Senior Lead – US Payroll, Executive Payroll

Kyndryl

. Process salaries accurately and timely according to the payroll calendar .

Posted 10/16/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in end-to-end payroll operations, ensuring compliance with global, regional, and local payroll laws while implementing payroll software solutions. Capable of driving process improvements and managing payroll budgets through data analysis and collaboration with stakeholders.

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End-To-End Payroll OperationsPayroll Compliance ManagementCloud-Based Payroll SolutionsAgile Project ManagementLean Six Sigma Methodologies

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Hard Skills

Payroll ProcessingTax ManagementData AnalysisPayroll Software ImplementationInternal ControlsForensic Payroll AuditsPredictive AnalyticsPayroll Cost TrackingCompliance KPIsPayroll Documentation

Soft Skills

Excellent Communication SkillsCustomer FocusInclusive CollaborationGrowth MindsetTeam Education

Tools & Technologies

SAPWorkdayADPEYPayroll Analytics Dashboards

Certifications & Qualifications

GDPR ComplianceSOC 1ISO 27001

Industry Keywords

Payroll ComplianceLabor LawAuditPayroll TransformationVendor SLA Management

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cloud

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Process salaries accurately and timely according to the payroll calendar
Manage taxes, employee benefits, deductions, bank transactions, payments, payslips, and payroll documentation
Ensure taxation, labor law, audit, reporting, record-keeping, and data-security compliance
Implement and integrate payroll software with HR and finance systems
Support and drive global payroll systems implementation and transformation projects
Collaborate with internal stakeholders and external vendors for seamless project execution
Identify opportunities to streamline processes and optimize payroll operations
Analyze data to mitigate risks, identify trends, and inform project planning
Support HR Services with Level 2 payroll query and issue resolution
Ensure team awareness of operating rhythms and procedures
Use metrics, SLAs, analytics, and dashboards to improve efficiency
Manage incidents
Interpret and apply pay policies for vacation, leave, disability, workers’ compensation, union contracts, withholding exemptions, and government regulations
Coordinate third-party payroll system implementations and upgrades
Maintain compliance with changing federal and state payroll requirements
Support employee offboarding in coordination with former employees, labor unions, and internal teams

Requirements

What you’ll need

Hands-on working knowledge and demonstrated outcomes in end-to-end payroll operations
Ability to drive payroll standardization to global SOPs while ensuring local compliance
Knowledge of industry best practices
Ability to adopt agile project management principles for payroll transformation
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to educate teams on new payroll processes and technologies
Knowledge of global, regional, and local payroll laws
Experience implementing internal controls, audits, and forensic payroll audits
Knowledge of GDPR, SOC 1, ISO 27001, and other security standards
Experience with cloud-based payroll solutions such as SAP, Workday, ADP, and EY
Ability to track payroll cost, accuracy, efficiency, cycle times, employee experience, and compliance KPIs
Predictive analytics for forecasting labor and payroll costs
Lean Six Sigma process improvement methodologies
Vendor SLA management and global workforce compliance
Fiscal competence to manage payroll budgets
Growth mindset, customer focus, inclusive collaboration, and commitment to personal and professional development

Benefits

Comp & perks

Opportunities for professional and personal growth
Employee learning programs and access to certifications, including Microsoft, Google, Amazon, Skillsoft, and many more
Company-wide volunteering and giving platform
Medical or religious accommodation for COVID-19 vaccination requirements when eligible
Flexible support for employees and their families through benefits that offer choice
Employee referral program