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Senior Payroll Analyst

United States, Troy · Job Posted February 20, 2026
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As Senior Payroll Analyst in a fast-paced tech environment, you will join payroll operations across multiple regions (Costa Rica, U.S., and Canada), ensuring accuracy, compliance, and efficiency. You’ll collaborate with cross-functional and international teams, collaborate on process improvements, and aid with strategic initiatives in payroll and finance.

Job Responsibility

  • Process multi-country payroll (CR, US, CAN) using ADP and ERP systems
  • Assist with and/or escalate payroll discrepancies
  • Answer or escalate employee payroll inquiries
  • Process complex, special and bonus payroll transactions
  • Maintain payroll documentation in accordance with company policies and audit standards
  • Support established KPIs and SLAs to improve payroll performance
  • Reconcile vendor statements and troubleshoot discrepancies
  • Ensure compliance with internal controls and financial reporting standards
  • Collaborate with internal departments, vendors, auditors, and management to support payroll operations and reporting

Requirements

  • Minimum 5 years of payroll experience, processing for 1,000+ employees, preferably in a multinational environment
  • Experience supporting payroll for U.S. and Canada
  • Experience using payroll and timekeeping systems like ADP, Paychex, Ceridian, and Oracle
  • Intermediate to advanced Excel tools experience - pivot tables, VLOOKUP, and formulas
  • Knowledge of payroll regulations, tax laws, labor laws, and compliance across various jurisdictions
  • Understands payroll-related accounting tasks including journal entries and reconciliations
  • Capable of troubleshooting and handling HRIS data
  • Creating and interpreting payroll reports, tax filings, and year-end documentation
  • Local candidates only, with ability to work on site 3 or more days/week
  • Must be legally able to work in the U.S. without requirement for visa sponsorship/transfer
  • Attention to Detail
  • Analytical Thinking
  • Communication Skills
  • Time Management
  • Customer Service
  • Team Collaboration
  • Confidentiality
  • Adaptability

What we offer

  • Hybrid work model for workplace flexibility
  • Comprehensive health, dental, and life insurance
  • Short and long-term disability coverage
  • RRSP matching for financial security
  • Flexible time-off policies for work-life balance
  • Employee assistance program for mental well-being
  • Learning benefits, including a LinkedIn Learning subscription and seminars

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