About Cognizant Corporate

Cognizant Corporate is a global community united by a shared purpose: to make a meaningful impact. We are committed to excellence and driven by outcomes that matter. Collaboration is at the heart of how we work, and our forward-thinking mindset fuels continuous learning, innovation, and growth.

At Cognizant, careers transcend titles. We empower our people to think strategically, inspire others, and lead with purpose – always guided by our core values. Join us in shaping future of business.

About The Role

As a Senior Coordinator, you will drive impactful contributions and focus on outcomes. You will be a key member of the India Payroll Operations team, collaborating with Internal teams, manager, and other support groups for performing day to day activities pertaining to payroll processing for India location employees. This role will help you to understand the components of Payroll and reimbursements, and the relevant processes which serve as key deliverable to accomplish the payroll and ensure salary credit to India employees. You can work with our vibrant people and culture all while enjoying unmatched learning opportunities in areas such as taxation, accounting and reconciliations and statutory compliance.

In This Role, You Will

Involve in transactional processing activities pertaining to salary and reimbursement.
Learn the various reimbursable flexible benefit components approval and tax proof document approvals.
Work on reconciliations and ensure accuracy in the activities done.
Embrace our vibrant culture by striving for excellence, focusing on meaningful outcomes, and collaborating effectively.
Understand various components of Payroll, tax regime and taxation concepts.

What You Must Have To Be Considered

List the most important qualifications in descending order
Display Cognizant's Values in every aspect of your work - Work as One, Dare to Innovate, Raise the Bar, Do The right Thing, & Own It
Maintain confidentiality and integrity at highest levels at workplace and display professionalism.
Showcase strong sense of ownership, intent to collaborate and work together as team
Communicate efficiently within team and other stakeholders

These will help you succeed

Integrity and confidentiality
Written and oral communication skills
Collaboration and teamwork
Innovation

Work model

We believe hybrid work is the way forward as we strive to provide flexibility wherever possible. Based on this role's business requirements, this is a hybrid position requiring 2-3 days a week in a client or Cognizant office in MEPZ premises, Chennai, Tamil Nādu. Regardless of your working arrangement, we are here to support a healthy work-life balance though our various wellbeing programs.

The working arrangements for this role are accurate as of the date of posting. This may change based on the project you're engaged in, as well as business and client requirements. Rest assured; we will always be clear about role expectations.

We're excited to meet people who share our mission and can make an impact in a variety of ways. Don't hesitate to apply, even if you only meet the minimum requirements listed. Think about your transferable experiences and unique skills that make you stand out as someone who can bring new and exciting things to this role.

Sr. Coordinator- India Payroll