US Payroll Associate II

UKG; Dadri; Hybrid; INR 500,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Night Shift

Meal facilities

Cab facilities

Job summary

UKG is recruiting for US Payroll roles to operate from Noida (Sector 62) and Pune (Kalyani Nagar). We are seeking candidates with 1–5 years of US payroll experience for night shift roles that include meal and cab facilities. Responsibilities cover payroll processing, tax compliance, and reporting in a high-volume, multi-site environment for UKG Inc.

customers. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor’s degree, strong Excel skills, and familiarity with US payroll laws.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent.
• 1–5 years of US payroll experience.
• Knowledge of US and Canadian payroll laws.
• Experience with UKGPro is a plus.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel (incl. VLOOKUP).

Responsibilities

• Performs payroll-related functions including payroll processing, audits and maintenance.
• Prepare off-cycle payrolls and manual checks as necessary.
• Tax reconciliation.
• Reconciles all payroll-related accounts.
• Mentor Payroll Analyst I team members and assist with development.
• Establish strong client partnerships and provide superior service.
• Escalates non-routine inquiries and issues with appropriate SLAs.

Skills

Analytical skills

Detail oriented

Problem solving

Communication skills

Multi-tasking

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

UKGPro

Microsoft Excel

VLOOKUP

Outlook

Job description

Hello,

We are having multiple roles of the US Payroll at the Noida (Sector 62) & Pune (Kalyani Nagar), looking for 1 to 5 years of experience.

This would be for the Night Shift, Meal and Cab facilities are available!

Role & responsibilities

Payroll Associate II performs US payroll-related functions, including payroll processing, payroll tax compliance, automated timekeeping systems and payroll reporting in a multi-site, multi-state, high-volume environment for UKG Inc. customers who utilize our Managed Services product offering. Payroll Specialist II provides excellent customer service to managers and associates and is well versed in payroll compliance, taxes and reporting.

• Performs payroll-related functions including but not limited to payroll processing, audits and maintenance.
• Ability to perform all duties of Payroll Associate I as well as:
• Adjustments/amendments
• GL Balancing and auditing
• Tax Reconciliation
• Complete Peer Reviews
• Processes payroll(s) for multi-frequency Managed Services clients as scheduled
• Performs file imports into payroll system from various sources and reviews and verifies payroll data in a timely manner.
• Prepare off-cycle payrolls and manual checks as necessary.
• Escalates non-routine inquiries and issues to Payroll Specialist, Team Lead or Manager utilizing the proper escalation methodology and SLAs.
• Build strong partnership with clients by providing superior service.
• Participate in cross-training within other departments (HRIS, Benefits, Garnishment, Tax)
• Identifies areas of client dissatisfaction and proposes solutions and coordinates with Team Lead or Manager to resolve
• Develops and maintains awareness of SSAE16 requirements and accountable for compliance of each task performed.
• Demonstrates excellent troubleshooting, root cause analysis skills and is able to implement preventative measures.
• Reconciles all payroll-related accounts and activities.
• Mentor Payroll Analyst I team members and assist with development.
• Conduct knowledge transfer and/or participate in training
• Assists with related special projects as required.
• Performs other duties as assigned by manager.
• Maintain discretion and professionalism with team members and clients.
• Quarter End, Year End, and Open Enrollment assistance and task execution

Preferred candidate profile

• Quickly and easily adapts to change and shifting priorities with enthusiasm.
• Actions and words consistently provide positive motivation and influence to their team and other teams within UMS.
• Understands priorities and what is most important to both internal and external customers.
• Eagerly meets business opportunities and challenges head-on.
• Leads by example.
• Proficient report writing capabilities.
• Experience with large corporate payroll processing that includes exposure to benefits and 401(k)
• Knowledge of multi-state North American payroll tax laws
• Detail oriented, exhibiting strong organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills.
• Advanced knowledge using the Microsoft Office Suite of software to include Outlook, Word and Excel, including VLOOKUP, formulas, and data analysis.
• Ability to analyze and resolve problems.
• Ability to understand and follow written and verbal instructions.
• Ability to deal effectively with a diversity of individuals at all organizational levels.
• Coordinate multiple tasks simultaneously.

Experience

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent
• A minimum of 1 to 5 years of US payroll experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Working knowledge of UKGPro is a plus.
• Knowledge of US and Canadian payroll laws.
• Experience with large corporate payroll processing that includes exposure to benefits and 401(k)
• Knowledge of multi-state US Payroll tax laws
• FPC certification is a plus