Payroll Executive

Unicon Pharma; Hyderabad; On-site; INR 450,000 - 650,000; Full time

Job summary

Unicon Pharma in Hyderabad, India, is seeking a Payroll Executive (US payroll) to handle timesheet collection, validation and timely payroll execution. The role requires hands-on ADP Payrun experience and coordination with employees, managers and internal teams.

The candidate should have 1-2 years of payroll experience, strong MS Excel skills and a detail-oriented approach to ensure accurate US payroll processing and data confidentiality.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Commerce, Accounting or Finance or related field.
• 1–2 years of experience in US payroll operations.
• Hands-on with ADP Payrun and timesheet validation.
• Knowledge of US payroll concepts and MS Excel usage.
• Strong attention to detail and stakeholder coordination.

Responsibilities

• Collect timesheets from employees, consultants and stakeholders within deadlines.
• Review and validate timesheets for accuracy, hours, overtime, leave and approvals.
• Identify discrepancies and coordinate with stakeholders to resolve them.
• Assist with US payroll processing using ADP Payrun and verify payroll inputs.
• Reconcile approved timesheets with payroll data and maintain records.
• Follow confidentiality and processing timelines for payroll operations.
• Prepare payroll summaries and operational reports as required.

Skills

ADP Payrun

US payroll

Timesheets

MS Excel

Data management

Attention to detail

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Commerce, Accounting, Finance, or a related field

Job description

Role: Payroll Executive - US payroll

Experience: 1 - 2 Years
Location: Hyderabad, India
Work Mode: Work from Office (WFO)
Work Shift: 6:30 PM to 4:00 AM IST

Job Summary:

We are looking for a detail-oriented Payroll Executive with 1 - 2 years of experience in US payroll operations, timesheet collection, and validation. The ideal candidate should have hands-on experience with ADP Payrun and be comfortable coordinating with employees, managers, and internal teams to ensure accurate timesheet processing and timely payroll execution.

Key Responsibilities:

• Collect timesheets from employees, consultants, and relevant stakeholders within established payroll deadlines.
• Review and validate timesheets for accuracy, completeness, working hours, overtime, leave, and applicable approvals.
• Identify and resolve discrepancies, missing entries, and incorrect timesheet submissions by coordinating with relevant stakeholders.
• Assist with US payroll processing using ADP Payrun, ensuring accurate entry and verification of payroll inputs.
• Reconcile approved timesheets with payroll data to minimize errors and discrepancies.
• Maintain timesheet trackers, payroll records, employee documentation, and supporting reports.
• Follow up with employees and managers to obtain pending timesheets and approvals.
• Support payroll queries and assist in resolving timesheet and payment-related issues.
• Follow internal payroll procedures, data confidentiality requirements, and established processing timelines.
• Prepare payroll summaries, exception reports, and other operational reports as required.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Commerce, Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 12 years of experience in payroll operations, preferably US payroll.
• Hands-on experience with ADP Payrun is preferred.
• Practical knowledge of timesheet collection, validation, and reconciliation.
• Basic understanding of US payroll concepts, including regular hours, overtime, holidays, and paid time off.
• Good working knowledge of MS Excel and data management.
• Strong attention to detail, numerical accuracy, and organizational skills.
• Good communication and stakeholder coordination skills.
• Ability to meet strict deadlines and handle confidential payroll information.