US Payroll Specialist

We are looking for an experienced US Payroll Specialist to join our team in Burnaby, British Columbia. This is a long-term contract position, offering the opportunity to work in a hybrid environment with occasional in-office days. The ideal candidate will bring expertise in payroll management and a detail-oriented approach to ensure accuracy and compliance across multiple states and international entities.

Responsibilities:

• Manage payroll processing for US-based employees across multiple states, ensuring compliance with federal and state regulations.

• Handle payroll for global employees across 13 international entities, coordinating monthly payroll activities.

• Process salary adjustments, unpaid time off, and maternity/paternity top-up programs with precision.

• Perform bi-weekly payroll for North America and assist with month-end journal entries.

• Review and analyze payroll data to identify discrepancies, ensuring accurate reporting.

• Support the implementation and management of payroll software systems, including ADP Workforce Now and Ceridian Dayforce.

• Collaborate with the accounting team to ensure payroll journal entries align with financial reporting.

• Provide detailed reports and documentation to management as required.

• Address inquiries from employees regarding payroll and benefits with professionalism.

• Ensure compliance with tax regulations and benefit programs across multiple jurisdictions.