Senior Payroll Analyst

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

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, including involvement in NASA space missions such as Artemis I and the James Webb Space Telescope, and milestones in 5G development.

The company has received industry recognition for technology innovation and leadership, and for 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 growth mindset, customer focus, and diversity, equity, inclusion & belonging, come join us and help advance the future software defined world.

YOUR ROLE

Senior Payroll Analyst in a fast-paced tech environment, joining payroll operations across multiple regions (Costa Rica, U.S., and Canada) to ensure accuracy, compliance, and efficiency. You will collaborate with cross-functional and international teams, contribute to process improvements, and support strategic initiatives in payroll and finance.

HOW YOU WILL CONTRIBUTE

• 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.

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 - Interprets complex data to spot patterns, errors, and opportunities for improvement.
• Communication Skills - Communicates clearly and professionally with employees, HR, and leadership.
• Time Management - Prioritizes tasks and meets tight deadlines in a dynamic environment.
• 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 - Embraces new systems and adjusts to evolving payroll procedures and regulations.

BENEFITS

• Hybrid work model for workplace flexibility
• Comprehensive health, dental, and life insurance
• Short and long-term disability coverage
• RRSP matching for financial security
• Flexible time-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

EEO notice: 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.