US Payroll Analyst — Flexible Hours, Data‑Driven Impact

Saputo Inc.; Montreal (administrative region); On-site; CAD 69,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous benefits and group insurance

Group retirement plan with employer ->

Telemedicine and assistance program

Employee Share Ownership Plan with an?

Paid Parental Leave

Paid time off: Sick days, floater days

RRSP & TFSA contributions

Training and development programs

Saputo Flex Program

Discounts on Saputo products

Job summary

Saputo Inc. is seeking a Payroll Analyst to support payroll operations across the United States from our Canadian base.

You will ensure accurate processing, audit timekeeping data, and assist HR partners while driving process improvements in a collaborative environment. The ideal candidate has at least five years of US payroll experience, a Bachelor’s in Business or Accounting, and strong skills with Workday, ADP Smart Compliance, and Excel; bilingual in French and English with excellent

Qualifications

• Minimum five years in US payroll processing for mid to large size companies.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred in Business, Accounting or related field.
• Knowledge of multi-state, multi-jurisdiction environment, taxes and labor for the US
• Analytical thinker and team player.
• Experience with ADP (Smart Compliance), Workforce and Workday.
• Excellent organizational/communication and problem-solving skills.
• Bilingual in French and English, interacts with employees and HR across Canada and the US.
• Proficient in Excel (pivot tables, v-lookup, formulas).

Responsibilities

• Supports the payroll team for all activities involved in the US payroll cycle.
• Gather and reconcile timekeeping data, process payroll changes in Workday, audit payroll reports.
• Audit timekeeping data for Saputo pay rules and compliance; collaborate with Payroll Manager and HR.
• Ensure compliance with US Federal, State and local laws when processing payroll.
• Process ad hoc files from 3rd party vendors (e.g., garnishments, relocation payments).
• Audit union dues and issue payments; correct variances and catch-ups.
• Review integrations between timekeeping and payroll systems for data integrity.
• Be main point of contact for employee inquiries and communicate payroll processes.
• Balance year-end W-2s and issue W-2Cs if required.
• Audit and process off-cycle payments for designated pay groups.
• Gather payroll data for internal/external audits and obtain site approvals.
• Create and run payroll reports in Workday for plant HR distribution.
• Assist Payroll Manager in evaluating/improving current payroll processes.
• Handle other projects assigned by Payroll Manager.

Skills

US payroll processing

Bilingual French/English

Analytical thinker

Organizational/communication

Excel proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business/Accounting

Tools

Workday

ADP Smart Compliance

Excel

Job description

Saputo Inc. is seeking a Payroll Analyst to support payroll operations across the United States from our Canadian base.

You will ensure accurate processing, audit timekeeping data, and assist HR partners while driving process improvements in a collaborative environment. The ideal candidate has at least five years of US payroll experience, a Bachelor’s in Business or Accounting, and strong skills with Workday, ADP Smart Compliance, and Excel; bilingual in French and English with excellent