Snr. Payroll Specialist

KBR, Inc; Chennai District; On-site; INR 2,000,000 - 3,000,000; Full time

Job summary

KBR, Inc is seeking an experienced Snr. Payroll Specialist to manage end-to-end payroll processing for multiple regions using Workday Payroll and coordinate with ADP for outsourced payroll.

The role requires strong attention to detail, vendor management, and compliance with country-specific statutory obligations. The ideal candidate will have 5+ years in payroll platforms (Workday/ADP), proficiency in HRIS and data analytics, and excellent English communication.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Business Administration, Human Resources or related discipline.
• Hands-on 5+ years’ experience in Workday Payroll, ADP Global/Streamline/Celergo/View or similar platforms.
• Familiarity with payroll accounting, GL reporting, payroll funding and reconciliation processes.
• Experience supporting year-end activities, tax reporting and statutory filings.
• Knowledge of HRIS, time and attendance, benefits interfaces with payroll.
• Payroll certifications such as CPP, FPC, CIPP or PCP are an advantage.
• Proficient in MS Office and data analytics; strong English communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Process end-to-end payroll for assigned countries/regions in Workday and coordinate with ADP for outsourced payroll.
• Review payroll previews, variance reports and final payroll registers for accuracy before approval.
• Ensure inputs align with HR/Finance data and comply with country-specific regulations.
• Support off-cycle, retro payments and final settlements as required.
• Collaborate with HR, Finance and external payroll providers to resolve issues and maintain controls.
• Maintain payroll documentation and be compliant with audits and statutory filings.

Skills

Payroll processing

Vendor management

Attention to detail

English communication

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Business/HR

Tools

Workday Payroll

ADP Global Payroll

ADP Streamline

ADP Celergo

ADP Global View

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Title: Snr. Payroll Specialist At KBR, we deliver science, technology and engineering solutions that help governments and companies accomplish their most critical missions and objectives. Our workforce is united by a commitment to excellence, innovation and inclusion, creating opportunities for employees to grow and make a meaningful impact around the world. We are looking for an experienced Snr. Payroll Specialist to support in-house payroll processing through Workday Payroll and outsourced Payroll solution through ADP. The role will support multi-country payroll processing, including one or more of the following: US, UK, Canada, Australia, Europe, Middle East and APAC regions. The ideal candidate will have strong hands-on payroll experience, excellent attention to detail, experience working with payroll vendors, and the ability to manage payroll activities in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

Payroll Processing Support

end-to-end payroll processing for assigned countries or regions, ensuring payroll is processed accurately and on time. Process payroll transactions in Workday Payroll, including new hires, terminations, salary changes, bonuses, allowances, deductions, tax changes, and other payroll inputs. Coordinate with ADP outsourced payroll providers to submit payroll data, validate payroll outputs, and ensure timely payroll completion. Review payroll previews, variance reports, gross-to-net calculations, and final payroll registers before approval. Ensure payroll inputs are complete, accurate, and aligned with approved HR and Finance data. Support off-cycle payroll processing, retro payments, corrections, and final settlements as required. Work with local payroll providers, HR teams, Finance, and other stakeholders to resolve payroll-related issues. Ensure payroll activities comply with applicable country-specific statutory, tax, social security, pension, and employment requirements. Maintain awareness of country-specific payroll rules, deadlines, statutory reporting requirements, and year-end activities.

Payroll Controls and Compliance

Perform payroll audits and reconciliations to ensure accuracy and compliance. Ensure all payroll activities follow internal controls, company policies, approval matrices, and audit requirements. Maintain payroll documentation, process notes, approvals, and evidence for internal and external audits. Support statutory filings, year-end reporting, tax forms, and compliance-related payroll activities. Ensure payroll activities comply with applicable country-specific statutory, tax, social security, pension, and employment requirements. Protect employee payroll data and always ensure confidentiality.

Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree either in Finance, Business Administration, Human Resources, or a related discipline. Hands on over 5 years’ experience in Workday Payroll, ADP Global Payroll, ADP Streamline, ADP Celergo, ADP Global View, or similar platforms. Familiarity with payroll accounting, GL reporting, payroll funding, and reconciliation processes. Experience supporting payroll year-end activities, tax reporting, and statutory filings. Knowledge of HRIS, time and attendance, benefits, and compensation interfaces with payroll. Payroll certification such as CPP, FPC, CIPP, PCP, or equivalent is an advantage. Proficient in MS office functions, well versed in Data Analytics, Good communication skills in English both written and oral.

Belong. Connect. Grow. with KBR! KBR — Delivering Solutions, Changing the World. KBR brings together the best and brightest to deliver science, technology and engineering solutions that help governments and companies around the world accomplish their most critical missions and objectives. In everything we do, we are guided by our ONE KBR Values: We Value Our People – We create diverse, inclusive environments in which each person can feel safe, respected and valued, and where everyone has opportunities to grow and reach their full potential. We Deliver – We are uncompromising in our commitment to deliver innovative, high-quality, technology-led solutions for our customers and exceptional, sustainable value for all our stakeholders. We Are People of Integrity – We value honesty, trust, courage, fairness, prudence and tenacity. We believe doing what’s right for the planet, the communities where we work, and our people is good for business. We Empower – We empower our people with a shared purpose, the right tools and the supportive culture they need to be proactive decision-makers, to be adaptive to change, and to succeed. We Are a Team of Teams – We have a will to succeed, but we value the achievements of our team of teams over individual accomplishments. Our collective focus makes us a better, stronger, more effective company. We have also embedded environmental, social and governance (ESG) principles in every business operation and corporate function. Not only are we committed to operating safely, sustainably and equitably, but we are also committed to using our capabilities and expertise to help our customers accomplish their sustainability goals. Worldwide, KBR employs a diverse workforce approximately 29,000 people strong, with customers in more than 80 countries and operations in 40 countries.

At KBR, We Deliver.