Senior US Payroll Specialist: Workday or UKG (Hybrid/Remote)

eClerx Philippines, Inc.; Muntinlupa; Hybrid; PHP 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work setup

Accommodation for provincial hires

Job summary

eClerx Philippines is seeking a Senior US Payroll Specialist with hands-on experience in Workday Payroll or UKG/Kronos to support a major US healthcare client. You will process end-to-end US payroll and ensure compliance across multi-state regulations.

The role offers hybrid onboarding with accommodation for provincial hires and a production period remote work setup, plus opportunities for cross-training and process improvement.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of end-to-end US payroll processing experience.
• Strong knowledge of multi-state US payroll, taxes, and regulatory requirements.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Detail-oriented with high payroll accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Process end-to-end US payroll accurately and on schedule.
• Administer payroll using Workday Payroll or UKG/Kronos.
• Review payroll transactions, earnings, deductions, taxes, and adjustments.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local US regulations.
• Investigate and resolve payroll discrepancies and employee inquiries.
• Support payroll audits, reconciliations, and year-end activities including W-2s.
• Collaborate with HR, Finance, Benefits, and other stakeholders.
• Participate in knowledge transfer and process-improvement initiatives.
• Cross-train on additional payroll platforms during transition.

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Stakeholder management

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Human Resources, Business, or related field

Tools

Workday Payroll

UKG Pro / UKG Workforce / Kronos

Job description

eClerx Philippines is seeking a Senior US Payroll Specialist with hands-on experience in Workday Payroll or UKG/Kronos to support a major US healthcare client. You will process end-to-end US payroll and ensure compliance across multi-state regulations.

The role offers hybrid onboarding with accommodation for provincial hires and a production period remote work setup, plus opportunities for cross-training and process improvement.