Advisor Payroll

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in India.

📋 Description

• Manage comprehensive payroll processes across multiple states in the US and provinces in Canada, both on-cycle and off-cycle, meeting strict deadlines.

• Ensure precise calculations of earnings, deductions, taxes, benefits, garnishments, and statutory payments.

• Take ownership of year-end and compliance filings, including W-2, T4/RL-1, and reconcile payroll data with the general ledger.

• Address and resolve queries and escalations from employees and stakeholders.

• Assist in the implementation of payroll systems.

• Configure, conduct parallel testing, validate, and document pay rules, earning/deduction codes, and integrations.

• Collaborate with the project team and system vendor regarding data migration, HRIS/time/GL interfaces, and transition processes.

• Develop and maintain standard operating procedures (SOPs), controls, and process documentation for the internal payroll model.

• Ensure adherence to payroll legislation and tax compliance at both the federal/state level in the US and federal/provincial level in Canada.

• Maintain accuracy regarding statutory requirements, including employment standards and leave entitlements.

• Facilitate internal and external audits along with SOX-style payroll controls.

• Oversee the pay implications of maternity, paternity, disability, FMLA, and statutory leave, coordinating with vendors and carriers.

• Assist in transitioning leave administration into the Payroll department.

• Generate payroll reports, reconciliations, and dashboards.

• Support the payroll approval matrix while promoting automation and process enhancements.

⛳️ Requirements

• A minimum of 3 years of payroll experience encompassing both US (multi-state) and Canada (multi-province) payroll operations.

• Practical experience with payroll system implementation/migration on a contemporary cloud-based payroll/HCM platform, including configuration, parallel testing, data migration, and transition.

• Strong understanding of US and Canadian payroll laws, tax regulations, and statutory obligations.

• Proficiency in advanced Excel.

• Confidence in working with payroll/HRIS data and system integrations.

• Preferred: Experience in a global or matrix organization, with exposure to EMEA/APJ payroll.

• Preferred: Experience in leave-to-pay administration (LOA, disability, statutory leave) and coordination with vendors/carriers.

• Preferred: Familiarity with time & attendance systems and GL/finance integrations.

🏝️ Benefits

• An inclusive and accessible environment for both candidates and employees.

• A strong commitment to diversity and inclusion.

• Remote work arrangement available (based in India).