Global Payroll Specialist - US & Canada (Workday)

Dexian; Acton (MA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Dexian is seeking a skilled Payroll Analyst to own end-to-end US biweekly payroll for 3,000+ employees in Workday, with a critical backup role for Canada, Mexico, and Costa Rica. The position reports to the Global Payroll Director and requires high autonomy, strong attention to detail, and compliance with all applicable laws.

You will audit payroll data, reconcile and validate reports, and resolve complex discrepancies while collaborating with HR and Finance to maintain data integrity across

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in HR, Accounting, Business Administration or related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of hands-on, multi-state payroll processing experience.
• Proven, extensive experience with Workday Payroll is required.
• Demonstrated expertise in payroll taxation and compliance.
• Experience processing or supporting payroll for Canada, Mexico, and/or Costa Rica.
• Proven ability to work independently as an individual contributor with minimal supervision.
• Exceptional attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Process accurate and timely biweekly multi-state US payroll for 3,000+ employees in Workday from start to finish.
• Perform thorough audits of payroll data, including hours, bonuses, commissions, deductions, and tax withholdings.
• Reconcile payroll prior to transmission and validate reports post-processing.
• Research, analyze, and resolve complex payroll discrepancies and employee inquiries with high service levels.
• Ensure strict compliance with all federal, state, and local payroll, wage, and hour laws and tax obligations.
• Maintain understanding of payroll taxation, including garnishments and other deductions.
• Prepare and process off-cycle payrolls for corrections, terminations, or bonuses.
• Serve as primary backup for payroll processing in Canada, Mexico, and Costa Rica; ensure continuity.
• Collaborate with HR and Finance to ensure data integrity across systems.
• Assist with year-end processes, including W-2 reconciliation and distribution.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement and maintain up-to-date documentation.

Skills

Payroll processing

Audit accuracy

Analytical thinking

Discretion

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/Accounting/Business Admin

Tools

Workday Payroll

Excel

Job description

Dexian is seeking a skilled Payroll Analyst to own end-to-end US biweekly payroll for 3,000+ employees in Workday, with a critical backup role for Canada, Mexico, and Costa Rica. The position reports to the Global Payroll Director and requires high autonomy, strong attention to detail, and compliance with all applicable laws.

You will audit payroll data, reconcile and validate reports, and resolve complex discrepancies while collaborating with HR and Finance to maintain data integrity across