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In office (Ambattur)
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Junior · 1+ year exp
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Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Nov 3, 2026. First seen by Alion on Nov 3, 2026.

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CogNet is an Indian business process outsourcing company offering an extended office as a service. It handles US finance and accounting and treasury operations, with average associate tenure of 6 years, and hires process associates, .NET developers and AI developers. The company is based in Ambattur, Chennai, India.
Job Title: US Payroll Specialist Department: Payroll Operations Experience: 1 to 2 Years (based on business requirements) Location: Chennai Shift: US Shift / Night Shift

Job Summary We are looking for a detail-oriented and experienced US Payroll Specialist to manage end-to-end US payroll processing activities. The candidate will be responsible for payroll calculations, employee data maintenance, deduction setups, garnishment processing, and ensuring payroll accuracy while adhering to US payroll regulations, company policies, and defined timelines.

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Responsibilities Perform end-to-end US payroll processing with a high level of accuracy and adherence to established deadlines. Handle US payroll calculations, including regular, monthly, and quarterly payroll processing. Assist in managing payroll operations across multiple companies and client accounts. Ensure compliance with applicable US payroll regulations, company policies, and internal process standards. Handle employee payroll maintenance activities, including: New Hire Setup Re-hire Processing Employee Rate Changes Direct Deposit (DDP) Setup and Updates Employee Address Changes Tax Setup and Updates Process employee payroll deductions, including pre-tax and post-tax deductions. Handle garnishment setups and maintenance, including Child Support, Creditor Garnishments, and State Tax Levies. Review payroll inputs and employee records to identify discrepancies and ensure accurate payroll processing. Perform payroll validations and quality checks to minimize errors and ensure data accuracy. Maintain proper documentation and follow established Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). Coordinate with internal teams and clients to resolve payroll-related queries and discrepancies. Meet defined productivity, accuracy, and turnaround time (TAT) targets.

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