Senior Payroll Specialist US & Canada

Job summary

Process monthly payroll for US and Canada while ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely submission. Collaborate with internal teams and external providers to validate data and respond to employee payroll inquiries.

Job details

We’re on the lookout for a detail-loving, spreadsheet-whispering, deadline-friendly Payroll Specialist to make sure that our colleagues across Europe + APAC are paid on time, every time. You will play a key role in the monthly magic that is payroll. If you like precision, love being that dependable go-to person, and you take pride in doing things right, this one’s for you. What you’ll be doing Process monthly payroll for US & Canada payrolls, ensuring accuracy, compliance and timeliness Collaborating with internal teams and external providers to collect, validate and submit payroll data Maintain accurate payroll records and support documentation for audits and compliance purposes Respond to employee questions related to payroll & payslips in a clear and professional manner Assist with payroll reporting and reconciliations, including monthly variance analysis and internal reviews Monitor legislative changes and coordinate with our external providers to ensure payroll remains compliant with local laws Adhere to our team’s KPIs and SLAs Pitching in with process improvements – we love people who say “Hey, I think this could be done simpler.” Education and Experience 5+ years of experience working with US & Canada payroll is required Bi-weekly & Weekly payroll processing is an advantage Exposure to a high transaction volume and multi-task work environment Experience in working with global HRIS & Payroll vendor systems, Workday, CloudPay and ADP are an advantage Strong interpersonal, organizational, oral, and written English communication skills required Strong analytical skills with an ability to detect inconsistencies in data Ability to work with minimal supervision Maintain confidential information when required by legal and ethical standards of professionalism to ensure privacy of employee records. We offer all employees access to a dedicated recognition platform, empowering you to celebrate achievements, share appreciation and stay connected globally.

What you’ll do

Process monthly payroll for US and Canada while ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely submission. Collaborate with internal teams and external providers to validate data and respond to employee payroll inquiries.

Requirements

Requires 5+ years of experience in US and Canada payroll processing. Candidates must possess strong analytical skills and proficiency with global HRIS and payroll vendor systems.

Benefits

• Recognition platform

Listed skills

• Data Validation · Preferred
• Compliance · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Workday · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Payroll processing
• US payroll
• Canada payroll
• Compliance
• Data validation
• Payroll reporting
• Reconciliation
• Variance analysis
• Workday
• CloudPay
• ADP
• Analytical skills
• Communication
• Organizational skills
• Confidentiality
• Payroll Reporting
• Payroll Processing
• Workday (Software)
• Professionalism
• Variance Analysis
• Ethical Standards And Conduct
• Analytical Skills
• Auditing
• Spreadsheets
• Human Resources Information System (HRIS)
• Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
• Multitasking
• Written English
• Process Improvement

Job areas

• Finance & Accounting
• Human Resources
• Administrative
• Payroll Specialist
• Payroll Specialist (General)
• Payroll Clerks
• Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks