Senior Payroll Specialist (US Payroll)

5 years

7 - 8 Lacs

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Job Description

Job Title: Senior Payroll Specialist/US Payroll
Salary range: 60,000 to 70,000 per month
Location: Onsite role - Sector 75, Mohali
Reports To: Payroll Manager (U.S.)

Role Summary

Suna Solutions is seeking a highly skilled Senior Payroll Specialist to join our India-based team, working onsite to assist the U.S. Payroll Manager with payroll processing activities. This individual will play a key support role in ensuring timely and accurate execution of payroll for U.S.-based employees. The position requires close collaboration with U.S. finance, operations, and compliance teams. Over time, this role offers the opportunity to grow into a leadership or management position, taking on increased responsibility in overseeing payroll operations both in the U.S. and potentially in India.

Key Responsibilities

  • Assist the U.S. Payroll Manager in full-cycle U.S. payroll processing
  • Respond to payroll inquiries from employees, vendors, clients, and internal departments
  • Support payroll tax filings and sales tax filings, compliance tracking, and documentation
  • Reconcile payroll reports and accounts; prepare monthly and quarterly financial reports
  • Provide documentation and data for 401(k), CPA, and bank audits
  • Collaborate with U.S. departments to ensure timely approval and processing of timecards
  • Recommend and implement process improvements for payroll efficiency and accuracy
  • Support future India payroll processing and regional payroll initiatives as the function grows.

Required Qualifications

  • Minimum 5+ years of U.S. payroll processing experience
  • Familiarity with TempWorks, Excel, and Sage Intacct
  • Prior exposure to India payroll processes is a strong plus
  • Understanding of U.S. payroll laws and compliance requirements, including: FLSA, multi-state taxation, garnishments, and payroll tax regulations
  • Familiarity with Indian statutory components such as EPF, TDS, ESI
  • Strong reconciliation and payroll reporting skills
  • Excellent written and verbal communication
  • Willingness to work: Full U.S. business hours (PST) for 3–6 months during onboarding; Shift to a minimum 4-hour U.S. overlap thereafter

Growth Potential

  • Expand their scope across U.S. payroll operations
  • Take ownership of India payroll management
  • Step into a team leadership or management role within the payroll function

Why Join Suna Solutions?

At Suna, we’re building global infrastructure that supports real-time collaboration and career development. This role provides a chance to grow your skills in international payroll management, contribute meaningfully to core business operations, and develop into a leadership track as the company scales.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: ₹60,000.00 - ₹70,000.00 per month

Benefits:

  • Food provided

Ability to commute/relocate:

  • Mohali, Punjab: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Education:

  • Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

  • FLSA, multi-state taxation, garnishments: 5 years (Required)
  • Payroll tax regulations: 5 years (Required)
  • Reconciliation and payroll reporting : 5 years (Required)
  • U.S. payroll processing : 5 years (Required)
  • Indian statutory components such as EPF, TDS, ESI: 5 years (Required)
  • U.S. payroll laws and compliance requirements: 5 years (Required)

Work Location: In person

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