Junior Payroll Administrator

U.S. Bank

At U.S. Bancorp India, we’re on a journey to do our best. We believe it takes all of us to bring our shared ambition to life, and each person is unique in their potential. A career with U.S. Bancorp India gives you a wide, ever-growing range of opportunities to discover what makes you thrive at every stage of your career. Try new things, learn new skills and discover what you excel at—all from Day One.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

Support the monthly payroll cycle by collecting, checking and validating payroll inputs, including employee changes, absence data, deductions and other payroll adjustments.
Assist with pre-payroll checks, payroll reconciliations, payroll report validation and issue escalation.
Support payroll processing activities, including gross-to-net checks, correction files, manual updates and payroll adjustments.
Ensure bank account funding is in place with Finance Teams and salary/tax payments deposited.
Validate payslip outputs and support payslip-related employee queries.
Work with internal Payroll, Benefits, HR, Finance, and external payroll providers.
Maintain payroll documentation, records and evidence to support audit, governance and compliance requirements.
Support process documentation and knowledge article updates for benefit-related payroll processes, including employee guidance where benefits are administered through payroll or third-party platforms.
Maintain benefit administration records, supporting documentation and evidence required for audit, governance and statutory reporting.
Assist with employee queries relating to benefit deductions, taxable allowances, reimbursements and benefit-related payslip items and escalating complex cases where required.

Skills And Experience

Minimum 3 – 5 years’ payroll experience.
Experience in payroll administration, HR operations, finance operations or a similar administrative role.
India payroll knowledge required.
Strong attention to detail and accuracy when working with payroll and employee data.
Good Excel, numerical and reconciliation skills.
Ability to manage deadlines and prioritise time-sensitive work.
Strong communication skills and ability to work with multiple stakeholders.
Experience with Workday or another payroll/HR system would be beneficial.
High level of confidentiality, professionalism, and control awareness.

Key Competencies

Accuracy and attention to detail
Strong ownership and accountability
Problem-solving and critical thinking
Ability to work under pressure and meet strict payroll deadlines
Continuous improvement mindset
Advanced English communication skills (spoken and written).
Advanced proficiency in MS Office, especially Excel.
Ability to adapt to changing business needs.
Works effectively as part of a Team.

If there’s anything we can do to accommodate a disability during any portion of the application or hiring process, please refer to our disability accommodations for applicants.

Posting may be closed earlier due to high volume of applicants.

This is an U.S. Bancorp India posting. U.S. Bancorp India is a part of the U.S. Bank family.