Payroll Processor

Payroll Processor

Cognizant is a large IT Consulting Firm that leverages modern technologies to transform a variety of business operations. We 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. They will ensure accuracy, confidentiality, audit readiness, and timely coordination with offshore team, customer, and vendors. Please note that this role is 100% onsite in College Station, TX. Only local candidates will be considered.

Role 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.

Desired Skills & Experience

Cognizant will only consider applicants for this position who are legally authorized to work in the United States without requiring company sponsorship now or at any time in the future.

Cognizant is one of the world's leading professional services companies, transforming clients' business, operating, and technology models for the digital era. Our unique industry-based, consultative approach helps clients envision, build, and run more innovative and efficient businesses. Headquartered in the U.S., Cognizant (a member of the NASDAQ-100 and one of Forbes World's Best Employers 2025) is consistently listed among the most admired companies in the world.

Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer. Your application and candidacy will not be considered based on race, color, sex, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, provincial or local laws.

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Language requirements vary depending on roles, but we ask that all candidates have basic English proficiency for company-wide communications purposes. For roles based in Quebec, professional English proficiency is required, as you'll deliver services to and collaborate with stakeholders outside the province who may not speak French.