Senior Payroll Analyst, North America

Overview

This role leads North America payroll operations, processing semi-monthly payroll for approximately 800 U.S. and Canadian employees while ensuring compliance with federal, state/provincial, and local requirements. The position supports accurate, timely payroll cycles, tax compliance, and reporting/analysis for business needs, with an emphasis on process improvements and cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end payroll processing for U.S. and Canadian employees (approximately 800 employees), ensuring accurate, timely, and compliant semi-monthly payroll.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state/provincial, and local payroll tax regulations and reporting requirements.
• Own payroll issue resolution by collaborating and communicating with internal and external partners.
• Partner with People Operations, Benefits, and external vendors to ensure accurate benefit deductions and payroll-related transactions.
• Serve as a subject matter expert for payroll best practices, applicable laws, and system capabilities; identify opportunities to standardize and scale payroll processes and procedures.
• Support year-end activities, including W-2s, T4s, tax filings, and audits.
• Mentor and guide Payroll Administrator.

Requirements

• BA/BS in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 7+ years of payroll processing experience, preferably across U.S. and Canadian payrolls.
• OR equivalent combination of education.
• Strong knowledge of federal and state/provincial payroll tax regulations.
• Experience with payroll systems; ADP Workforce Now experience is strongly preferred.
• Strong customer service focus with the ability to communicate effectively with all levels of the organization and partner with key stakeholders.
• Excellent attention to detail, organizational, and analytical skills.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with integrity.
• Experience working in cross-functional environments.
• Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) or equivalent designation is a plus.

Preferred Qualifications

• CPP or equivalent designation.

Compensation & Benefits

• Generous performance-based bonus plans to all eligible employees.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Retirement contributions with 100% immediate vesting (regardless of whether you contribute).
• Quarterly all-company wellness days.
• Country-specific holidays plus a day off for your birthday.
• One-time home office stipend.
• Annual professional development budget.
• Quarterly well-being stipend.
• Considerable paid parental leave.
• Employee referral bonus program.
• Other benefits (life/AD&D, disability, EAP, etc.; varies by country).

Hiring Ranges

• US Tier 1 Locations: $113,000—$151,000 USD
• US Tier 2 Locations: $103,000—$137,000 USD
• US Tier 3 Locations: $95,000—$127,000 USD

Location

North America (U.S. and Canada payroll). Specific U.S. compensation tiers vary by location tier (Tier 1, Tier 2, or Tier 3).