Job Description

Payroll Benefits Specialist (US Payroll & Benefits) – Bangalore | Night Shift (6 PM – 3 AM IST)

Are you passionate about precision and employee experience? We’re looking for a Payroll Benefits Specialist with 3–5 years of hands-on experience in US Payroll and Benefits administration to join our dynamic team in Bangalore.

This role offers a unique opportunity to work in a role where Benefits administration would be 60% of the role, supporting our US employee base during the 6 PM to 3 AM IST shift.

Job Description:

The Payroll and Benefits Coordinator supports accurate and timely payroll processing for our US based employees and administers employee benefit transactions across the employee lifecycle. This role manages high-volume data changes, ensures compliance with payroll and benefits regulations, coordinates with vendors and internal partners, and provides responsive employee support. The position plays a critical role in maintaining data integrity, improving operational efficiency, and delivering a positive employee experience

Key Responsibilities:

- Process payroll accurately and on schedule, including validation of employee data, deductions, and adjustments.
- Ability to apply payroll principles and procedures related to state and federal labor laws to appropriately calculate pay
- Versed in all aspects of multi-state pay practices and multi-state labor laws applying knowledge of wage taxation to effectively compute appropriate tax withholding for regular and supplemental pay calculations.
- Applies knowledge of wage garnishment processing and laws associated with the different types of wage withholding orders received including research and resolution.
- Support benefits administration, including enrollments, changes, and terminations.
- Ensure accurate data entry and audits across HRIS, payroll, and benefits systems
- Respond to employee inquiries regarding health, welfare, retirement, and leave benefits
- Coordinate with vendors to resolve eligibility, billing, and coverage issues
- Maintain benefits documentation and ensure compliance with plan rules and regulations
- Maintain employee records and ensure compliance with internal policies and statutory requirements.
- Reconcile payroll and benefit reports; assist with audits and compliance filings.
- Respond to employee inquiries regarding pay, tax withholdings, and benefit coverage.
- Coordinate with HR, Finance, and third-party vendors to resolve discrepancies.
- Participate in process improvement initiatives and system testing for new implementations or updates.
- Support year-end activities such as W-2/Tax filings and benefits renewals.

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in HR, Accounting, or related field preferred.

3–5 years of experience in In-house US payroll and/or benefits operations.

Strong knowledge of payroll systems (e.g., ADP, Kronos, etc.) and MS Excel.

Understanding of statutory requirements (tax, social security, benefits regulations).

Excellent attention to detail, confidentiality, and organizational skills.

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