US payroll- Subject Matter Expert

• Serve as the primary point of contact and expert resource for the  US   Payroll  Transactions team regarding  payroll  process transactions and  payroll  system operations.
• Lead the end-to-end  payroll  transaction processing lifecycle, including special pay, adjustments, deductions, garnishments, and off-cycle  payroll  run.
• Ensure  payroll  transactions comply with federal, state, and local regulations, as well as internal policies and audit requirements.
• Collaborate closely with  Payroll  Operations, HR, Finance, and IT teams to resolve  payroll  discrepancies and system issues.
• Partner with IT and vendor partners to troubleshoot, test, and implement  payroll  system enhancements or fixes.
• Assist in  payroll  audits and compliance reviews by preparing documentation and explaining  payroll  transaction controls.
• Provide training and guidance to  payroll  team members to enhance transaction processing knowledge and quality.
• Continuously identify opportunities for process improvements and automation to increase efficiency and reduce risk.
• Support  payroll  reporting and data analysis related to  payroll  transactions for leadership insight.
• Maintain detailed documentation of  payroll  transaction processes, system configurations, and business rules.
• Stay current with  US   payroll  legislation and technology trends to keep  payroll  practices up to date.

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Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

• Bachelor’s degree in business, Accounting, Human Resources, or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of hands-on experience in  US   payroll  processing or  payroll  operations.
• Proven expertise in  payroll  transaction processing, including special pays, garnishments, and off-cycle  payroll .
• Strong knowledge of  US   payroll  laws, tax regulations, and compliance standards.
• Experience working with  payroll  systems such as SAP, ADP, Ceridian or equivalent.
• Experience working with any HCM platforms such as Infor, Workday, Success factor etc.,
• Ability to analyse complex  payroll  data and resolve discrepancies.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to collaborate across multiple teams.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational and documentation skills.
• Proven ability to work under tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience with  payroll  audit and compliance activities is a plus.
• Familiarity with automation tools and reporting platforms is beneficial.

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What Will Put You Ahead

• Act as a trusted advisor to the  payroll  team and stakeholders on  payroll  transaction matters.
• Maintain high accuracy and compliance in  payroll  operations.
• Support a culture of operational excellence and continuous learning.
• Drive efficiencies and automation to enhance  payroll  transaction quality.
• Build strong partnerships with HR, Finance, IT, and external vendors.
• Demonstrate accountability and ownership for assigned  payroll  processes.