Senior Payroll Analyst

Aptiv PLC; Troy (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Comprehensive health, dental, and life insurance

Flexible time-off policies

Learning benefits with LinkedIn Learning

Flexible time-off

Employee assistance program

LinkedIn Learning

Job summary

A leading technology company in Troy, MI is seeking a Senior Payroll Analyst to manage multi-country payroll operations. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of payroll experience, ensuring compliance and efficiency. You'll collaborate with international teams and handle payroll transactions for thousands of employees. Skills in ADP systems, analytical thinking, and attention to detail are essential. This position offers a hybrid work model with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of payroll experience in a multinational environment.
• Experience supporting payroll for the U.S. and Canada.
• Capable of troubleshooting HRIS data.
• Intermediate to advanced Excel tools – pivot tables, VLOOKUP, formulas.
• Knowledge of payroll regulations, tax laws, labor laws, and compliance across jurisdictions.
• Capable of troubleshooting and handling HRIS data.
• Creating and interpreting payroll reports, tax filings, and year-end documentation.
• Local candidates only, on-site 3+ days/week.

Responsibilities

• Process multi-country payroll using ADP and ERP systems.
• Assist with payroll discrepancies and employee inquiries.
• Maintain payroll documentation according to company policies.
• Process complex, special and bonus payroll transactions.
• Maintain payroll documentation per policies and audit standards.
• Support KPIs and SLAs to improve payroll performance.
• Reconcile vendor statements and troubleshoot discrepancies.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls and financial reporting standards.

Skills

Payroll processing for 1,000+ employees

Experience with ADP and ERP systems

Intermediate to advanced Excel skills

Knowledge of payroll regulations

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Tools

ADP

Paychex

Oracle

Oracle

Job description

ABOUT WIND RIVER

Wind River is a global leader in delivering software for mission‑critical intelligent systems. For more than four decades, the company has been an innovator and pioneer, powering billions of systems that require the highest levels of security, safety, and reliability. Wind River helps customers across automotive, aerospace, defense, industrial, medical, and telecommunications industries solve complex technology challenges on their journey toward the new intelligent machine economy. The company’s software powers generation after generation of the safest, most secure systems in the world. Examples include playing a key role in NASA space missions such as Artemis I, the James Webb Space Telescope, and multiple Mars rovers. We’ve achieved recent 5G milestones including the world’s first successful 5G data session with Verizon and building one of the largest Open RAN networks in the world with Vodafone.

The company has received industry recognition for its technology innovation and leadership, and for its workplace culture, including global Great Place to Work certification and being named a “Top Workplace” for ten consecutive years. If you want to be part of a unique culture where the lived experience is based on our cultural attributes of growth mindset, customer‑focus, and diversity, equity, inclusion & belonging, come join us and help advance the future software‑defined world.

YOUR ROLE

As Senior Payroll Analyst in a fast‑paced tech environment, you will join payroll operations across multiple regions (Costa Rica, U.S., and Canada), ensuring accuracy, compliance, and efficiency. You’ll collaborate with cross‑functional and international teams, collaborate on process improvements, and aid with strategic initiatives in payroll and finance.

HOW YOU WILL CONTRIBUTE

Key skills and competencies for succeeding in this role are:

• Process multi‑country payroll (CR, US, CAN) using ADP and ERP systems.
• Assist with and/or elevate payroll discrepancies.
• Answer or elevate 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.

TECHNICAL SKILLS

• Minimum 5 years of payroll experience, processing for 1,000+ employees, preferably in a multinational environment.
• 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.
• Knowledge of payroll regulations, tax laws, labor laws, and compliance across various jurisdictions.
• Understands payroll‑related accounting tasks including journal entries and reconciliations.
• Capable of troubleshooting and handling HRIS data.
• Creating and interpreting payroll reports, tax filings, and year‑end documentation.
• Local candidates only, with ability to work on site 3 or more days/week.
• Must be legally able to work in the U.S. without requirement for visa sponsorship/transfer.

CORE COMPETENCIES

• Attention to Detail – Demonstrates precision and thoroughness in managing payroll and data.
• Analytical Thinking – Capable of interpreting complex data to spot patterns, errors, and opportunities for improvement.
• Communication Skills – Communicates clearly and professionally with employees, HR, and leadership.
• Time Management – Efficiently prioritizes tasks and meets tight deadlines in a dynamic environment, with a goal‑focused mindset.
• Customer Service – Provides responsive, empathetic, and solution‑oriented support to ensure a positive experience and resolve inquiries efficiently.
• Team Collaboration – Works well with cross‑functional teams – HR, finance and international peers.
• Confidentiality – Maintains strict confidentiality of sensitive payroll and employee data.
• Adaptability – Embrace new systems & adjust to evolving payroll procedures and regulations.

BENEFITS

US

• Hybrid work model for workplace flexibility
• Comprehensive health, dental, and life insurance
• Short and long‑term disability coverage
• RRSP matching for financial security
• Flexibletime‑off policies for work‑life balance
• Employee assistance program for mental well‑being
• Learning benefits, including a LinkedIn Learning subscription and seminars

To learn more, visit Wind River at www.windriver.com.

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Wind River is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.