Senior Payroll Analyst, North America

Role overview Manage semi-monthly payroll operations for approximately 800 employees across the United States and Canada. The role is responsible for accurate, timely payments and regulatory compliance, while also resolving payroll issues, supporting year-end processes, and improving procedures as the organization grows. It includes collaboration with People Operations, Benefits, and external providers, as well as guidance for a payroll administrator.

Responsibilities - Process end-to-end U.S. and Canadian payroll, ensuring accurate and timely semi-monthly cycles. - Apply federal, state, provincial, and local payroll tax rules and reporting requirements. - Investigate and resolve payroll issues with internal teams and external partners. - Coordinate benefit deductions and payroll-related transactions with People Operations, Benefits, and vendors. - Support year-end work, including tax forms, filings, and audits. - Improve and standardize payroll processes, advise on systems and practices, and mentor a payroll administrator.

Requirements - At least seven years of payroll processing experience, preferably covering both U.S. and Canadian payroll. - Degree in business, accounting, finance, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. - Strong knowledge of U.S. and Canadian payroll tax regulations. - Experience with payroll systems; ADP Workforce Now is preferred. - Strong attention to detail, organization, and analytical skills. - Effective communication and service skills, discretion with confidential information, and experience working across teams.

Nice to have A Certified Payroll Professional credential or equivalent designation.

Benefits and work setup Benefits include performance-based bonuses, medical, dental, and vision coverage, immediately vested retirement contributions, paid parental leave, and a home office stipend. The package also lists wellness days, a birthday day off, professional development and well-being budgets, and other country-dependent benefits.