HR Payroll Analyst

Lancesoft INC; California; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Lancesoft is seeking a Senior HR Payroll Analyst for on-site work in Brea, CA. The role focuses on accurate, compliant multi-country payroll processing and coordination with regional teams.

The candidate will handle complex payrolls, oversee data quality, and contribute to system upgrades and harmonization across the Americas. A deep understanding of US/Canada/LATAM payroll rules is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or business.
• Minimum 7 years of payroll experience.
• 5+ years of experience in processing complex payroll across multiple jurisdictions.

Responsibilities

• Process complex multi-country payrolls with precision and timeliness.
• Validate data and resolve payroll discrepancies.
• Recommend process improvements and automation opportunities.
• Maintain and audit payroll records including tax withholdings, benefits, and direct deposits.
• Collaborate on payroll system upgrades and standardized workflows across the Americas.

Skills

Payroll processing

Regulatory knowledge

Multi-country payroll

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or business

7+ years payroll experience

Tools

ADP

Workday

SAP

Dayforce

Job description

Job Description

Role: HR Payroll Analyst (Senior Level)

Location: Brea, CA: 92821

Contract: 04+ months

Responsibilities:

• Process complex multi-country payrolls with precision and timeliness. Ensure compliance with federal, state/provincial, and local payroll regulations. Manage off-cycle payments, adjustments, and final pay calculations. Prepare and submit required filings and reports (e.g., W-2, T4).
• Validate and correct payroll data prior to processing. Escalate and resolve payroll discrepancies.
• Recommend process improvements and automation opportunities. Interpret payroll policies across jurisdictions.
• Maintain and audit employee payroll records, including tax withholdings, benefits, and direct deposits. Conduct regular audits to ensure data accuracy and resolve discrepancies.
• Collaborate on payroll system upgrades, integrations, and configuration to ensure regional consistency. Support the rollout of standardized payroll workflows across the Americas.
• Support documentation and implementation of standardized payroll procedures. Provide input on harmonization milestones and system enhancements.

Education/ Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or business or minimum 7 years of related payroll
• Strong knowledge of payroll regulations across the U.S., Canada, and LATAM.
• 5+ years of experience processing complex payroll, in a multi-state environment.

It would be a plus if you also possess previous experience in:

• Proficiency in payroll systems such as ADP, Workday, SAP, or Dayforce.
• Spanish and/or Portuguese language skills preferred for LATAM support.
• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy in data entry and reconciliation.
• Effective communication skills for engaging with employees and cross-functional stakeholders.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, multi-country operational environment.

Proven problem-solving abilities to troubleshoot payroll issues and implement solutions