US Payroll Specialist

ADP Private Limited; Hyderabad; Hybrid; INR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

ADP Private Limited in Hyderabad is seeking experienced Payroll Functional Experts with strong expertise in US and Canada payroll processing. The ideal candidate will manage payroll cycles, ensure QE/YE accuracy, and provide guidance on tax compliance and payroll controls.

Experience with SAP HR & Payroll, SAP PCC, and MS Excel is required. A Bachelor's degree in commerce/related field and 2+ years of hands-on US/Canada payroll experience are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Commerce, Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, HR, or related field.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in US/Canada payroll processing.
• Strong hands-on experience in US and Canada payroll processing.
• Thorough understanding of payroll legislation and compliance, payroll taxation, QE/YE processing, tax filings and notices, garnishments, and payroll reconciliations.
• Mandatory experience with SAP HR & Payroll, SAP PCC, and MS Office (Excel).

Responsibilities

• Act as SME for US and Canada payroll operations and client payroll processes.
• Manage and support payroll cycles, periodic activities, and client escalations.
• Lead payroll planning, governance, and ticket management discussions with clients.
• Ensure accurate QE and YE payroll activities.
• Review payroll outputs, perform quality checks, reconciliations, and sign-offs.
• Investigate and resolve payroll issues, tax notices, garnishments, and compliance-related queries.
• Provide functional guidance to payroll teams and support process improvements.
• Create and maintain payroll process documentation and knowledge articles.

Skills

US Payroll

Canada Payroll

SAP HR Payroll

MS Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree in Commerce/Business

Tools

SAP PCC

Job description

JD :

Shift: Flexibility to work in 8:30 PM / 9:30 PM IST shift.

Experience: 2 - 6Years

Role Overview

We are seeking experienced Payroll Functional Experts / Payroll Specialists with strong expertise in US and Canada payroll processing. The ideal candidate will possess in-depth knowledge of payroll operations, payroll legislation, tax compliance, quarter-end and year-end activities, garnishments, tax notices, reconciliations, and payroll controls. Experience supporting additional country payrolls is an added advantage.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as SME for US and Canada payroll operations and client payroll processes.
• Manage and support payroll cycles, periodic activities, and client escalations.
• Lead payroll planning, governance, and ticket management discussions with clients.
• Ensure accurate execution of Quarter-End (QE) and Year-End (YE) payroll activities.
• Review payroll outputs, perform quality checks, reconciliations, and sign-offs.
• Investigate and resolve payroll issues, tax notices, garnishments, and compliance-related queries.
• Provide functional guidance to payroll teams and support continuous process improvement.
• Create and maintain payroll process documentation and knowledge articles.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Commerce, Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, HR, or related field.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in the current organization/process with a consistent performance record.
• Strong hands-on experience in US and Canada payroll processing.
• Thorough understanding of:
• Payroll legislation and compliance
• Payroll taxation
• Quarter-End and Year-End processing
• Tax filings and tax notices
• Garnishments and statutory deductions
• Payroll accounting and reconciliations
• Mandatory experience with:
• SAP HR & Payroll
• SAP Payroll Control Center (PCC)
• MS Office Suite (especially Excel)
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, stakeholder management, and communication skills.

Preferred

• Payroll certifications (CPP, FPC, CPA or equivalent).
• Experience supporting multiple country payrolls.
• Knowledge of GlobalView, payroll compliance, and tax operations.