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Payroll Specialist - USKeka HR • Hyderabad / Secunderabad, Telangana, India
Payroll Specialist - US

Payroll Specialist - US

Keka HR • Hyderabad / Secunderabad, Telangana, India
7 days ago
Job description
About Keka

Keka is a SaaS HRMS platform, helping companies manage the entire employee lifecycle efficiently– hiring, onboarding, time & attendance, payroll, performance, and learning in one integrated system.

We have been in the market for 10+ years and currently serve around ten thousand clients in India, US and GCC.

About The Role

Own end-to-end payroll delivery for a portfolio of Keka Managed Services clients in the US. This is a hands-on, client-facing role responsible for payroll operations, federal/state/local tax compliance, client relationships, and timely delivery.

What You'll Own

  • Manage end-to-end US payroll cycles across bi-weekly, semi-monthly, and monthly payrolls.
  • Oversee federal, state, and local payroll tax compliance and filings.
  • Manage multi-state payroll complexities, deductions, benefits, garnishments, and payroll reconciliations.
  • Manage payroll notices, amendments, and compliance-related issues.
  • Act as the primary point of contact for clients and build strong relationships.
  • Own delivery timelines, SLAs, escalations, and client communication.
  • Identify process gaps and drive automation and continuous improvement.

What You Bring — Must-Haves

  • Strong knowledge of US payroll processes, tax compliance, and multi-state payroll.
  • 3+ years of payroll delivery experience in an HR Tech, Payroll Tech, or B2B SaaS environment.
  • Experience with platforms such as Gusto, Rippling, Justworks, Deel, Papaya, TriNet, ADP, Paylocity, Paycom, Paycor, or similar.
  • Strong client-facing communication and stakeholder management skills.
  • High ownership, attention to detail, and problem-solving ability.
  • Strong Excel and analytical skills with the ability to identify and resolve payroll discrepancies.

Nice to Have

  • Hands-on experience with CheckHQ or similar modern US payroll platforms.
  • FPC or CPP certification.
  • Experience managing multi-state payroll and prior-vendor migrations.
  • Exposure to advanced Excel, SQL, or BI dashboards.
  • Experience with state tax registration processes.

Skills Required
paycom , ADP, Sql, Excel, Tax Compliance, Analytical Skills
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