Optum is a global organization that delivers care, aided by technology to help millions of people live healthier lives. The work you do with our team will directly improve health outcomes by connecting people with the care, pharmacy benefits, data and resources they need to feel their best. Here, you will find a culture guided by inclusion, talented peers, comprehensive benefits and career development opportunities. Come make an impact on the communities we serve as you help us advance health optimization on a global scale. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.
Position Title: Payroll Specialist
Department(s): Corporate Human Capital
Reports to Payroll Manager
Primary Responsibilities:
- Collation and validation of payroll inputs received from various sources
- Collection/validation of Flexi Salary Reimbursement claim documents and preparation of payroll input sheet for the same
- Validation of income tax proof documents and preparation of input sheet to be considered for payroll.
- Preparation/collation of inputs from various source documents/emails for final pay calculation of resigned employees
- Validation of final pay calculation reports and preparation of journal entries
- Validation of payroll reports and performing reconciliations to ensure accuracy
- Coordination with respective company finance team for timely disbursement of salary
- Record/document management for all compliance requirements attached with payroll (Provident Fund, Income Tax, Employee State Insurance and Professional Tax) and monthly reporting
- Closing all service requests assigned to Payroll Tier 2 in CRM within SLA
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with all level of employees
- Troubleshoot and work with Tier-1 and other support functions in resolving employee queries
- Coordination with finance team to ensure timely payment of salary
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with all level of employees
- Participate in special projects in Payroll & Separation
- Supports business initiatives as assigned by manager
- Comply with the terms and conditions of the employment contract, company policies and procedures, and any and all directives (such as, but not limited to, transfer and/or re-assignment to different work locations, change in teams and/or work shifts, policies in regard to flexibility of work benefits and/or work environment, alternative work arrangements, and other decisions that may arise due to the changing business environment). The Company may adopt, vary or rescind these policies and directives in its absolute discretion and without any limitation (implied or otherwise) on its ability to do so
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent in any subject, preferably commerce
- 3+ years of experience in processing and/or providing support for India payroll
- Good understanding of payroll related statutory requirements and rules/laws (PF, PT, ESI, Income Tax, Gratuity, Bonus, etc.)
- Ability to work in a fast paced environment and manage multiple tasks
- Good customer service orientation and communication skills
- Growing analytical skills and problem solving skills
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite - Especially EXCEL and PowerPoint
- Good written and verbal communication skills
At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyone - of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location and income - deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalized groups and those with lower incomes. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes - an enterprise priority reflected in our mission.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent in any subject, preferably commerce
- 3+ years of experience processing or supporting India payroll
- Understanding of payroll statutory requirements, including PF, PT, ESI, Income Tax, Gratuity, and Bonus
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple tasks
- Good customer service orientation and communication skills
- Analytical and problem-solving skills
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel and PowerPoint
- Good written and verbal communication skills
Optum Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Parental & Family Support — Paid parental leave (six weeks), paid caregiver leave (up to two weeks), Bright Horizons back-up care, and adoption assistance up to $10,000 are prominently included. Feedback suggests these family supports meaningfully aid work-life balance and are often highlighted as strengths.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) with company match is available to all employees, including part-time staff, alongside other financial protections like disability and life insurance. Feedback suggests broad access and matching make retirement support a core pillar of the package.
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Equity Value & Accessibility — An Employee Stock Purchase Plan offers discounted company stock, with some roles also eligible for sign-on or performance bonuses. Feedback suggests the ESPP is a standout financial perk that helps employees build ownership over time.
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What We Do
Optum, part of the UnitedHealth Group family of businesses, is a global organization that delivers care, aided by technology to help millions of people live healthier lives. The work you do with our team will directly improve health outcomes by connecting people with the care, pharmacy benefits, data and resources they need to feel their best. Here, you will find a culture guided by inclusion, talented peers, comprehensive benefits and career development opportunities. Come make an impact on the communities we serve as you help us advance health optimization on a global scale. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together. At Optum, we support your well-being with an understanding team, extensive benefits and rewarding opportunities. By joining us, you’ll have the resources to drive system transformation while we help you take care of your future. We recognize the power of connection to drive change, improve efficiency and make a difference in health care. Join a team where your skills and ideas can make an impact and where collaboration is key to creating technology that produces healthier outcomes.
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