Sr. Payroll Advisor
Cushman & Wakefield • Saint Louis, Missouri • Full Time
Posted on Wed, Sep 16, 2026
Job Title Sr. Payroll Advisor Job Description Summary 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 RESPONSIBILITIES • 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, analyze data to 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 Cushman & Wakefield also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health, vision, and dental insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life, and disability insurance programs, and paid and unpaid time away from work. In addition to a comprehensive benefits package, Cushman and Wakefield provide eligible employees with competitive pay, which may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, total hours worked, job type, business line, and applicability of collective bargaining agreements. The compensation that will be offered to the successful candidate will depend on factors such as whether the position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement, the geographic area in which the work will be performed, market pay rates in that area, and the candidate’s experience and qualifications. The company will not pay less than minimum wage for this role. The compensation for the position is: $25.75 - $30.29 Cushman & Wakefield is an Equal Opportunity employer to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. Discrimination of any type will not be tolerated. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position at Cushman & Wakefield, please call the ADA line at 1-888-365-5406 or email Accommodations@cushwake.com . Please refer to the job title and job location when you contact us. INCO: “Cushman & Wakefield”
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