Payroll Specialist

US Payroll Specialist, India, Remote

Shift Timings: 5:30 PM to 2:30 AM IST (8 AM to 5 PM EST)

About Elevate

Elevate LLC is a next-generation professional services platform built to partner with entrepreneurial, growth-focused accounting, tax, and advisory firms. Our mission is to empower firms and their leaders by providing capital, operational support, technology, and strategic guidance to help them scale while preserving their independence and culture.

Position Overview

We are seeking a knowledgeable and detail-oriented Payroll Specialist based in India to manage US payroll and related functions across multiple clients and platforms. This role requires a strong understanding of US payroll processes, compliance, and employee benefits, along with the ability to work independently in a fast-paced, multi-client environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Process US payrolls (weekly, biweekly, monthly) for multiple clients across various payroll platforms
• Review payroll data for accuracy, including earnings, deductions, and federal/state tax withholdings
• Maintain employee records and manage payroll-related updates and adjustments
• Monitor payroll tax liabilities and support timely US payroll tax filings and payments
• Apply for payroll tax accounts (EIN, state registrations) for new clients/entities
• Manage 401(k) contributions and ensure timely remittance
• Prepare and manage workers’ compensation reporting
• Administer employee benefits, including enrollments and changes
• Lead employee onboarding processes end-to-end for US employees
• Support annual audits and benefit reconciliation processes
• Respond to client and employee payroll-related inquiries with a high level of professionalism

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive experience in US payroll management and administration
• Experience working with multiple clients or entities (CA firms, BPOs, or payroll service providers preferred)
• Strong working knowledge of US payroll tax regulations, compliance, and benefit deductions
• Hands-on experience with payroll systems such as Paychex, Intuit, or similar
• Strong attention to detail and ability to meet multiple deadlines
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal) with US stakeholders
• Ability to work in overlapping US time zones when required

Compensation & Benefits

Compensation for this role is aligned with Indian market rates and is based on experience and expertise. We value our team members and are committed to their success and well-being. As part of our benefits and compensation package, we offer:

• Health Insurance (Medical coverage)
• Provident Fund (PF)
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Company Holidays
• Discretionary Performance Bonus
• Flexible / Remote working environment