Senior Payroll Analyst

Air Liquide•Montreal, QC

About The Position

The Senior Payroll Analyst is a key member of the NAM Payroll team, responsible for ensuring accurate and timely payroll processing for employees in the United States and Canada. This role involves complex payroll calculations, audits, system testing, and project support, with a focus on compliance and efficiency. The Senior Payroll Analyst will work closely with the Senior Payroll Manager to streamline processes and provide expert guidance to the payroll team.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
Minimum of 5+ years of experience in payroll processing, with a focus on US and Canadian payroll.
Strong knowledge of US and Canadian payroll regulations and compliance requirements, including California labor laws.
Proficient in Microsoft Excel and other payroll-related software.
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Workday payroll system is highly preferred.
Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) or equivalent certification is a plus.
Experience with expat payroll and gross up calculations.

Responsibilities

Conduct thorough audits of pay runs to identify and rectify errors, ensuring accuracy and compliance with all applicable regulations.
Process and reconcile EIB data, ensuring accurate input of earnings and deductions.
Maintain and update ACAS data, ensuring accurate compensation calculations and reporting.
Process and reconcile payroll related to the LTI program for both US and Canadian employees.
Calculate and process dividend payments for eligible employees in the US and Canada.
Manage and process vacation payouts, particularly for the last pay period in January, ensuring compliance with US and Canadian regulations, including specific California labor laws.
Calculate and process payouts for bank time and sick days, ensuring accurate reporting and compliance.
Participate in annual Workday system reviews and testing, ensuring accurate configuration and functionality.
Run full pay runs for expatriate employees, including housing and gross-up calculations, ensuring accurate and timely payments.
Execute month-end payroll processes, including accurate remittance of taxes and other deductions.
Consolidate payroll accounts for tax remittances in Canada (including WCB and EHT), ensuring accurate and timely payments.
Provide guidance and support to payroll analysts, assisting with complex payroll issues and ensuring team efficiency.
Participate in payroll-related projects, including system implementations, process improvements, and compliance initiatives.