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About the Role

As an HR Payroll Professional at Kyndryl, you will ensure accurate and timely payroll processing, manage third-party vendor relationships, and oversee payroll system implementations and upgrades. You will interpret pay policies, ensure compliance with government regulations, and manage the offboarding process. This dynamic role offers opportunities for global collaboration and professional growth.

Responsibilities

Accurate salary processing as per Payroll Calendar in a timely manner
Manage deductions and employee benefits, including taxes
Ensure timely salary distribution via vendor and treasury
Secure payslip delivery
Ensure proper tax deductions and reporting
Adhere to wage laws and labor law compliance
Conduct internal and external compliance audits and reporting
Ensure compliance with laws and organizational guidelines for record-keeping and data security
Manage payroll software implementation and HRIS integration
Support and drive global payroll systems projects and/or transformation
Collaborate with internal stakeholders and external vendors for seamless project execution
Identify opportunities to streamline processes and optimize payroll operations
Analyze data to mitigate risks, identify trends, and inform future project planning
Support HR Services for L2 escalation and query resolution
Ensure awareness of team operating rhythms and procedures
Use data and dashboards for metrics, SLAs, and analytics to track and enhance efficiency
Manage incidence management
Work closely with former employees, labor unions, and internal teams to ensure a smooth transition during offboarding

Requirements

Hands-on working knowledge and achievement of outcomes that include end-to-end payroll operations
Drive payroll standardization to global SOPs while ensuring local compliance
Adopt and implement strategies to improve adherence to global processes
Possess knowledge of industry best practices
Adapt agile project management principles for payroll transformation
Excellent written and verbal communication skills to effectively interact with vendors and internal stakeholders
Educate teams on new payroll processes and technologies to ensure adoption
Stay updated on global, regional, and local payroll laws to ensure compliance
Implement internal controls and audits to mitigate compliance risks
Implement forensic payroll audits to identify fraud risks
Ensure payroll data adheres to GDPR, SOC 1, ISO 27001, and other security roles/standards and organizational guidelines
Lead the adoption of cloud-based payroll solutions (SAP, Workday, ADP, EY etc.)
Track cost per payroll, accuracy, efficiency, cycle times, employee experience, and compliance
Use payroll data to forecast labor and payroll costs
Compare payroll performance against industry standards
Apply Lean Six Sigma process improvement methodologies to eliminate inefficiencies
Ensure payroll providers meet service level agreements (SLAs) and compliance benchmarks
Manage payroll vendors to ensure global workforce compliance
Improve payroll satisfaction scores by enhancing accuracy and timeliness
Demonstrated fiscal competence to manage payroll budgets
Optimize payroll expenses without impacting compliance or employee experience
Possess a growth mindset and keenness to drive personal and professional development
Be customer-focused, prioritizing customer success in work
Be open and borderless, working inclusively with others

Skills

Payroll Processing
Deductions & Benefits Management
Bank Transactions & Payments
Payslip & Documentation Management
Taxation Compliance
Labor Law Compliance
Audits & Reporting
Record-Keeping & Data Security
Payroll Software Management
HRIS Integration
Global Projects Implementation
Operational Efficiency
Risk Mitigation
Trend Analysis
Project Planning
Payroll Query & Issue Resolution
Communication
Team Enablement
Performance Enhancement
Incidence Management
Technical Expertise of Payroll
Global SOPs
Change Management
Agile Project Management
Payroll Compliance & Risk Management
Data Security & Privacy (GDPR, SOC 1, ISO 27001)
Payroll Technology and Automation
Cloud-based Payroll Solutions (SAP, Workday, ADP, EY)
Payroll Accuracy & KPIs Tracking
Predictive Analytics
Lean Six Sigma
Vendor SLA Management
Employee Experience Focus
Financial Acumen
Cost Management

Location

Global

Work Type

Full-time

Experience Level

Professional

Benefits

State-of-the-art resources
Opportunities to innovate, build new capabilities, relationships, processes, and value
Employee well-being focus
Choice in benefits
Benefits that reflect diversity
Support for employees and their families
Access to industry-leading learning programs
Certifications (Microsoft, Google, Amazon, Skillsoft, etc.)
Company-wide volunteering and giving platform
Investment in employee success

About the Company

Kyndryl designs, builds, manages, and modernizes mission-critical technology systems.
Kyndryl is committed to building a more equitable and inclusive world.
Kyndryl has a global footprint.
Kyndryl welcomes people of all cultures, backgrounds, and experiences.
Kyndryl Inclusion Networks provide support and advice.
Kyndryl fosters a workplace where all employees can bring their whole selves to work.
Kyndryl invests heavily in employee success.

Equal Opportunity

Diversity is welcomed in all forms, including thought and identity.
Kyndryl provides a workplace where all employees can find and provide support and advice.
Kyndryl gives employees the ability to bring their whole selves to work.
Kyndryl supports the activation of an equitable culture.