Global Payroll Analyst - US & Canada

Clarity Recruiting; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Clarity Recruiting is seeking a Payroll Analyst to support multi-country payroll operations across a growing organization. This contract-to-perm opportunity suits a detail-oriented professional who thrives in fast-paced environments and collaborates with HR, Finance, and Compliance teams.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years of payroll experience, strong US payroll processing across multiple states, exposure to Canadian payroll, and hands-on Workday and ADP experience to ensure accuracy and

Qualifications

• 3+ years of payroll experience in mid-size or large organizations.
• Strong experience processing end-to-end US payroll across multiple states.
• Exposure to Canadian payroll and international payroll operations preferred.
• Hands-on experience with Workday HRIS and ADP payroll systems.

Responsibilities

• Support payroll operations across multiple regions including US and Canada.
• Process semi-monthly payroll for salaried and hourly employees using Workday and ADP.
• Ensure payroll data is accurate, compliant, and processed on time.
• Partner with HR, Finance, and external payroll vendors to support day-to-day payroll operations.
• Assist with payroll audits, reconciliations, and compliance reporting requirements.
• Support year-end payroll activities including tax documentation and payroll reconciliations.
• Maintain payroll records and assist with payroll account reconciliations to the general ledger.
• Research and resolve payroll discrepancies and escalated payroll issues.
• Assist with payroll support related to acquisitions, onboarding, and organizational changes.
• Support process improvements and operational efficiencies within the payroll function.
• Ensure compliance with payroll regulations, tax requirements, and company policies.

Skills

Workday

ADP

US payroll

Canadian payroll

Tools

Workday HRIS

ADP

Job description

Clarity Recruiting is seeking a Payroll Analyst to support multi-country payroll operations across a growing organization. This contract-to-perm opportunity suits a detail-oriented professional who thrives in fast-paced environments and collaborates with HR, Finance, and Compliance teams.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years of payroll experience, strong US payroll processing across multiple states, exposure to Canadian payroll, and hands-on Workday and ADP experience to ensure accuracy and