Multistate Payroll Analyst – US & Canada

monks; Canada; Hybrid; CAD 80,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Monks, a NAMER payroll team player, is seeking a Payroll Analyst to handle US and Canada payroll for 700+ employees, including semi-monthly and bi-weekly cycles. The role partners with the Payroll Manager to ensure on-time, accurate payroll across multiple states and regulated environments.

Ideal candidates bring 3+ years of payroll experience, strong communication, and a disciplined, detail-focused work style.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years experience processing medium to large size company payroll
• Experience with processing multi-state payroll
• Experience with G Suite, including Google Drive, Google Docs, and Google Sheets, is a plus
• Experience with Ceridian/Dayforce and Workday is a plus
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excel in analytical and problem solving skills
• Strong work ethic and ability to adapt to rapidly changing environments
• Ability to multi-task with attention to detail and minimal supervision

Responsibilities

• Process and prepare bi-weekly and semi-monthly multi-state payrolls
• Ensure payroll transactions are processed in an accurate and timely manner
• Assist with reconciliation of payroll prior to transmission and validate confirmed reports
• Work closely with the HR People team as well as our international finance and payroll teams
• Perform audits and work with our Payroll Manager to ensure the Company is compliant with all the latest tax developments and legislations
• Perform payroll analysis and research as required
• Assist in preparing payroll and financial audits
• Collaborate with other teams on cross-functional payroll matters
• Assist in ad hoc projects such as documenting workflows, registering in new states for payroll taxation, improving processes/procedures, and system implementations
• Coordinate with Finance in the recording of payroll and 401 (k) transactions within agency's financial platform
• Receive, review and process freelancer/contractor invoices, benefits invoices, and other semi-monthly/monthly billings
• Maintain and update our HRIS and payroll systems data to include new hires, terminations, promotions/salary changes, title changes, benefits, and garnishments
• Handle sensitive information with the highest degree of integrity and confidentiality
• Serve as the point of contact for payroll related inquiries

Skills

3 years payroll experience

Multi-state payroll

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Detail orientation

Adaptability

Tools

G Suite

Ceridian/Dayforce

Workday

Job description

Monks, a NAMER payroll team player, is seeking a Payroll Analyst to handle US and Canada payroll for 700+ employees, including semi-monthly and bi-weekly cycles. The role partners with the Payroll Manager to ensure on-time, accurate payroll across multiple states and regulated environments.

Ideal candidates bring 3+ years of payroll experience, strong communication, and a disciplined, detail-focused work style.