Payroll Senior Process Executive (Hybrid)

Payroll Senior Process Executive

·         Hybrid, combining work from home and work at the College Station office.

Cognizant is looking to add a Payroll Senior Process Executive to support the daily operations of one of our teams. The person in this role ensures that identified and/or assigned Payroll documents are delivered according to contract and to ensure high customer satisfaction, meeting process SLAs/ metrics, productivity, and quality targets within the established timelines.

Key responsibilities:

·         Reporting to office for processing manual checks on a daily basis

·         Validating, Sorting, Scanning & moving the received documents into folder

·         Actioning returned checks from vendors on-time

·         Mailing checks to vendor with supporting documentation

·         Maintaining log for tracking & mailing documents on a daily basis

·         Mailing garnishment notices

·         Coordinate, administer and maintain weekly and bi-weekly payroll activities, including time and labor entry, processing of tax documents and ensuring compliance.

·         End to end payroll processing (time & admin, reconciliations, tax, garnishments, reporting, off cycle payments etc…)

·         Support year end activities, including W2 validation and distribution.

·         Perform data entry and changes of employee data base.

·         Record data relating to production statistics, end-user related notes, etc as appropriate.

·         Adhere to security practices set by organization.

·         Ensure that assigned processes/requests are delivered with the quality and within the deadlines established.

·         Escalate parked/blocked requests with reasons.

·         Provide updates and submit reports related to own area of work and raise process related issues/ concerns on time with process excellence and team lead.

·         Proactively help to improve processes where possible.

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Basic Qualifications

·         1 to 2 years of experience in processing US Payroll

·         HS Diploma or equivalent

·         End to end payroll knowledge, proficiency and resolution

·         Ability to conduct payroll audits and resolve discrepancies

·         Established customer service skills.

·         Highly skilled in time management, organization, payroll proficiency and resolution, with ability to meet tight deadlines

·         Proficiency in understanding legislation related to payroll and potential changes.

Technical Skills:

Experience with ADP / JDE.

Join Cognizant and you will be part of one of the largest and fastest growing services providers worldwide. What's in it for you? Well, at Cognizant, we offer a competitive compensation package including excellent benefits such as insurance (available from day 1 of employment), great work-life balance, 401k with matching component, and many other benefits!

Cognizant will only consider applicants for this position who are legally authorized to work in the United States without requiring company sponsorship now or at any time in the future.

Employee Status : Full Time Employee

Shift : Day Job

Travel : No

Job Posting : Mar 02 2024

About Cognizant

Cognizant (Nasdaq-100: CTSH) is one of the world's leading professional services companies, transforming clients' business, operating and technology models for the digital era. Our unique industry-based, consultative approach helps clients envision, build and run more innovative and efficient businesses. Headquartered in the U.S., Cognizant is ranked 185 on the Fortune 500 and is consistently listed among the most admired companies in the world. Learn how Cognizant helps clients lead with digital at www.cognizant.com or follow us @USJobsCognizant.

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