Job overview
US Payroll - Senior Associate
Strada is seeking a Senior Associate – US Payroll with 3+ years of experience in end-to-end Any country payroll processing. This role is responsible for delivering accurate and timely payroll services while ensuring compliance with US payroll regulations, internal controls, and service level agreements (SLAs). The ideal candidate will have strong analytical
Company
Strada Global
Location
Kochi, KL,IN, India
Experience
3 Years
Education
Graduate from any stream / Diploma Holder
Job type
Full Time
Workplace
On-site
Salary
Not Specified
Posted
17 Sept 2026
Skills
Requirements
- Graduate from any stream / Diploma Holder
- 3+ years of hands-on experience in end-to-end payroll processing.
- Strong knowledge of the US payroll lifecycle, including multi-state payroll, payroll taxes, garnishments, benefits, W-2 processing, and year-end payroll activities.
- Experience with payroll reconciliations, payroll controls, and payroll compliance.
- Familiarity with payroll and HRIS platforms such as Workday, ADP, SAP, Oracle, UKG, or similar systems.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including PivotTables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, formulas, and data analysis.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, organizational, and communication skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment while maintaining a high level of accuracy.
Job Description
Strada is seeking a Senior Associate – US Payroll with 3+ years of experience in end-to-end Any country payroll processing. This role is responsible for delivering accurate and timely payroll services while ensuring compliance with US payroll regulations, internal controls, and service level agreements (SLAs). The ideal candidate will have strong analytical
SKILLS
, experience managing payroll exceptions, and the ability to collaborate effectively with clients and cross-functional teams. Key
RESPONSIBILITIES
Payroll Operations Process end-to-end US payroll for assigned clients, ensuring accuracy and adherence to payroll schedules.
Execute off-cycle payrolls, including bonus, termination, retroactive, correction, and adjustment payrolls.
Perform payroll validations, reconciliations, and downstream payroll activities before payroll finalization.
Review payroll results, identify discrepancies, and resolve payroll exceptions in a timely manner.
Validate the impact of payroll system updates and configuration changes on future payroll cycles.
Monitor inbound and outbound payroll interfaces, troubleshoot processing errors, and perform root cause analysis (RCA).
Compliance & Governance Execute SOC1 payroll controls and maintain audit-ready documentation.
Ensure compliance with US federal, state, and local payroll regulations, company policies, and internal procedures.
Escalate complex payroll or compliance issues to the appropriate stakeholders for resolution.
Client & Stakeholder Management Serve as the primary point of contact for payroll-related queries and payroll output delivery.
Communicate payroll schedule deviations and processing impacts to the Business Process Manager (BPM) for client updates.
Collaborate with the Center of Excellence (COE) on complex payroll scenarios, tax
REQUIREMENTS
, and legislative matters.
Build strong relationships with internal teams and clients to support efficient payroll delivery.
Continuous Improvement Prioritize daily payroll activities to consistently meet SLA, quality, and accuracy targets.
Maintain payroll documentation, process guides, and operational reports.
Identify opportunities to improve payroll processes, controls, and operational efficiency.
Share knowledge and provide guidance to team members when required. Disclaimer:
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