Global Payroll Analyst, Semperis

• Minimum 3 years of payroll accounting experience
• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting/Finance preferred
• Knowledge of applicable international, multi-state and federal payroll and related tax regulations, legislation and guidelines including writs of garnishment, child support, levies, etc
• Experience with Canada’s complex annual and ad hoc calculations as it relates to PTO payout
• Experience with Canadian ROE submissions, RRSP, QPP, CPP, etc
• Experience with U.S. federal, state, local tax withholding laws and reporting
• Experience in troubleshooting system related issues and determining corrective action(s)
• Ability to research, reconcile and resolve payroll discrepancies within tight deadlines
• Ability to prioritize work assignments and meet deadlines with conflicting priorities and frequent interruptions
• Ability to maintain a high level of professionalism, integrity, and confidentiality
• Highly proficient in Excel (Pivot Tables, V-lookups, complex datasets, etc.)
• Must be a team player
• Experience with system integrations and new implementations
• Proficiency with payroll systems (and local international processors)
• Positive attitude and proactive approach to workload management
• Experience working with different countries, cultures and across time-zones is a plus
• Working knowledge and experience with multi-state / multi-province payroll and payroll tax rules and regulations in the US (federal, state, local) and Canada (CNESST, Rev. Quebec, Ontario EHT)
• Current experience and in-depth knowledge of payroll systems and reporting functions, Paychex, ADP, Workday and Vistra Overseas Connect experience is a plus
• Payroll qualification/certification preferred. (i.e. CPP, PCP, etc.)
• Manage end-to-end payroll processing for multiple countries within the EMEA region, utilizing Vistra and Workday platforms

Desirable

• The Global Payroll Analyst will be responsible for managing the end-to-end global payroll processes (APAC, EMEA regions), ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and regional tax and labor regulations compliance
• As well as processing US and Canadian payrolls - new hires and terminations, processing off-cycle checks and adjustments, auditing payroll for accuracy, and performing GL accounting tasks. This position reports to the Director of Finance
• A successful Global Payroll Analyst consistently has a keen attention to detail and is comfortable in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficient in managing payroll across multiple countries and multiple US states and Canadian provinces with a comprehensive understanding of country specific practices, rules and tax regulations as well as US multistate and Canadian multi-province tax regulations. Maintains a high level of professionalism, confidentiality, integrity and demonstrates strong teamwork skills
• Assist in processing bi-weekly and semi-monthly multi-state and international payrolls for salaried and hourly employees and ensure the overall accuracy of employee data in multi-entity payroll processes
• Analyze payroll metrics and develop process improvement, automation, and scalability recommendations
• Collaborate with the global HR team to prepare, review and deliver the monthly international payrolls runs
• Audit employee payroll data, payments, hours, and off-cycle manual checks
• Administer new hire setup, tax form processing, timekeeping input, benefits setup, terminations, garnishments, and other functions
• Process stop, off-cycle and termination payments in addition to reversals and replacements
• Assist employees with time and attendance issues
• Handle complex payroll issues, discrepancies, and inquiries with a high level of professionalism
• Collaborate with HR and finance teams to ensure seamless integration of payroll processes across different jurisdictions
• Prepare and submit reports, including tax filings and other statutory requirements, promptly, for all international and domestic locations
• Provide support during internal and external audits related to payroll processes
• Maintain Payroll General Ledger Account Reconciliations and investigate discrepancies
• Assist with payroll related General Ledger account fluctuation explanations
• Conduct research and analysis to assist the department supervisor with special projects
• Provide prompt, friendly, and efficient customer service to employees who have questions regarding their pay, deductions, or the payroll process
• Experience with Canada’s complex annual and ad hoc calculations as it relates to PTO payout
• Experience with Canadian ROE submissions, RRSP, QPP, CPP, etc
• Experience with U.S. federal, state, local tax withholding laws and reporting
• Monitor tax notices, wage orders, and governmental correspondences; record tax payments and perform quarterly tax reconciliations in a timely manner
• Process and complete all year-end activities for US and Canada ensuring compliance with regard to filing reports, remittances and returns with appropriate tax authorities, including issuing W2’s
• Assist with internal and external audits and data gathering