Global Payroll Specialist

Morningstar – Corporate Finance Team The Team: Morningstar’s Corporate Finance team plays an essential role in supporting our company’s strategic initiatives, day‑to‑day operations, and long‑term financial health and growth. Our Payroll team plays a critical role in maintaining employee satisfaction and trust by ensuring employees are compensated accurately and on time. Maintaining compliance with tax regulations and labor laws is also an important role of this group. The team works collaboratively with our internal and external partners to expertly execute payroll processes and continuously improve. The Role Morningstar is looking for a Global Payroll Specialist to join our Canada Finance team. The specialist will manage all aspects of Canadian payroll for 900+ employees, ensuring payroll is completed accurately, on time, and in accordance with applicable legislation, organizational policies and procedures. The role also includes administrative activities related to pension/benefit requirements, monthly/year‑end reconciliations and reporting, and journal entries with Sarbanes‑Oxley Act (SOX) compliance. This full‑time position reports to the Payroll Manager and will be based in Chicago. The Responsibilities Preparation and processing of semi‑monthly payrolls for salaried and hourly employees in accordance with applicable legislation and SOX requirements defined for the Canada payroll process. Adjust, maintain and process payroll data pertaining to wage increases, leaves of absence, return from leave, and top‑ups, etc., using ADP Workforce Now (WFN) application. Administration and reconciliation of benefits: enrollments, additions, deletions, and terminations to maintain accurate records. Administer workflow to ensure all payroll transactions (timesheets, on‑call hours, on‑call premium) are captured and processed accurately and timely. Import inbound integration files into ADP for pension and benefit changes. Assist in year‑end reports and reconciliations (e.g., T4s, T4As, EHT, RL‑1, CNESST). Investigate and resolve payroll issues with HR regarding new hires, onboarding missing information, terminations, remuneration, etc. Respond to employee inquiries regarding pay, pension and benefit programs in a professional and timely manner. Assist in month‑end duties as required – preparing journal entries, accruals, ensuring all entries are reconciled to payroll reports. Assist with any payroll audits that may arise because of regulatory, internal and external audits. Perform other duties that may be required or assigned from time to time. The Qualifications 2+ years of progressive payroll and benefits experience with a mid‑large sized company. Canadian payroll knowledge a plus. Proficiency with MS Office Suite (Intermediate in MS Excel – VLOOKUP, Pivot, etc.). Working experience with ADP WFN payroll software. Desire and openness to learn and grow within the role and team. Ability to adapt well to change. Ability to collaborate effectively within cross‑functional teams and contribute to a positive, team‑oriented work environment. Ability to deal with people sensitively, tactfully, diplomatically, and professionally at all times. Attention to detail and accuracy in all aspects of the position. Ability to handle and prioritize a wide variety of tasks accurately and efficiently in a fast‑paced environment. Well organized, detail‑minded with a mathematical aptitude and analytical skills. Compensation and Benefits At Morningstar we believe people are at their best when they are at their healthiest. That’s why we champion your wellness through a wide range of programs that support all stages of your personal and professional life. Financial Health Physical Health Emotional Health Social Health Total Cash Compensation Range $74,325.00 – $109,008.33 Inclusive of annual base salary and target incentive Work Environment Morningstar’s hybrid work environment gives you the opportunity to collaborate in‑person each week. In most of our locations, our hybrid work model is four days in‑office each week. A range of other benefits are also available to enhance flexibility as needs change. No matter where you are, you’ll have tools and resources to engage meaningfully with your global colleagues. #J-18808-Ljbffr