Senior 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

Responsible for overseeing the payroll processing of executive compensation programs in the US, oversight, review and data validation and ensuring payroll vendor effective and accurate execution, as well as driving operational efficiencies and continuous improvement initiatives to include leveraging the latest technology in the Payroll function, collaborating with colleagues globally to ensure consistent, compliant global operating standards are established and sustained.

Key Responsibilities

Payroll Processing & Administration:

• Executive Compensation Programs are effectively processed though Payroll

• Serve is liaison between vendors providing Executive Compensation Services, and Payroll Services

• Accurate salary processing as per Payroll Calendar in a timely manner

• Time & Attendance Management: Integrating data

• Deductions & Benefits: Taxes and employee benefits

• Bank Transactions & Payments: Timely salary distribution via vendor and treasury

• Payslips & Documentation: Secure payslip delivery

Compliance & Regulations:

• Taxation Compliance: Proper deductions and reporting

• Labor Law Compliance: Adhering to wage laws

• Audits & Reporting: Internal & external compliance as per approval & governance model

• Record-Keeping & Data Security: Compliance with laws & organizational guidelines

Payroll System & Technology:

• Experienced on market leaders payroll platforms

• Reasonable and basic knowledge on Workday HCM platform

• Global Projects Implementation: Support and drive to implement global payroll systems projects and/or transformation

• Collaborate with internal stakeholders and external vendors to ensure seamless project execution

Operational Efficiency:

• Automation & Process Improvement: Enhancing efficiency using knowledge of Lean Six Sigma and/or Kaizen to drive improvement

• Identify opportunities to streamline processes and optimize payroll operations.

• Analyze data to mitigate risks, identify trends and inform future project planning

Employee and Team Enablement:

• Payroll Queries & Issue Resolution: Support HR Services for L2 escalation & query resolution

• Communication & Enablement: Ensure team operating rhythms & procedures awareness

• Performance Enhancement: Use data and dashboards for metrics, SLAs, analytics to track & enhance efficiency

Kyndryl currently does not require employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, however, if you are hired to work at a client, customer, or partner location, you may be required to show proof of vaccination to align with their respective COVID-19 vaccination policies.  Those who believe they are eligible may apply for a medical or religious accommodation prior to the start of employment.

Who You Are

Required Skills and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration or similar degree is preferred.

• At least 5 years of experience in managing executive compensation programs, transformation, operational excellence, risk management, payroll compliance, service delivery, and people leadership.

• 3 years’ experience working as a liaison between vendors providing Executive Compensation Services, and Payroll Services

• 2 years’ experience tracking cost per payroll, accuracy, efficiency, cycle times, employee experience and compliance.

• Experience using 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

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