SAP USA PAYROLL - 10 + Years Exp

Associate — Global Payroll 

2-8 Years

Bangalore

Shift Time 7PM to 4AM 

US Shift

About the Role

We are looking for an Associate – Global Payroll with 2–8 years of hands-on experience in core/global payroll operations. The candidate will be responsible for supporting accurate, timely, and compliant payroll processing for multi-country employee populations, with a strong focus on US Payroll.

The role involves working closely with HR, Finance, internal stakeholders, and third-party payroll vendors, while using payroll, time & attendance, and case management platforms.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end payroll processing including data validation, gross-to-net calculations, payroll controls, approvals, and disbursements.
• Support US payroll processing across multiple states/provinces and payroll frequencies.
• Perform pre- and post-payroll validations, time corrections, retroactive adjustments, garnishments, and payroll adjustments.
• Support year-end payroll activities, including W-2/T4-related processes.
• Execute payroll activities using Oracle Fusion Payroll or other major payroll platforms.
• Work with UKG/Kronos for time and attendance data, schedules, and payroll inputs.
• Manage payroll-related cases and tickets through ServiceNow.
• Ensure compliance with statutory regulations, tax requirements, audit controls, and internal policies.
• Perform payroll reconciliations, variance analysis, payroll journals, GL interfaces, and funding files (ACH/EFT).
• Prepare payroll reports, dashboards, and ad-hoc reports using MS Excel and other reporting tools.
• Manage payroll queries and ticket queues while meeting defined SLAs.
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders and third-party payroll vendors to resolve payroll discrepancies and issues.
• Perform root-cause analysis and ensure timely resolution of payroll issues.
• Maintain accurate payroll documentation, SOPs, and audit-ready records.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement and automation.
• Support knowledge management, documentation, and process training activities.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• 2–8 years of hands-on experience in core payroll operations.
• Experience in Global Payroll is required.
• Experience in US Payroll is highly preferred.
• Hands-on experience with at least one major payroll platform; Oracle Fusion Payroll is preferred.
• Working knowledge of UKG/Kronos or other Time & Attendance systems.
• Experience with ServiceNow for ticket/case management is preferred.
• Strong understanding of payroll processing, payroll controls, reconciliations, and compliance.
• Knowledge of US multi-state payroll is an advantage.
• Strong MS Excel skills including:
• VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP
• Pivot Tables
• Data Validation
• Data analysis
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work with global stakeholders across different time zones.
• Strong attention to detail and data accuracy.
• Willingness to work in US night shifts (7 PM–4 AM).