Senior Payroll Administrator

Job Summary

To support a growing organization, the full-time Senior Payroll Administrator will focus on end-to-end payroll operations for North America's remote workforce, ensuring compliance, accuracy, and continuous improvement in payroll processing.

Key responsibilities

• Oversee and administer bi-weekly payroll processing for U.S. and Canadian employees, including special payment calculations and adjustments
• Investigate and resolve complex payroll discrepancies, providing guidance on compliance risks and necessary actions
• Partner with HR, Finance, and IT to enhance payroll processes and maintain audit-ready records

Required qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Human Resources, or a related discipline, or equivalent experience
• Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) or Fundamental Payroll Certification (FPC) preferred
• 5+ years of payroll administration experience in a multi-state U.S. environment
• Hands-on experience with U.S. and Canadian payroll processing and taxation requirements
• Thorough knowledge of federal, state, and local payroll laws and tax regulations