Senior Payroll Specialist

iA American•Waco, TX

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

Reporting to the North American Payroll Manager, the Senior Payroll Specialist plays a key role in the accurate and compliant delivery of U.S. payroll operations across iA Financial Group subsidiaries, while contributing to strategic, cross-functional payroll initiatives. This position represents a great opportunity to showcase your skills and fully leverage your potential within a caring and trustworthy organization. Here, people and their development are at the heart of our priorities, fostering an environment that encourages collaboration and innovation.

Requirements

Holds an associate degree or a bachelor’s degree in a relevant field or any other equivalent training.
Has more than 10 years of experience in U.S. payroll or in a similar role.
Is recognized for advanced expertise in U.S. payroll processes, including multi-state payroll and federal, state, and local regulations.
Stands out for strong knowledge of the Workday Payroll module.
Demonstrates excellent critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
Shows strong adaptability, ownership, and the ability to work effectively in ambiguous environments.
Is known for exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.
Manages multiple priorities efficiently while meeting deadlines.
Communicates clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing.
Communicate and work collaboratively and transparently to build team effectiveness.
Shows a strong interest in innovation, optimization, and continuous improvement.
Maintains a high level of professionalism and confidentiality.
Is passionate about delivering outstanding internal customer service.
Demonstrates advanced proficiency with the Microsoft Suite, including advanced Excel skills (e.g., Power Query).
Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to support or take over sponsorship of employment visas at this time, including H-1B visas and participation in STEM OPT work authorizations.

Nice To Haves

Is bilingual in French and English (an asset).
Has knowledge of Canadian payroll (an asset).
Holds a Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) designation.

Responsibilities

Process U.S. payroll on a bi-weekly basis.
Track and manage employee life events such as hiring, compensation changes, service awards, leaves of absence, and terminations.
Administer special payments including board meeting fees, stock purchase plans, severance payments, and other non-standard earnings.
Participate in annual payroll processes such as bonus payments, vacation and PTO calculations, W-2 production, 1095-C and ACA reporting, and open enrollment for group insurance.
Complete and submit required payroll forms to government authorities.
Set up new state payroll accounts.
Provide payroll data and documentation to support internal and external audits.
Produce payroll reports for internal stakeholders.
Issue Records of Employment (ROEs).
Respond to Tier 2 payroll inquiries with professionalism and accuracy.
Handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion and maturity.
Ensure payroll activities are performed in compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and internal policies.
Support cross-functional payroll-related projects in collaboration with VPTC partners.
Act as a key contributor during mergers, acquisitions, business integrations, and HR practice harmonization initiatives.
Perform payroll and system testing in Workday in collaboration with the HRIS team.