Manager – US Payroll Work Shift: India Night Shift Work Type: Office-based (No Remote/Hybrid) Location: Indore Role Summary Lead and manage end-to-end US payroll operations for 40,000+ employees, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely processing. Oversee payroll team, handle complex transactions, and collaborate with HR, Finance, and vendors. Accelerated processing during holidays required. Key Responsibilities Manage full-cycle weekly and biweekly payroll for salary and hourly employees. Handle validations, reconciliations, HSDL loads, off-cycle and mass payments. Coordinate with vendors and internal teams for payroll and compliance. Prepare and analyze payroll reports; identify process improvements. Ensure adherence to policies, deadlines, and confidentiality standards. Lead and motivate payroll team; resolve employee queries promptly. Manage US and Canada payroll schedules and third-party transactions. Education & Experience Bachelor’s Degree in HR or related field. 7+ years payroll experience, including 5+ years multi-state. 3+ years managerial experience. 3+ years Oracle HCM Cloud experience. Skills Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills. Advanced Excel (VLOOKUP, Pivot Tables, Data Analysis). Knowledge of Oracle HCM Cloud, UKG, ServiceNow. Ability to manage confidential data and work under pressure. Excellent organizational and time-management skills.