Payroll Analyst (Location Flexibility)

RSM US LLP•Minneapolis, MN

9d•$61,400 - $101,800•Hybrid

About The Position

The Payroll Analyst ensures accurate and timely global payroll processing and reporting, compliance with applicable payroll regulations, and continuous improvement of payroll operations. The role supports multi-country payroll activities and requires attention to detail, analytical skills, and cross-functional collaboration with HR, Finance, and external vendors. The analyst processes U.S. domestic, Canadian, and other global payrolls, including international assignee and shadow payrolls, and serves as the Canada payroll subject matter expert. The role also manages complex expatriate payroll components and supports payroll tax filings, reconciliations, and year-end reporting. The position is aligned to an RSM office and generally follows a hybrid workstyle, with in-person collaboration when it supports clients, teams, development, or relationship-building. Some roles may be virtual or primarily on-site depending on role requirements, team priorities, and client needs. The compensation range is $61,400–$101,800. Selected candidates are eligible for a discretionary bonus based on firm and individual performance. RSM offers a competitive benefits and compensation package; details are available through its total rewards information.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
2–4 years of payroll experience, preferably in a multi-state or international environment.
Knowledge of federal and state wage and hour laws, tax regulations, and payroll best practices.
1–2 years of full payroll cycle experience in Workday.
Strong understanding of U.S. payroll and taxation.
Demonstrated experience supporting end-to-end Canadian payroll processing, reconciliations, year-end activities, and compliance requirements.
Experience with international payroll practices.
Proficiency in Excel, including VLOOKUP and Pivot Tables, for payroll calculations and reporting.
Detail-oriented, with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Strong communication skills for employee support and cross-functional collaboration.
Ability to handle confidential information with integrity.
Experience using AI tools to support payroll processing, auditing, research, and process improvement.

Nice To Haves

CPP or FPC certification from PayrollOrg (formerly the American Payroll Association).
Knowledge of Global Mobility Payroll or payroll processing for expatriates.
Experience working with global mobility tax providers on expatriate compensation management.
Familiarity with ServiceNow and ADP SmartCompliance HRIS systems.

Responsibilities

Process and reconcile multi-country payrolls, including U.S. domestic, Canada, other global payrolls, international assignee (expat/inpat), and shadow payrolls.
Serve as the Canada payroll subject matter expert, supporting end-to-end processing, reconciliations, year-end activities, and compliance requirements.
Manage expatriate allowances, hypothetical taxes, tax equalization, and gross-ups.
Act as a primary contact for third-party payroll tax vendors, such as ADP, to support accurate tax filing, wage reconciliations, and year-end reporting.
Prepare and support monthly, quarterly, and annual tax filings and reconciliations.
Ensure payroll procedures comply with federal, state, local, Canadian, and applicable global payroll requirements.
Maintain current knowledge of applicable laws and changes in tax legislation.
Support continuous improvement of payroll operations.