Sr. Payroll Advisor

Job Title

Sr. Payroll Advisor

Job Description Summary

The Senior Payroll Advisor will lead processing payroll for our U.S. and Canada employees. This position will be responsible for the timely and accurate payroll processing for specified populations of up to 3,000 employees. The Position will report to the Payroll Manager and will align activities to the direct needs of the business.

Job Description

· Processing payroll for U.S. and Canadian employees

· Responsible for providing payroll tier 2 level support

· Responsible for aligning and educated business stakeholders on payroll processes, compliance, and activities

· Demonstrate critical thinking as well as expertise in payroll programs and processes

· Responsible for items such as: payroll taxation, jurisdictional requirements, payroll processes, employment related regulations, and best practices

· Resolve routine issues and questions within the scope of existing practices under the direction of payroll leadership

· Communicate and implement specific aspects of payroll and associated training sessions; communications for new programs

· Provide customer service to employees and effectively communicate all payroll-related information

· Manage and process payroll, identify and resolve errors

· Manage payroll allocations; provide direction to both corporate operations teams and employees in the field

· Collaborate and communication across functions including HR, IT, Finance, etc.

· Support the submission of tax, garnishments and bank files to appropriate external agencies

· Maintain confidential department records and office files in accordance with internal company procedures

· Maintain direct ownership of tasks/projects

· Create/edit ad-hoc reports within the HR/Payroll software and provide accurate data to management when requested

· Serve as the HR Payroll point of contact for employees within a geographical or functional area

· Maintain strong HR/Payroll policy knowledge

· Complete special projects/duties as assigned

Qualifications:

· Bachelor's Degree in related field

· 3-5 years of professional payroll experience

· Working with multi-jurisdictional, W2/T4 eligible employees

· System experience with Workday is preferred

· Knowledge of applicable payroll regulations, policies, and practices

· Strong Excel & Project Management experience is a plus

· Designated Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) is preferred

Cushman & Wakefield provides equal employment opportunity. Discrimination of any type will not be tolerated. Cushman & Wakefield is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law.

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