Payroll & HRIS Specialist - US/Canada Compliance & Analytics

Transcendia,-Inc.; Park Ridge (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Transcendia, Inc. in Park Ridge, IL is seeking a Payroll Specialist to ensure accurate and timely payroll processing for US and Canada. You will manage employee data in HRIS, support audits, and deliver workforce reporting with a focus on compliance and data integrity.

The role collaborates with Human Resources, Finance, Benefits, and external vendors to optimize payroll workflows and HR technology, ensuring confidentiality and accuracy across all payroll activities.

Qualifications

• Biweekly payroll processing for US & Canada.
• Maintain accurate payroll data and records.
• Support payroll audits and compliance activities.

Responsibilities

• Process biweekly payroll for US and Canada accurately and on schedule.
• Maintain payroll records and ensure employee pay data is current.
• Audit payroll transactions and reconcile discrepancies before transmission.
• Support year-end activities like W-2 processing and reporting.
• Collaborate with HR, Finance, and vendors to improve processes.

Skills

Payroll processing

Regulatory compliance

HRIS data management

Data reporting

Confidentiality

Education

High School diploma

Bachelor's degree in HR/Business/Accounting

CPP certification preferred

Tools

ADP Workforce Now

Job description

Transcendia, Inc. in Park Ridge, IL is seeking a Payroll Specialist to ensure accurate and timely payroll processing for US and Canada. You will manage employee data in HRIS, support audits, and deliver workforce reporting with a focus on compliance and data integrity.

The role collaborates with Human Resources, Finance, Benefits, and external vendors to optimize payroll workflows and HR technology, ensuring confidentiality and accuracy across all payroll activities.