in MS Excel (including macros).
• Thorough understanding of employment law and regulatory compliance.
• Familiarity with HRIS, Payroll systems, and ticketing/incident management platforms (e.g., Workday, ServiceNow).
• Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities, with keen attention to detail.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills for effective team collaboration.
• Demonstrated professionalism and ability to communicate effectively at various management levels.

Responsibilities

• Ensures US payroll is processed with speed, precision, and compliance.
• US payroll Tax expert, RSU/PSU processing, Tax notices.
• Acts as a liaison between employees, internal teams, and third-party payroll vendors to ensure payroll processing accurately reflects company-specific pay policies.
• Audits employee pay records and reconciles payroll data by department, location, and country to ensure data integrity.
• Coordinates third-party payroll system implementations and upgrades, contributing to project planning, testing, and execution.
• Interprets and applies pay policies (e.g., vacation, leave of absence, disability, workers compensation, union contracts, government regulations, and withholding exemptions) to ensure accurate earnings and deductions.
• Verifies compliance with federal, state, and local payroll laws, staying current with regulatory changes and ensuring payroll processes remain compliant.
• Identifies opportunities for automation and implements solutions using Excel macros, VBA, and RPA tools to streamline and improve payroll processes.
• Provides clear communication and support to stakeholders, translating complex payroll information into actionable insights.
• Leads coordination of payroll system implementations and upgrades.

Skills

MS Excel macros

Problem solving

Analytical skills

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or HR

Payroll certification

Tools

RPA

ADP

EY Payroll

Workday

ServiceNow

Job description

Who We Are At Kyndryl, we run and reimagine the mission-critical technology systems that drive advantage for the world’s leading businesses. We are at the heart of progress; with proven expertise and a continuous flow of AI-powered insight, enabling smarter decisions, faster innovation, and a lasting competitive edge. For our people—Kyndryls—that means doing purposeful work that powers human progress. Join us and experience a flexible, supportive environment where your well-being is prioritized and your potential can thrive.

The Role

Are you passionate about ensuring that employees are paid accurately and on time? Do you thrive in a dynamic and fast-paced environment where your attention to detail makes a significant impact? If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you! As an HR Payroll Professional at Kyndryl, you'll be the payroll guru, ensuring that the entire process runs like a well-oiled machine. Speed and accuracy are your middle names, and you take pride in making sure every employee gets the paycheck they deserve. But it's not just about numbers; you'll be the bridge between our incredible employees and third-party payroll vendors, ensuring that our unique pay policies are seamlessly integrated into the system.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensures US payroll is processed with speed, precision, and compliance.
• US payroll Tax expert, RSU/PSU processing, Tax notices.
• Acts as a liaison between employees, internal teams, and third-party payroll vendors to ensure payroll processing accurately reflects company-specific pay policies.
• Audits employee pay records and reconciles payroll data by department, location, and country to ensure data integrity.
• Coordinates third-party payroll system implementations and upgrades, contributing to project planning, testing, and execution.
• Interprets and applies pay policies (e.g., vacation, leave of absence, disability, workers compensation, union contracts, government regulations, and withholding exemptions) to ensure accurate earnings and deductions.
• Verifies compliance with federal, state, and local payroll laws, staying current with regulatory changes and ensuring payroll processes remain compliant.
• Identifies opportunities for automation and implements solutions using Excel macros, VBA, and RPA tools to streamline and improve payroll processes.
• Provides clear communication and support to stakeholders, translating complex payroll information into actionable insights.
• But that's not all; you'll have the exciting opportunity to spearhead the coordination of third-party payroll system implementations and upgrades, embracing the challenge of managing these projects and watching your expertise help us stay at the forefront of payroll technology.
• Interpreting pay policies may sound like a mundane task, but not for you! You'll be the interpreter of a payroll symphony, ensuring that vacation days, leaves of absence, disability, workers compensation, and union contracts are harmoniously calculated and applied to the various accounts.
• Your knowledge of government regulations and withholding exemptions will be key in this symphonic masterpiece.
• You will also be a compliance champion, staying current with ever-changing federal and state payroll requirements, ensuring we are always on the right side of the law.

So, if you're ready to take on a rewarding role as our HR Payroll Professional, join us and let's build a future where accurate payroll processing and compliance are celebrated.

Your Future at Kyndryl

Kyndryl has a global footprint, which means that as an HR Payroll Professional at Kyndryl, you will have opportunities to work on projects and collaborate with colleagues from around the world. This role is dynamic and influential – offering a wide range of professional and personal growth opportunities that you won't find anywhere else.

Who You Are

You're good at what you do and possess the required experience to prove it. However, equally as important – you have a growth mindset; keen to drive your own personal and professional development. You are customer-focused – someone who prioritizes customer success in their work. And finally, you're open and borderless – naturally inclusive in how you work with others.

Required Skills and Experience

• At least 10 years of experience in processing payroll and operations.
• Proficiency with payroll systems such as RPA, ADP, EY payroll.
• Advanced skills in MS Excel (including macros).
• Thorough understanding of employment law and regulatory compliance.
• Familiarity with HRIS, Payroll systems, and ticketing/incident management platforms (e.g., Workday, ServiceNow).
• Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities, with keen attention to detail.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills for effective team collaboration.
• Demonstrated professionalism and ability to communicate effectively at various management levels.

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Business, or Human Resources.
• Certification in Payroll or Compensation & Benefits.
• Knowledge of other HR processes like Compensation, Benefits, Global Mobility.

Being You

The "Kyn" in Kyndryl means kinship, which represents the strong bonds we have with each other, our customers and our communities. We focus on ensuring all Kyndryls feel included and we welcome people of all cultures, backgrounds, and experiences. Even if you don't meet every requirement, we encourage you to apply. We believe in growth, and we're excited to see what you can bring.

At Kyndryl, employee feedback has told us that our number one driver of employee engagement is belonging. That sense of belonging – being a valued, respected, trusted member of the team – is fundamental to our culture and fueling great experiences for our customers. This dedication to welcoming everyone into our company means that Kyndryl gives you the ability to thrive and contribute to our culture of empathy and shared success. That’s The Kyndryl Way.

What You Can Expect

We offer a dynamic, hybrid-friendly culture that supports your well-being and empowers you to grow. Our Be Well programs are thoughtfully designed to support your financial, mental, physical, and social health—because we know that when you feel your best, you do your best. From your very first day, you'll dive into impactful work that powers the systems our customers rely on every day. You won't just contribute—you'll make a difference, tackling meaningful projects that sharpen your skills and fuel your growth. We're here to champion your journey. With powerful tools to chart your career path, personalized development goals aligned with your ambitions, and continuous feedback to keep you inspired and on track, you'll have everything you need to thrive and evolve. You'll develop in-demand skills to grow your career and achieve your ambitions with access to cutting-edge learning opportunities—from certifications with Microsoft, Google, and Amazon to coaching and hands-on experiences. And through it all, you'll be part of a culture that values empathy, restless learning, and a devotion to shared success. We want you to thrive here—and we're committed to helping you do just that. Ready to make an impact? Join us and help shape what's next.

Company Culture

At Kyndryl, we achieve progress the world depends on, with purpose. Beginning with the purpose that matters to you. Because here, you will be part of a culture designed with purpose. One that is restless, empathetic and devoted. Where we are committed to sustainable progress for our customers and supporting the communities where we work and live. All of you is what we want. And what we need. Join us, and together, we can advance the vital systems that power human progress.

We're glad you're here.