Sr. Lead Payroll- US Operations

Who We Are

At Kyndryl, we design, build, manage and modernize the mission-critical technology systems that the world depends on every day. So why work at Kyndryl? We are always moving forward – always pushing ourselves to go further in our efforts to build a more equitable, inclusive world for our employees, our customers and our communities.

The Role

Are you passionate about ensuring that employees are paid accurately and on time? Do you thrive in a dynamic and fast-paced environment where your leadership and attention to detail makes a significant impact? If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you! 
 
As an HR Payroll Specialist at Kyndryl, you'll be the payroll guru, ensuring that the entire process runs like a well-oiled machine. Speed and accuracy are your middle names, and you take pride in making sure every employee gets the paycheck they deserve. But it's not just about numbers; you'll be the bridge between our incredible employees and third-party payroll vendors, ensuring that our unique pay policies are seamlessly integrated into the system. 
 
But that's not all; you'll have the exciting opportunity to spearhead the coordination of third-party payroll system implementations and upgrades. Embrace the challenge of managing these projects and watch as your expertise helps us stay at the forefront of payroll technology. 
 
Interpreting pay policies may sound like a mundane task, but not for you! You'll be the interpreter of a payroll symphony, ensuring that vacation days, leaves of absence, disability, workers' compensation, and union contracts are harmoniously calculated and applied to the various accounts. Your knowledge of government regulations and withholding exemptions will be key in this symphonic masterpiece. 
 
And here's the exciting part – you won't just be a payroll expert; you'll also be a compliance champion and a team leader. Staying up-to-date with ever-changing federal and state payroll requirements is no small feat, but you'll rise to the challenge. Your dedication to compliance will keep us ahead of the game, ensuring that we're always on the right side of the law. 
 
So, if you're ready to take on a rewarding role as our HR Payroll Specialist, join us and let's build a future where accurate payroll processing and compliance are celebrated like it deserves. Apply now and let your payroll prowess shine! 
 
Your Future at Kyndryl 
Kyndryl has a global footprint, which means that as an HR Payroll Specialist at Kyndryl, you will have opportunities to work on projects and collaborate with colleagues from around the world. This role is dynamic and influential – offering a wide range of professional and personal growth opportunities that you won’t find anywhere else. 

Key Responsibilities 

• Drive payroll accuracy, efficiency, and payroll operational excellence.

• Drive adherence to Payroll KPIs and SLAs.

• Drive continuous improvement projects through automation and Robotic Process Automation (RPA)

• Serve as the team coach, providing guidance, and operational leadership. Drive performance and foster service excellence across the payroll function. 

• Review and approve payrolls after detailed validation, adjustments, and compliance checks performed by the payroll advisors. 

• Ensure timely and accurate sign-off of pay runs in alignment with global payroll calendars. 

• Manage and support Incident Management/RCA and employee Query Handling via My Kyndryl.

• Support cross-functional collaboration to resolve escalations and drive consistency. 

• Communicate regularly with Tier 1, Tier 2, and Service Center Leads to ensure alignment of payroll practices.

• Ensure adherence to all internal controls, data privacy regulations, and statutory payroll requirements.