Human Resources Associate - Payroll

ZS is a professional services firm that works side by side with companies to help develop and deliver products that drive customer value and company results. From R&D to portfolio strategy, customer insights, marketing and sales strategy, operations and technology, we leverage our deep industry expertise and leading-edge analytics to create solutions that work in the real world. Our most valuable asset is our people—a fact that’s reflected in our values-driven organization in which new perspectives are integral and new ideas are celebrated. ZSers are passionately committed to helping companies and their customers thrive in industries ranging from healthcare and life sciences, to high-tech, financial services, travel and transportation, and beyond. ZS Corporate Support Teams operate the firm’s core internal enterprise functions. Our global teams comprise team-oriented, pragmatic and results-driven people who thrive in a challenging work environment. Our people come from diverse backgrounds but share a passion for quality customer service and dedication—whether our customer is a client or another ZS employee. Human Resources develops and executes successful recruiting programs, learning and expertise-development initiatives, strategic staffing assignments, effective reporting and analytics, performance management processes, and work-life benefits and operations. HUMAN RESOURCES ASSOCIATE/PAYROLL We seek an experienced, professional Payroll Associate in our Pune, India office. The payroll associate will serve on a team that administers Payroll and Benefits services. This position reports to the Human Resources Manager - Operations. Responsibilities: Payroll administration using DayForce (a Ceridian product); 401(k) deferral setup and file transmission review; Signing bonus administration; Exit package/COBRA administration; Employment verifications and unemployment claims response; Worker’s Compensation and ergonomic evaluation administration; Reconciliation of benefits billing; Annual audit reporting support; Additional responsibilities could include involvement with benefits enrollment; Perform other duties as assigned. Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Finance or other related field required; Up to 3 years of professional experience, preferably in payroll or benefits administration; Thorough knowledge of, and experience with, an automated payroll system with multi-office locations; Knowledge of payroll tax requirements and procedures, experience in multi-state payroll processing desirable; Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint); Strong attention to detail and good time management skills; Effective written and verbal communication skills, as well as the ability to work and communicate across multiple levels of the organization; Eagerness to contribute in a team-oriented culture, but with a large degree of autonomy; Strong work ethic and initiative; Ability to maintain professionalism in a fast-paced, sometimes stressful environment; Experience working in a role that requires a high degree of confidentiality and/or dealing with sensitive information. ZS is a global consulting firm. Fluency in English is required; additional fluency in at least one European or Asian language is desirable. Candidates must possess or be able to obtain work authorization for their intended country of employment. An on-line application, including a full set of transcripts (official or unofficial), is required to be considered. ZS offers a competitive compensation package with salary and bonus incentives, plus an attractive benefits package. ZS is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing equal employment and advancement opportunities without regard to any class protected by applicable law. ZS is committed to providing and maintaining a safe workplace. Must have received or be willing to receive the COVID-19 vaccination by date of hire to be considered. Proof of vaccination will be required. Religious/Medical Exemptions can be requested on a limited basis upon hire. NO AGENCY CALLS, PLEASE.