Senior Global Payroll Analyst - Hybrid (US/Canada)

Aptiv; Troy (MI); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

RRSP matching

Flexible time off

Employee assistance program

LinkedIn Learning

Seminars

Job summary

Wind River is seeking a Senior Payroll Analyst to join a fast-paced payroll operations team supporting Costa Rica, the U.S., and Canada. You will ensure accurate, compliant payroll processing, collaborate across regions, and drive process improvements in finance.

Ideal candidates will have 5+ years of payroll experience, proficiency with ADP/Paychex/Ceridian/Oracle, and strong Excel skills. Local candidates on-site 3+ days per week preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of payroll experience handling 1,000+ employees.
• Experience supporting payroll for U.S. and Canada.
• Experience using payroll and timekeeping systems like ADP, Paychex, Ceridian, and Oracle.
• Intermediate to advanced Excel tools experience - pivot tables, VLOOKUP, and formulas.

Responsibilities

• Process multi-country payroll (CR, US, CAN) using ADP and ERP systems.
• Assist with and/or escalate payroll discrepancies.
• Answer or escalate employee payroll inquiries.
• Process complex, special and bonus payroll transactions.
• Maintain payroll documentation in accordance with company policies and audit standards.
• Support established KPIs and SLAs to improve payroll performance.
• Reconcile vendor statements and troubleshoot discrepancies.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls and financial reporting standards.
• Collaborate with internal departments, vendors, auditors, and management to support payroll operations and reporting.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Analytical Thinking

Communication Skills

Time Management

Customer Service

Team Collaboration

Confidentiality

Adaptability

Tools

ADP

Paychex

Ceridian

Oracle

Excel

Job description

Wind River is seeking a Senior Payroll Analyst to join a fast-paced payroll operations team supporting Costa Rica, the U.S., and Canada. You will ensure accurate, compliant payroll processing, collaborate across regions, and drive process improvements in finance.

Ideal candidates will have 5+ years of payroll experience, proficiency with ADP/Paychex/Ceridian/Oracle, and strong Excel skills. Local candidates on-site 3+ days per week preferred.