Optum is a global organization that delivers care, aided by technology to help millions of people live healthier lives. The work you do with our team will directly improve health outcomes by connecting people with the care, pharmacy benefits, data and resources they need to feel their best. Here, you will find a culture guided by inclusion, talented peers, comprehensive benefits and career development opportunities. Come make an impact on the communities we serve as you help us advance health optimization on a global scale. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

Position Title: Payroll Specialist

Department(s)Corporate Human Capital

Positions in this function are responsible for design and operational plans to manage payroll processing. Addresses strategic and tactical issues pertinent to delivery of Payroll and Operations services. Develops, maintains and delivers tools and processes related to Payroll data, reporting, payroll tax and accounting, and contingent workforce information. Work is frequently completed without established procedures.

Primary Responsibilities:
Collation and validation of payroll inputs received from various sources
Collection/validation of Flexi Salary Reimbursement claim documents and preparation of payroll input sheet for the same
Validation of income tax proof documents and preparation of input sheet to be considered for payroll
Preparation/collation of inputs from various source documents/emails for final pay calculation of resigned employees
Validation of final pay calculation reports and preparation of journal entries
Validation of payroll reports and performing reconciliations to ensure accuracy
Coordination with respective company finance team for timely disbursement of salary
Record/document management for all compliance requirements attached with payroll (Provident Fund, Income Tax, Employee State Insurance and Professional Tax) and monthly reporting
Coordination with bank and finance team for timely distribution of salary to employees
Closing all service requests assigned to Payroll Tier 2 in CRM within SLA
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with all level of employees
Troubleshoot and work with Tier-1 and other support functions in resolving employee queries
Coordination with finance team to ensure timely payment of salary.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with all level of employees
Participate in special projects in Payroll & Separation
Supports business initiatives as assigned by manager
Works independently
May act as a resource for others
May coordinate others' activities
Comply with the terms and conditions of the employment contract, company policies and procedures, and any and all directives (such as, but not limited to, transfer and/or re-assignment to different work locations, change in teams and/or work shifts, policies in regard to flexibility of work benefits and/or work environment, alternative work arrangements, and other decisions that may arise due to the changing business environment). The Company may adopt, vary or rescind these policies and directives in its absolute discretion and without any limitation (implied or otherwise) on its ability to do so

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree or equivalent in any subject, preferably commerce
3+ years of experience in processing and/or providing support for India payroll
Extensive work experience within own function
Good understanding of payroll related statutory requirements and rules/laws (PF, PT, ESI, Income Tax, Gratuity, Bonus, etc.)
Ability to work in a fast paced environment and manage multiple tasks
Good customer service orientation and communication skills
Growing analytical skills and problem solving skills
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite - Especially EXCEL and PowerPoint
Good written and verbal communication skills

At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyone - of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location and income - deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalized groups and those with lower incomes. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes - an enterprise priority reflected in our mission.

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