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Senior Payroll Specialist US & Canada

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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.

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