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HR - Time & Attendance Manager

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HR - Time & Attendance Manager

Pune, IndiaPeople & HRPosted Oct 8, 2026

Job Summary:

Leads payroll processing activities for specific payroll groups including the preparation, processing and balancing of payroll. Ensures the completeness of information from data interfaces and manual data sources. Supports payroll processing activities utilizing internal or external payroll technologies. Administers and reviews allowances and withholdings, taxes and other income and deductions.

Key Responsibilities:

Ensures that payroll is prepared according to internal processes and payments are calculated and paid accurately and timely; ensures that proper taxes and other deductions are withheld. Reviews the issuance of checks, preparation of off-cycle or replacement checks, and maintenance of payroll system information; reviews the information prepared for general ledger entries and other accounting and financial reporting activities associated with payroll. Leads the review and preparation of data necessary for the filing of payroll-related tax returns and miscellaneous withholding forms, ensures generation of year-end reports. Serves as an internal and external resource on payroll related inquiries. Leads continuous improvement projects and initiatives; supports the development and maintenance of payroll process documentation. Ensures compliance with internal controls on payroll systems and compliance with tax and other payroll related legislation. Coaches and mentors less experienced payroll administrators. May provide supervision to payroll teams including assigning work according to availability, skills, and developmental needs; assesses performance and provides feedback to direct reports.

Competencies:

Being resilient - Rebounding from setbacks and adversity when facing difficult situations.

Communicates effectively - Developing and delivering multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences.

Customer focus - Building strong customer relationships and delivering customer-centric solutions.

Decision quality - Making good and timely decisions that keep the organization moving forward.

Demonstrates self-awareness - Using a combination of feedback and reflection to gain productive insight into personal strengths and weaknesses.

Ensures accountability - Holding self and others accountable to meet commitments.

Compensation and Benefits Administration - Translates Cummins plan design, statutory and tax requirements in the communication and delivery of compensation and benefit programs.

Human Resources Consulting - Collaborates with partners to observe the environment and apply sound judgment informed by knowledge, skills, and experiences to diagnose, identify and optimize opportunities to provide holistic solutions, while balancing the needs of stakeholders, primarily employees, with those of the organization.

Human Resources Data Management - Acts on people data to ensure completeness, accuracy and compliance with company policy and legislative requirements.

Mobility Administration - Implements and administrates operational processes to ensure the seamless movement of talent in alignment with applicable policies, taxation, immigration laws, global cash payroll, local legislation and internal controls procedures.

Payroll Administration - Translates company policies, tax and legislative requirements in the delivery of accurate and timely employee payments and reporting; ensures compliance with applicable regulations and internal control procedures.

Data Analytics - Discovers, interprets and communicates qualitative and quantitative data; determines conclusions relying on knowledge of business or functional frameworks; simultaneously applies statistics, data validity, data visualization, and problem solving approaches to effectively extract meaningful patterns and business insights; presents conclusions and outcomes that enable data driven business decisions.

Values differences - Recognizing the value that different perspectives and cultures bring to an organization.

Education, Licenses, Certifications:

College, university, or equivalent degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field or equivalent experience required.

Experience:

Intermediate level of relevant work experience required.

1-3 years of UKG Pro WFM/ Kronos experience.

1-2 years of customer service experience for a large organization and/or in a fast-paced environment.

Proficient in Microsoft Excel.

Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills.

Commitment to continuous learning and understanding of work and leave regulations.

Professional attitude and strong communication skills.

Demonstrate time management and organizational skills to work efficiently while maintaining quality standards.

Able to prioritize workload and meet payroll processing deadlines.

Job Human Resources

Organization Cummins Inc.

Role Category On-site with Flexibility

Job Type Exempt - Experienced

ReqID 2439997

Relocation Package No

100% On-Site No

About Cummins

At Cummins, we believe people should feel continuously challenged and engaged, making meaningful contributions and growing in their careers.

Size: 10,000+ employees
Industry: Engineering

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