Payroll Specialist

Join our team as a Payroll Specialist, where you will play a critical role in supporting our payroll operations across North America. You will analyze, audit, and process automated batch payrolls for the US, while also maintaining the technical proficiency to support Canadian payroll data processing. The ideal candidate will have a strong focus on data accuracy, time card auditing, and resolving complex payroll discrepancies. You will also be responsible for researching regulatory tax updates and building custom reports to support HR and Finance workflows.

• Analyzing, auditing, and processing automated batch payrolls for the US using ADP Enterprise Payroll while maintaining the technical proficiency to support Canadian payroll data processing.
• Executing, analyzing, and reconciling the full-cycle, bi-weekly automated batch payroll for all US employees and maintaining operational readiness to analyze, audit, and process Canadian payroll.
• Researching regulatory payroll questions and staying updated on US and Canadian compliance updates to ensure system configuration accuracy.
• 3+ years of experience in a payroll analysis, auditing, or processing role handling US payroll with exposure to Canadian payroll
• FPC/CPP (Certified Payroll Professional) in the US, or PCP/PLP (Payroll Compliance Professional) in Canada is highly desirable
• Proficiency with US ADP Enterprise Payroll and Canada ADP Workforce Now
• Solid understanding of US labor laws, tax setups, and statutory withholdings, with a foundational understanding of Canadian compliance
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (VLOOKUPs, Pivot Tables, formulas, data macros) and standard MS Office applications
• Bachelor's Degree with 3+ years of experience in a payroll analysis, auditing, or processing role handling
• Uncompromising attention to detail, strong problem-solving capabilities, organizational accountability, and excellent collaborative communication skills
• Experience leveraging AI tools to optimize payroll workflows, automate routine data checks, or analyze large datasets is highly desirable
• Ability to work autonomously, audit data independently, and manage tasks effectively in a remote environment. Flexibility to work overtime as required to meet strict payroll reporting and processing deadlines
• Legal authorization to work in the U.S. indefinitely is required. Employer work permit sponsorship is not available for this position