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HCM: Payroll (US)

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Experience Range: 2.5 – 15 Years

Location: Pan-India (Hybrid/Onsite options available)

Employment Type: Full-time

About the Role

We are seeking experienced professionals to join our Workday HCM Payroll (US) team, responsible for designing, configuring, and supporting payroll processes within Workday. This role ensures accurate payroll execution, compliance with US regulations, and seamless integration with HR and Finance systems.

Key Responsibilities

  • Configure and maintain Workday US Payroll including earnings, deductions, tax setup, and payroll processing.
  • Partner with HR, Finance, and Compliance teams to gather requirements and deliver scalable payroll solutions.
  • Support integrations between Workday Payroll and external vendors (benefits, tax filing, banking).
  • Provide production support, troubleshoot issues, and optimize payroll configurations.
  • Ensure compliance with US payroll regulations (federal, state, and local).
  • Document payroll processes and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

Desired Skills & Expertise

  • Hands-on experience with Workday HCM Payroll (US) configuration and administration.
  • Strong knowledge of US payroll regulations, tax compliance, and reporting requirements.
  • Familiarity with Workday Studio, Core Connectors, EIB, PECI/PICOF, and payroll integrations.
  • Understanding of HR and Finance processes including benefits, time tracking, and accounting.
  • Excellent problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills.

Who Can Apply?

  • Professionals with 2.5 to 15 years of experience in Workday Payroll (US).
  • Candidates with proven expertise in US payroll configuration, compliance, and vendor integrations.
  • Enthusiastic individuals passionate about building accurate and scalable payroll solutions.

Why Join Us?

  • Work on cutting-edge Payroll (US) projects impacting global businesses.
  • Opportunity to grow across multiple domains and technologies.
  • Collaborative, innovation-driven culture with Pan-India opportunities.

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About us
Cognizant (Nasdaq: CTSH) is an AI Builder and technology services provider, building the bridge between AI investment and enterprise value by building full-stack AI solutions for our clients. Our deep industry, process and engineering expertise enables us to build an organization’s unique context into technology systems that amplify human potential, realize tangible returns and keep global enterprises ahead in a fast-changing world. See how at www.cognizant.com or @cognizant.

Additional employment information

Compensation information is accurate as of the date of this posting. Cognizant reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.

Applicants may be required to attend interviews in person or by video conference. In addition, candidates may be required to present their current state or government issued ID during each interview.

Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer. Your application and candidacy will not be considered based on race, color, sex, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

If you have a disability that requires reasonable accommodation to search for a job opening or submit an application, please email [email protected] for roles based in the Americas or [email protected] for roles based in India.

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