Job Title: Payroll and Customer Support Representative (CPP/SHRM)

Chennai, TN India

About Us

We are a U.S.-based company that partners with organizations relying on Worklio, a comprehensive platform for managing payroll, taxes, HR, and compliance. Our support team ensures a smooth experience for our partners by helping with onboarding, payroll processing, tax issues, and general platform guidance.

Role Overview

As a Payroll and Customer Support Representative, you will serve as a key contact for our partners, assisting them with platform-related questions and U.S. payroll issues. You’ll be responsible for resolving support tickets, guiding users through complex tasks, and escalating technical issues to our DevOps team when needed.

Key Responsibilities

  • Respond to partner support tickets related to:
    • Payroll processing
    • U.S. tax filings
    • Onboarding and offboarding
    • Employee documents (W-2s, W-4s, I-9s)
    • General Worklio platform use
  • Troubleshoot issues, resolve inquiries, and escalate to DevOps if necessary
  • Ensure compliance with U.S. payroll and employment regulations
  • Clearly document issues, resolutions, and follow-up steps in the ticketing system
  • Support new partner onboarding and setup processes
  • Stay informed about updates to U.S. tax and payroll laws

Requirements

  • CPP or SHRM certification 
  • 5+ years of experience in U.S. payroll operations or support
  • Knowledge of U.S. payroll tax regulations (federal, state, local)
  • Excellent English communication skills (written and verbal)
  • Ability to work night shifts (U.S. hours)
  • Strong troubleshooting and documentation skills

Nice to Have

  • Experience with Worklio or similar HRIS/payroll platforms (e.g., ADP, Gusto, Paychex)
  • Familiarity with tools like Zendesk, Jira, Slack
  • Experience supporting SaaS or PEO platforms

What We Offer

  • Competitive USD-based salary
  • Remote work flexibility
  • Training on our platform and systems
  • A growing, supportive global team
  • Long-term career potential in HR/payroll tech