Senior Payroll Associate

EXL

Senior Associate processing end-to-end US bi-weekly payroll and international payroll support. Managing taxes, garnishments, 401(k), journal entries, and employee queries using ADP and Workday.

Posted 9/4/2026full-timeBengaluru • 🇮🇳 IndiaSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in end-to-end payroll processing, including handling garnishments, tax levies, and 401(k) contributions. Proficient in using ADP and Workday for payroll management while ensuring compliance with federal and state tax regulations.

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End-To-End Payroll ProcessingADP Payroll ProcessingWorkday Payroll ProcessingGarnishments And Tax Levies Knowledge401(k) Contribution Processing

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Hard Skills

Payroll ProcessingGarnishmentsTax LeviesSocial Security ManagementMedicare ManagementFederal Taxes ManagementState Taxes ManagementFUTA/SUTA Taxes ManagementPayroll Journal Entries401(k) Contributions

Soft Skills

Attention To DetailOrganizational SkillsVerbal CommunicationWritten CommunicationAdaptability

Tools & Technologies

ADPWorkday

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree In Accounting

Industry Keywords

PayrollBi-Weekly PayrollInternational Payroll SupportEmployee Payroll Queries

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Process end-to-end US bi-weekly payroll
Provide international payroll support
Process payroll using ADP and Workday
Handle garnishments and tax levies
Manage Social Security, Medicare, federal, state, FUTA/SUTA taxes
Prepare or process payroll journal entries
Process 401(k) contributions
Handle employee payroll queries

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or equivalent
At least 1 year of hands-on payroll processing experience using ADP and Workday
End-to-end payroll process knowledge
Excellent knowledge of garnishments/tax levies
Ability to handle Social Security, Medicare, federal, state, FUTA/SUTA taxes
Knowledge of payroll journal entries
Experience processing 401(k)
Ability to handle employee queries
Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills
Ability to work independently and exercise sound judgment
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Patience and adaptability to learn and navigate systems with quirks and complexities
External candidates required; no IJP

Benefits

Comp & perks

Monday–Friday, 5 working days
Fixed Saturday and Sunday weekly offs
Hybrid work arrangement