US Payroll Manager

Connectpro Management Consultants; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,900,000; Full time

Job summary

Connectpro Management Consultants is seeking a Payroll Supervisor US to lead payroll across multiple businesses, ensuring accurate, compliant, and timely delivery under US federal laws. You will coach a team of payroll specialists and SMEs to maintain accountability and performance.

The role requires extensive experience in US payroll processing, leadership skills, and familiarity with SAP, Kronos, ADP, and other payroll systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in relevant field.
• 8+ years in payroll processing, with 4+ years in leadership.
• Minimum 5 years of US payroll processing experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day payroll processing including timekeeping and audits.
• Ensure compliance with US payroll laws and corporate policies.
• Review payroll data for accuracy before processing.
• Coach and develop payroll staff to ensure high-quality service.
• Coordinate with HR, Finance and external partners to resolve issues.
• Prepare payroll reports and maintain audit trails.
• Support payroll audits and variance analyses.
• Maintain payroll systems and data integrity.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in Business or Accounting or HR

Tools

SAP

People Portal

Kronos

Day Force

ADP

Workday

Job description

Job Summary:

The Payroll Supervisor US is responsible for leading and overseeing all aspects of US payroll processing across multiple businesses/payroll areas. This role ensures accurate, compliant, and timely payroll delivery in adherence with US federal laws. The supervisor provides subject-matter expertise on US payroll regulations, manages statutory requirements, supports audits, and drives process improvements. A key component of this role is to lead, coach, and develop a team of payroll specialists & SME to ensure high-quality service, operational consistency, and a strong culture of accountability and performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise & execute day-to-day payroll processing activities including timekeeping, payroll reviews, audits and payroll computations.
• Ensure compliance with US payroll legislation, tax regulations, and corporate policies.
• Review and validate payroll data for accuracy and completeness before processing.
• Troubleshoot payroll issues and coordinate with HR partner, Finance, and other departments to resolve discrepancies.
• Monitor and maintain payroll systems and databases.
• Lead, coach, and develop payroll team members, ensuring high-quality service delivery.
• Prepare payroll-related reports, documentation, and maintain audit trails.
• Build and update self-service knowledge articles for employees and managers.
• Manage changes related to employee status, compensation, benefits deductions, garnishments, and statutory deductions.
• Coordinate payroll calendar activities and ensure all deadlines are met.
• Support payroll audits, review pay register, conduct variance analysis and Sign off payrolls.
• Collaborate with external vendors and government agencies for payroll-related queries and remittances.
• Provide continuous process improvement suggestions to enhance payroll efficiency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in Business or Accounting or Human Resources
• 8+ years of experience in payroll processing, with 4+years of Supervisor/Team Lead/Managerial experience.
• Minimum of 5yrs of experience in US payroll processing.
  

What will put you ahead

• Strong knowledge of US payroll laws, tax legislation, and statutory requirements.
• Experience with payroll systems SAP, People Portal, Kronos, Day Force, ADP, Pay works, Work Day or Work Events.
• Payroll Compliance Practitioner (PCP) or Certified Payroll Manager
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Strong leadership and people management abilities.
• Attention to detail and high level of accuracy.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.

Working Conditions:

• This position operates in a professional office environment.
• Standard work hours are 6PM to 3AM IST.
• Ready to Work from the Office - 5 days (Monday – Friday)