Human Resources Payroll

Primary Talent Partners; Brea (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Primary Talent Partners is seeking a Senior Payroll Analyst to manage multi-country payrolls with accuracy and timeliness in a complex, fast-paced environment. You will ensure compliance with U.S., Canada, and LATAM regulations while supporting payroll system upgrades and harmonized workflows across the Americas.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in accounting or business or 7+ years of related payroll experience, with strong data accuracy, attention to detail, and cross-functional

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or business; or 7+ years payroll experience.
• 5+ years experience processing complex payroll in a multi-state environment.
• Strong knowledge of payroll regulations across the U.S., Canada, and LATAM.
• Excellent attention to detail and data accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Process complex multi-country payrolls with precision and timeliness.
• Validate and correct payroll data; escalate and resolve discrepancies.
• Maintain and audit employee payroll records; conduct regular audits.
• Collaborate on payroll system upgrades and standard workflows across the Americas.
• Support documentation and harmonization milestones.

Skills

Payroll processing

Regulatory compliance

Data accuracy

Cross-functional collaboration

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or business

Tools

ADP

Workday

SAP

Dayforce

Job description

Title : HR - Analyst - Payroll (Senior Level)

Location : Brea, CA 92821

The Senior Payroll Specialist serves as a key point of contact for employee inquiries and issue resolution. This position reports to Payroll Manager- Americas and is part of the Corporate organization. This req is a part of the #PayrollTransformation.

In this role, you will have the opportunity to:

• 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.

The essential requirements of the job include:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or business or minimum 7 years of related payroll experience.
• 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.