Subject Matter Expert (SME) for Payroll & Compliances

LearningMate; India; On-site; INR 6,000,000 - 9,000,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational organization in India is looking for an Accounting Subject Matter Expert (SME) to develop courses on the Payroll Cycle. This role entails collaborating with a Learning Design team to translate complex payroll regulations into educational content. The SME will create outlines, write instructional materials, and ensure quality and accuracy through assessments and feedback integration. A background in Accounting and familiarity with payroll management is essential for success in this position.

Qualifications

• Professional background in Accounting with a focus on Payroll Management.
• Experience in training or educational roles is a plus.
• Ability to write clear instructional content.

Responsibilities

• Create content outlines for payroll courses.
• Write case studies and interactive scripts.
• Review assessment items for accuracy and alignment.
• Support the implementation of client feedback.

Skills

Attention to detail

Instructional materials development

Knowledge of payroll regulations

US Compliance (FLSA, ACA)

Tools

Kronos

Job description

Overview

We are seeking an Accounting Subject Matter Expert (SME) to collaborate with our Learning Design team in developing 1- to 3-hour courses focused on the Payroll Cycle and regulatory compliance. The role involves translating complex payroll regulations into structured educational content.

Responsibilities

• Partner with Lead IDs to create content outlines for courses on the payroll processing journey, from gross pay calculation to tax filing (Form 941).
• Select and curate appropriate sources/content for each course skill/lesson/learning objectives as needed.
• Validate the time-on-task (ToT) for each instructional component.
• Instructional Material:
  • Write instructional content as needed: case studies, concept guides, interactive scripts
  • Write anecdotes to form real-world connections with the concepts being taught
  • Support the creation of slide decks and demonstration videos for payroll software, such as Kronos.
• Assessment Design:
  • Review formative assessment items for accuracy, currency, alignment with learning objectives, and consistency with course instructional content
  • Develop practical scenarios for payroll auditing and ACA compliance.
  • Develop hands-on learning/practice activities, as well as lab activities (if required), along with the required data set and documentation, using the appropriate templates.
• Quality Assurance:
  • Review demo video scripts and storyboards to ensure payroll cycle and regulations are accurately represented.
• Feedback Integration:
  • Support the implementation of client and stakeholder feedback to ensure the accuracy of content.

Qualifications

• Experience: Professional background in Accounting, specifically in Payroll Management and US Compliance (FLSA, ACA).
• Skills: Attention to detail to produce error-free technical content regarding tax and deductions.
• Previous experience in training or educational roles is a plus.
• Experience writing instructional materials and online course development.