Senior Payroll Specialist US & Canada

FLS; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

FLS is seeking a Senior Payroll Specialist to join our Monterrey, Mexico team. You will oversee monthly US and Canada payroll, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely delivery.

The role requires coordinating with internal teams and external providers to collect, validate, and submit payroll data. Ideal candidates have 5+ years in US/Canada payroll, strong English communication, and the ability to work with confidential data in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in US & Canada payroll.
• Experience with high-volume payroll processing.
• Experience with global HRIS/payroll systems is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Process monthly payroll for US & Canada, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Collaborate with internal teams and providers to collect and validate payroll data.
• Maintain accurate payroll records for audits and compliance.
• Respond to employee payroll questions clearly and professionally.
• Assist with payroll reporting and reconciliations.

Skills

Payroll processing

US & Canada payroll

English communication

Analytical skills

Confidentiality

Independent worker

Education

Bachelor's degree (preferred)

Tools

Workday

ADP

Cloud Pay

Job description

FLS is looking for a Senior Payroll Specialist to join our team in Monterrey, Mexico. If you're someone who loves precision, gets a kick out of a well-organized spreadsheet, and treats every deadline like it matters, this role could be a great fit.

Your work will center on making sure US and Canada payroll runs smoothly every month. In this role, you'll:

• Process monthly payroll for US & Canada payrolls, ensuring accuracy, compliance and timeliness
• Collaborate with internal teams and external providers to collect, validate and submit payroll data
• Maintain accurate payroll records and support documentation for audits and compliance purposes
• Respond to employee questions related to payroll and payslips in a clear and professional manner
• Assist with payroll reporting and reconciliations, including monthly variance analysis and internal reviews
• Monitor legislative changes and coordinate with external providers to ensure payroll remains compliant with local laws
• Adhere to our team's KPIs and SLAs
• Pitch in with process improvements – we love people who say "Hey, I think this could be done simpler."

What you'll need to bring:

• 5+ years of experience working with US & Canada payroll is required
• Bi-weekly and weekly payroll processing is an advantage
• Exposure to a high transaction volume and multi-task work environment
• Experience working with global HRIS and payroll vendor systems, including Workday, Cloud. Pay, and ADP, is an advantage
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, oral, and written English communication skills are required
• Strong analytical skills with an ability to detect inconsistencies in data
• Ability to work with minimal supervision
• Ability to maintain confidential information when required by legal and ethical standards of professionalism to ensure privacy of employee records

We offer all employees access to a dedicated recognition platform, empowering you to celebrate achievements, share appreciation, and stay connected globally. FLS is a leading, full flowsheet minerals processing supplier to the global mining industry. We deliver proven technologies and services across the lifecycle of operations, and have set targets of providing solutions for zero-emissions mining by 2030 with our Mission. Zero programme.

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