Sr. Payroll Analyst

Job Description

We are seeking a Senior Payroll Analyst to support complex payroll operations across North America and international markets for our financial services client. This role will play a critical part in ensuring accurate, compliant, and timely payroll processing while partnering closely with HR, Finance, Benefits, and external vendors. The ideal candidate is highly analytical, detail-oriented, and experienced managing payroll across multiple jurisdictions in a fast-paced, evolving environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Execute and support payroll operations across the U.S., Canada, Caribbean, and other global locations, ensuring accurate and timely payroll processing
• Process and review semi-monthly payrolls for salaried and hourly employees using Workday and ADP
• Partner with internal stakeholders and external payroll providers to resolve payroll discrepancies and maintain service excellence
• Lead payroll reconciliations and collaborate with Finance to ensure payroll accounts are accurately balanced to the general ledger
• Support payroll audits, year-end activities, tax filings, reconciliations, and the issuance of required payroll documentation, including W-2s and T4s
• Provide payroll support related to employee benefits, leaves of absence, and other payroll-impacting events
• Assist with payroll activities associated with mergers, acquisitions, and organizational changes
• Investigate and resolve complex payroll issues while ensuring compliance with payroll regulations, internal policies, and data privacy requirements
• Identify opportunities for process improvements, automation, and operational efficiencies
• Serve as a subject matter expert and trusted resource on payroll policies, procedures, and systems

Qualifications

• Postsecondary education in Human Resources, Business, Accounting, or a related field, or equivalent experience
• 5–8 years of progressive payroll experience, preferably within a multi-location or global organization
• Strong hands-on experience with end-to-end payroll processing, including Workday and ADP
• Thorough knowledge of U.S. and Canadian payroll regulations and compliance requirements
• Experience working with outsourced payroll vendors and managing issue resolution
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and reconciliation skills
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities with a high level of attention to detail
• Experience supporting payroll activities related to mergers and acquisitions and/or global payroll operations is a plus

Compensation & Schedule

• Salary: $100,000–$120,000 annually
• Full-time
• Schedule and work arrangement to be discussed