Job Title- Payroll Analyst Job Location- Brea, CA 92821 Job Duration- 05 months Pay: $38.68/hr. on W2
NOTE: This is an onsite position.
Job Description: The Senior Payroll Specialist serves as a key point of contact for employee inquiries and issue resolution. This position reports to Payroll Manager- Americas and is part of the Corporate organization.
In this role, you will have the opportunity to:
Process complex multi-country payrolls with precision and timeliness. Ensure compliance with federal, state/provincial, and local payroll regulations. Manage off-cycle payments, adjustments, and final pay calculations. Prepare and submit required filings and reports (e.g., W-2, T4).
Validate and correct payroll data prior to processing. Escalate and resolve payroll discrepancies. Recommend process improvements and automation opportunities. Interpret payroll policies across jurisdictions.
Maintain and audit employee payroll records, including tax withholdings, benefits, and direct deposits. Conduct regular audits to ensure data accuracy and resolve discrepancies.
Collaborate on payroll system upgrades, integrations, and configuration to ensure regional consistency. Support the rollout of standardized payroll workflows across the Americas.
Support documentation and implementation of standardized payroll procedures. Provide input on harmonization milestones and system enhancements.
The essential requirements of the job include:
Bachelor’s degree in accounting or business or minimum 7 years of related payroll experience.
Strong knowledge of payroll regulations across the U.S., Canada, and LATAM.
5+ years of experience processing complex payroll, in a multi-state environment.
It would be a plus if you also possess previous experience in:
Proficiency in payroll systems such as ADP, Workday, SAP, or Dayforce.
Spanish and/or Portuguese language skills preferred for LATAM support.
Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy in data entry and reconciliation.
Effective communication skills for engaging with employees and cross-functional stakeholders.
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, multi-country operational environment.
Proven problem-solving abilities to troubleshoot payroll issues and implement solutions.
Numbers & Facts
Location
Brea, CA
Skills
ADPunmatched
Accountingunmatched
Analysis Skillsunmatched
Auditingunmatched
Automationunmatched
Communication Skillsunmatched
Cross-Functionalunmatched
Data Entryunmatched
Data Qualityunmatched
Detail Orientedunmatched
Identify Issuesunmatched
Maintain Complianceunmatched
Payroll Administrationunmatched
Payroll Managementunmatched
Payroll Software/Servicesunmatched
Portuguese Languageunmatched
Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
Process Improvementunmatched
Reconciliationunmatched
Regulationsunmatched
SAPunmatched
Spanish Languageunmatched
Support Documentationunmatched
System Integration (SI)unmatched
Systems Administration/Managementunmatched
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