HR Professional, US/Canada Payroll

The Impact You'll Make

Join Danfoss as a Payroll Specialist (US & Canada Payroll) and play a key role in ensuring employees across North America are paid accurately, on time, and in compliance with local regulations. Your work will directly support employee experience, operational excellence, and business confidence.

Based in Oragadam, Chennai, India, you will collaborate with colleagues across HR, Finance, and external payroll partners to deliver seamless payroll operations for the United States and Canada. This role offers exposure to global processes and international stakeholder collaboration.

If you are passionate about payroll accuracy, continuous improvement, and creating great employee experiences, this is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact while growing your expertise in a global organization.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Process US and Canadian payroll activities accurately and on schedule, ensuring employees receive correct pay and benefits.
• Partner with payroll vendors, HR, and Finance teams to deliver compliant payroll operations and resolve issues efficiently.
• Maintain payroll and employee data with a strong focus on accuracy, integrity, and regulatory compliance.
• Prepare payroll reports, reconciliations, and payroll-related insights that support financial reporting and decision-making.
• Support employees with payroll-related questions, helping create a positive and trusted employee experience.
  
  

What We're Looking For

• Experience managing US and/or Canadian payroll with a solid understanding of payroll processes, taxation, and compliance requirements.
• Hands-on experience using payroll systems such as ADP, UKG, Ceridian, Workday, Paycom, or similar platforms.
• Strong analytical skills and Excel proficiency to validate payroll data, perform reconciliations, and support reporting.
• Ability to communicate effectively and collaborate across functions while managing sensitive and confidential information.
• Flexibility to work with stakeholders across time zones, including partial alignment with US business hours.
  
  

What You'll Get From Us
At Danfoss, you will be part of a purpose-driven company focused on engineering solutions that help build a more sustainable future.

You Will Have The Opportunity To

• Work with global teams and gain exposure to North American payroll operations.
• Grow your expertise through continuous learning and development opportunities.
• Contribute to meaningful work that impacts employee experience and business success.
• Collaborate in an inclusive, respectful, and high-performing environment where your ideas and contributions matter.
• Build a rewarding career at our Oragadam, Chennai location within a global organization.
  
  

Ready to Make a Difference?

If this role excites you, we’d love to hear from you! Apply now to start the conversation and learn more about where your career can go with us.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected category.