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

The compensation range for the position in the U.S. is $96,480 to $183,240 based on a full-time schedule.  

Your actual compensation may vary depending on your geography, job-related skills and experience.  For part time roles, the compensation will be adjusted appropriately. The pay or salary range will not be below any applicable state, city or local minimum wage requirement.

There is a different applicable compensation range for the following work locations: 

California:$106,080 to $219,840 

Colorado: $96,480 to $183,240 

New York City: $115,680 to $219,840 

Washington: $106,080 to $201,480 

Washington DC:$106,080 to $201,480 

This position will be eligible for Kyndryl’s discretionary annual bonus program, based on performance and subject to the terms of Kyndryl’s applicable plans. You may also receive a comprehensive benefits package which includes medical and dental coverage, disability, retirement benefits, paid leave, and paid time off.  Note: If this is a sales commission eligible role, you will be eligible to participate in a sales commission plan in lieu of the annual discretionary bonus program.

Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.  

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Diversity is a whole lot more than what we look like or where we come from, it’s how we think and who we are. We welcome people of all cultures, backgrounds, and experiences. But we’re not doing it single-handily: Our Kyndryl Inclusion Networks are only one of many ways we create a workplace where all Kyndryls can find and provide support and advice. This dedication to welcoming everyone into our company means that Kyndryl gives you – and everyone next to you – the ability to bring your whole self to work, individually and collectively, and support the activation of our equitable culture. That’s the Kyndryl Way.

What You Can Expect

With state-of-the-art resources and Fortune 100 clients, every day is an opportunity to innovate, build new capabilities, new relationships, new processes, and new value. Kyndryl cares about your well-being and prides itself on offering benefits that give you choice, reflect the diversity of our employees and support you and your family through the moments that matter – wherever you are in your life journey. Our employee learning programs give you access to the best learning in the industry to receive certifications, including Microsoft, Google, Amazon, Skillsoft, and many more. Through our company-wide volunteering and giving platform, you can donate, start fundraisers, volunteer, and search over 2 million non-profit organizations.  At Kyndryl, we invest heavily in you, we want you to succeed so that together, we will all succeed.

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