Our client, a leading Medical Device manufacturing company, is looking for a Payroll Analyst. This is for an initial duration of 05 months and is located at Brea, CA.
Job Title: Payroll Analyst
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Location: Brea, CA.
Duration: 05 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 #PayrollTransformation.
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 7 years of related payroll experience
- 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.
Compensation: The hourly rate for this position is between $39-42 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 Or