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Cognizant · 14 hours ago

Payroll Processor

Cognizant is a large IT Consulting Firm that leverages modern technologies to transform a variety of business operations. They are searching for a Payroll Processor who will be responsible for payroll document management, manual check processing, audit support, and compliance communications across U.S. payroll operations.

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Responsibilities

Manage end‑to‑end intake, scanning, routing, and reconciliation of payroll and compliance documents
Coordinate with offshore teams by creating tickets and sharing scanned documentation and reports
Process manual payroll checks, maintain state‑level check inventory, and manage FedEx dispatch and tracking
Perform payroll audits, including review of timecards, attendance, and payroll inputs
Maintain audit sheets and track audit outcomes within Oracle systems
Cross‑verify employee and payroll data between Oracle and SuccessFactors; resolve discrepancies
Execute payroll corrections and employee lifecycle updates (compensation, transfers, promotions, address, and entity changes)
Review and manage confidential documents such as W‑2s, garnishments, tax records, and payroll checks
Prepare and distribute employee communications, including benefits, termination, WC, MSO, VOE, and state‑specific notices
Support Accounts Payable document routing and FedEx label management
Ensure compliance, data accuracy, and confidentiality across all activities

Qualification

U.S. payroll operationsADPOracle PayrollDocument managementAudit supportCompliance awarenessData confidentialityFedEx logisticsManual check processingCoordination skillsAttention to detail

Required

At least a High School diploma or equivalent is required, bachelor's degree is preferred
2.5-4 years of experience in U.S. payroll operations, audits, and document management
Working knowledge of ADP, Oracle Payroll, Oracle FBI, and SuccessFactors
Strong attention to detail, compliance awareness, and data confidentiality
Experience coordinating with offshore team, customer, and external vendor
Familiarity with FedEx logistics and manual check processing preferred
Ensure accuracy, confidentiality, audit readiness, and timely coordination with offshore team, customer, and vendors

Preferred

bachelor's degree
Familiarity with FedEx logistics and manual check processing

Company

Cognizant

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Cognizant is a professional services company that helps clients alter their business, operating, and technology models for the digital era.

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$0.24M
Key Investors
Summit Financial Wealth Advisors
2025-03-08Post Ipo Equity
2016-11-18Post Ipo Equity· $0.24M
1998-06-19IPO

Leadership Team

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Ravi Kumar S
Chief Executive Officer
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Anil Cheriyan
CTO / EVP Strategy & Technology
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