US Payroll Specialist - Workday and UKG/Kronos Expert

eClerx Philippines, Inc.; Muntinlupa; Hybrid; PHP 450,000 - 650,000; Full time

Job summary

eClerx Philippines, Inc. in Alabang, Muntinlupa City seeks a Senior US Payroll Specialist with hands-on US payroll experience and strong knowledge of payroll laws, compliance, and administration. The role involves partnering with HR and Finance to ensure accurate, compliant payroll processing.

The position requires 5+ years of in-house US payroll experience, with proficiency in Workday or UKG Pro and Kronos, and excellent communication of payroll concepts to leaders and employees.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of hands-on US payroll experience in-house.
• Strong understanding of US payroll tax, regulations, and compliance.
• Experience with W-2 processing and benefits deductions.

Responsibilities

• Process end-to-end US payroll across cycles (weekly to monthly).
• Ensure accurate calculations, balancing, and timely delivery.
• Administer multi-state payroll with federal/state/local compliance.
• Manage payroll adjustments, off-cycle runs, and retroactive payments.
• Support year-end activities including W-2 reconciliation.

Skills

US payroll

Payroll compliance

W-2 processing

Multi-state payroll

Payroll regulations

Tools

Workday

UKG Pro

Kronos

Job description

US Payroll Specialist

Location: Alabang, Muntinlupa City
Work Setup: 2-3 months of onsite training, then WFH

Be the payroll expert employees rely on.

Be the payroll expert employees can count on. We're looking for an experienced Senior US Payroll Specialist who understands more than just payroll systems-you understand the processes, regulations, and principles behind payroll. This role is ideal for professionals with hands-on, in-house US payroll experience and strong knowledge of payroll laws, taxation, compliance, and employee payroll administration.

You'll work closely with employees, managers, HR, and Finance to ensure payroll is accurate, compliant, and delivered on time. If you have experience managing payroll from start to finish, understand the "why" behind payroll calculations, and enjoy solving complex payroll challenges, we'd love to hear from you.

What You'll Do

• Process end-to-end US payroll across weekly, bi-weekly, semi-monthly, and monthly payroll cycles.

• Ensure accurate payroll calculations, balancing, reconciliation, and timely payroll delivery.

• Administer multi-state payroll while maintaining compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.

• Manage payroll adjustments, off-cycle payrolls, retroactive payments, and payroll corrections.

• Support year-end payroll activities, including W-2 reconciliation and reporting.

• Process payroll deductions, including taxes, benefits, retirement plans, and garnishments.

• Partner directly with employees, managers, HR, and Finance to resolve payroll inquiries and provide payroll guidance.

• Review payroll reports, investigate discrepancies, and recommend process improvements.

• Stay informed on evolving US payroll legislation and compliance requirements.

What We're Looking For

5+ years of hands-on US payroll experience in an in-house payroll environment

Strong understanding of:

• US Payroll Tax

• FICA

• Social Security & Medicare

• Federal and State Payroll Regulations

• FLSA

• Exempt vs. Non-Exempt classifications

• Payroll Compliance

• W-2 Processing

• Benefits Administration

• 401(k)

• Payroll Reconciliations

• Garnishments

Experience processing payroll using enterprise payroll systems such as:

• Workday

• UKG Pro

• Kronos

Experience supporting multi-state US payroll.

Ability to communicate payroll concepts clearly to employees, managers, and business leaders.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Workday Payroll and/or UKG Pro.

• Experience supporting large employee populations.

• Healthcare, BPO, shared services, or multinational payroll experience is an advantage.

• CPP certification is a plus.