UK Benefits Specialist - HR Ops

Coforge Limited; India; Remote; INR 6,673,000 - 10,486,000; Full time

Job summary

Coforge Limited is seeking aBenefits Specialist to manage payroll operations for UK and Canada, while supporting US processes. The role covers end-to-end payroll, benefits administration, regulatory compliance, and process improvements across regions.

The candidate should have strong payroll knowledge across UK/Canada and hands-on experience with major payroll platforms, plus the ability to resolve employee queries and conduct trainings. Remote-friendly with US-aligned shifts.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Finance, Accounting, or related field.
• CPP, FPC, and Canadian payroll certifications are preferred.
• 68 years of hands-on payroll & benefits experience in US/Canada region is noted but should be verified.

Responsibilities

• Oversee end-to-end payroll operations for UK & Canada and ensure timely processing across US/Canada cycles.
• Administer UK and Canadian benefits programs (health, dental, RRSP/401(k), life insurance, FSA/HSA, PTO).
• Ensure compliance with US federal/state and Canadian federal/provincial regulations; prepare payroll reports for leadership and audit teams.
• Develop and enhance SOPs, controls, and automation in payroll/benefits processes; collaborate with HRBPs, Finance, and Legal.
• Handle employee queries, support onboarding/offboarding, and conduct payroll/benefits trainings.

Skills

UK Payroll

Canada Payroll

US Payroll

Payroll laws

Advanced Excel

Education

CPP (Certified Payroll Professional)

FPC (Fundamental Payroll Certification)

Canadian Payroll Compliance Practitioner

Tools

ADP

Ceridian

Workday

Kronos

Job description

Job Title: Benefits Specialist (UK & Canada)

Location : Greater Noida (Remote)

Shift Timing : 6pm - 3am

Role Overview

The Assistant Manager/Manager UK & Canada Payroll & Benefits Administration is responsible for end-to-end payroll operations, statutory compliance, and benefits administration across the United States and Canada. This role ensures accurate, timely, and compliant payroll processing while acting as a subjectmatter expert (SME) on regional payroll regulations, benefits programs, and employee query resolution.

Key Responsibilities

1. Payroll Management (UK & Canada)

• Ensure Timely submission of payroll Inputs for US and Canada on a bi-weekly, semi-monthly, and monthly cycle.
• Ensure accuracy of employee compensation, bonuses, overtime, incentive payouts, and variable pay.
• Validate payroll inputs including new hires, terminations, compensation changes, benefits deductions, leaves, garnishments, and tax modifications.
• Perform payroll reconciliation, variance analysis, and final signoff.
• Coordinate with Finance Team to ensure seamless processing.
• Maintain compliance with federal, state/provincial, and local payroll regulations.

2. Benefits Administration

• Administer UK and Canadian employee benefits programs:
  • Health, dental, vision
  • 401(k) / RRSP
  • Life insurance, disability plans
  • Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) / Health Spending Accounts (HSA)
  • Paid time off (PTO) and leave programs
• Manage annual open enrollment, vendor coordination, and employee communication.
• Audit benefits enrollment, deductions, and employer contributions monthly.
• Address employee queries regarding benefits, eligibility, claims, and coverage.

3. Compliance & Reporting

• Knowledge of compliance with US federal/state (FLSA, IRS, DOL) and Canadian federal/provincial regulations (CRA, ESA).
• Prepare payroll reports for finance, audit, and leadership teams.
• Implement policy changes driven by regulatory updates.

4. Process & Controls

• Establish and improve SOPs, controls, and audit frameworks.
• Drive automation and system enhancements in payroll and benefits processes.
• Partner with HRBPs, Finance, and Legal teams on cross-functional initiatives.

5. Employee Support

• Resolve complex payroll and benefits queries within SLA.
• Support onboarding, exit processes, and employee life-cycle events.
• Conduct employee sessions/trainings on payroll & benefits topics.

Skills & Competencies

Technical Skills

• Strong knowledge of US ,UK & Canada payroll laws and statutory frameworks.
• Experience with payroll platforms: ADP, Ceridian, Workday, Kronos, or similar systems will be an added advantage.
• Expertise in benefits administration for North America.
• Advanced Excel skills and good understanding of HRIS systems.

Soft Skills

• Excellent analytical and problemsolving abilities.
• High attention to detail with strong organizational capability.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work in fast-paced, dynamic environments.

Education & Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in HR, Finance, Accounting, or related field.
• Preferred certifications:
  • CPP (Certified Payroll Professional)
  • FPC (Fundamental Payroll Certification)
  • Canadian Payroll Compliance Practitioner (PCP)
• 68 years of handson payroll & benefits experience in the US and/or Canada region.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Accuracy in payroll processing.
• Compliance adherence (zero noncompliance incidents).
• Timely query resolution.
• Data quality and audit readiness.
• Successful execution of year-end payroll cycles..

Must Have

• UK Payroll
• UK Benfits
• Canada Payroll
• Canada Benefits

• Must be comfortable working in US-aligned shifts