HR Payroll Analyst

Job Description

Job Description

Role: HR Payroll Analyst (Senior Level)

Location: Brea, CA: 92821

Contract: 04+ months

Responsibilities:

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.

Education/ Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or business or minimum 7 years of related payroll
• Strong knowledge of payroll regulations across the U.S., Canada, and LATAM.
• 5+ 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

LanceSoft is rated as one of the largest staffing firms in the US by SIA. Our mission is to establish global cross-culture human connections that further the careers of our employees and strengthen the businesses of our clients. We are driven to use the power of our global network to connect businesses with the right people, and people with the right businesses without bias. We provide Global Workforce Solutions with a human touch.

Company Description

LanceSoft is rated as one of the largest staffing firms in the US by SIA. Our mission is to establish global cross-culture human connections that further the careers of our employees and strengthen the businesses of our clients. We are driven to use the power of our global network to connect businesses with the right people, and people with the right businesses without bias. We provide Global Workforce Solutions with a human touch.