Sr Payroll Analyst

Sr Payroll Analyst

Our client, a leading Medical Device manufacturing company, is looking for a Sr Payroll Analyst. This is for an initial duration of four months and is located at Brea, CA. Job Title: Sr Payroll Analyst Reference ID: 26-05130 Location: Brea, CA Duration: Four months Job Type: Contract (Candidates must be able to work on W2 without VISA sponsorship) The Senior Payroll Specialist serves as a key point of contact for employee inquiries and issue resolution.

This position reports to Payroll Manager- Americas and is part of the Corporate organization. This req is a part of the Payroll Transformation.

In this role, you will have the opportunity to:

• Process complex multi-country payrolls with precision and timeliness. Ensure compliance with federal, state/provincial, and local payroll regulations. Manage off-cycle payments, adjustments, and final pay calculations. Prepare and submit required filings and reports (e.g., W-2, T4).
• Validate and correct payroll data prior to processing.
• Escalate and resolve payroll discrepancies.
• Recommend process improvements and automation opportunities. Interpret payroll policies across jurisdictions.
• Maintain and audit employee payroll records, including tax withholdings, benefits, and direct deposits.
• Conduct regular audits to ensure data accuracy and resolve discrepancies.
• Collaborate on payroll system upgrades, integrations, and configuration to ensure regional consistency.
• Support the rollout of standardized payroll workflows across the Americas.
• Support documentation and implementation of standardized payroll procedures.
• Provide input on harmonization milestones and system enhancements.

The essential requirements of the job include:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or business or minimum seven years of related payroll experience
• Strong knowledge of payroll regulations across the U.S., Canada, and LATAM.
• Five or more years of experience processing complex payroll, in a multi-state environment.

It would be a plus if you also possess previous experience in:

• Proficiency in payroll systems such as ADP, Workday, SAP, or Dayforce.
• Spanish and/or Portuguese language skills preferred for LATAM support.
• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy in data entry and reconciliation
• Effective communication skills for engaging with employees and cross-functional stakeholders.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, multi-country operational environment.
• Proven problem-solving abilities to troubleshoot payroll issues and implement solutions.

Compensation: The hourly rate for this position is between $37-$39.50 per hour. Factors which may affect starting pay within this range may include [geography/market, skills, education, experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate]. Interested and qualified candidates, please send your most recently updated word document resume to View email address on click.appcast.io or View email address on click.appcast.io