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Payroll Analyst

  • Tempe, Arizona

Payroll Analyst (In-Office)
Join a payroll, HR, and accounting team where your expertise directly impacts 1,800+ employees across the US and Canada. This role offers real ownership over the payroll lifecycle — from processing to compliance to process improvement.
Responsibilities
  • Process and audit bi-weekly/semi-monthly US and Canadian payroll (multi-state, multi-provincial)
  • Manage employee transactions: salary changes, benefit deductions, garnishments, leaves of absence, terminations, and stock/equity payments
  • Onboard employees from Workday into ADP Workforce Now, ensuring proper system access
  • Review timecards and resolve pay discrepancies before payroll finalization
  • Partner with HR and Tax on 401(k)/RRSP administration, workers' comp, and audits
  • Maintain SOX 404 controls for US and Canadian payroll
  • Provide system training and support to employees and managers
  • Recommend and implement process improvements
Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
  • 4+ years processing US multi-state, multi-cycle payroll
  • 2+ years processing Canadian multi-provincial payroll
  • ADP Workforce Now experience highly desired
  • Workday/HCM and SAP experience a plus
  • CPP certification preferred
  • Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills
For immediate consideration email your resume to Thyra at thyra@southwestaccountingresources.com