Payroll Specialist/ Sr. Specialist/ Lead

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Job Duties Under direct supervision, functions as a member of a Payroll Unit, whose primary responsibility is the processing of employee payrolls, which includes HR and Payroll data gathering, processing, accounting, internal reporting, audit, and external reporting and remittance of all applicable wages and taxes. The incumbent demonstrates a general understanding of payroll tax laws.

Responsible for medium to complex projects and required to produce proper supporting documentation related to applicable payroll reports, audits, accounting, and tax filings. Responsible for the preparation of adequate documentation in support of internal controls as directed by the process guidelines. Responsible for analysis, reconciliation, and ultimate resolution of a variety of payroll issues.

Actively seeks support and guidance from subject matter experts on complex queries and issues to provide resolution. Provides support to leadership and the team as required to mitigate peak volume bottlenecks. Communicates with team and answers employee questions. Provides peer training to newer team members. Takes an active part in the continuous improvement process.

A high school diploma or equivalent and at least 2 years of related experience required. A Bachelors Degree is preferred.

Job Summary

We are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Payroll Professional to manage end-to-end payroll operations and ensure accurate, timely, and compliant payroll processing. The ideal candidate should possess strong payroll administration experience, knowledge of statutory requirements, employee settlements, reconciliations, and stakeholder management.

Key Responsibilities

Manage end-to-end payroll processing for employees, ensuring accuracy and adherence to company policies. Perform payroll input validation and payroll processing activities within defined timelines. Conduct pre-payroll and post-payroll audits/checks to ensure payroll accuracy and compliance. Validate payroll-related bank files and coordinate payroll disbursements.

Process Employee Final Settlements (EOS/F&F) accurately and within stipulated timelines. Handle and resolve payroll-related queries from employees, HR teams, and Finance stakeholders. Manage employee requests and cases through Salesforce or similar ticketing systems. Perform General Ledger (GL) validations, payroll accounting activities, and reconciliations.

Ensure compliance with Wage Protection System (WPS) processing requirements and statutory regulations. Partner closely with HR, Finance, and external payroll vendors to resolve payroll discrepancies and improve processes. Maintain payroll records, reports, and documentation for audit and compliance purposes.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications & Experience Bachelor's degree in Commerce, Finance, Accounting, Human Resources, or a related field. 3 to 6 years of experience in payroll operations. Strong knowledge of end-to-end payroll processing and payroll controls. Experience with payroll input validation, payroll audits, and reconciliations.

Hands-on experience with WPS processing and employee end-of-service/final settlement calculations. Good understanding of payroll accounting, GL postings, and reconciliations. Experience handling employee, HR, and Finance queries through Salesforce or similar case management tools. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and payroll systems.

Strong analytical, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills. Excellent communication and organizational skills. Preferred Criteria Current location: Bangalore. Able to join immediately or serve a short notice period. Prior experience working in a shared services or multinational environment is an advantage. Work Model: 100% Work From Office (Bangalore) Shift: 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM Candidates having qualifications that exceed the minimum job requirements will receive consideration for higher level roles given (1) their experience, (2) additional job requirements, and/or (3) business needs.

Depending on education, experience, and skill level, a variety of job opportunities might be available, including Payroll Specialist, Payroll Sr.Specialist and Payroll Specialist Lead Halliburton is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, citizenship, marital status, sex/gender, sexual preference/ orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, national origin, or any other status protected by law or regulation .

Location 4th Floor, Gardenia 2D, Bengaluru, Karnataka, 560103, India Job Details Requisition Number: 210968 Experience Level: Entry-Level Job Family: Support Services Product Service Line: Finance Full Time / Part Time: Full Time Additional Locations for this position: Compensation Information Compensation is competitive and commensurate with experience.