Senior Payroll Analyst

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Senior Payroll Analyst based in the United States.

This is a hands-on payroll leadership opportunity supporting employees across the United States and Canada, with exposure to international payroll operations. You will own recurring payroll processes, serve as the internal expert for UKG Pro, and ensure employees are paid accurately and on time.

The role combines payroll execution with process improvement, controls, compliance, reconciliation, and systems optimization. You will partner closely with HR, Benefits, Accounting, HRIS, and external payroll providers across multiple countries. A key focus will be simplifying existing workflows, reducing manual workarounds, strengthening controls, and creating scalable payroll processes.

The ideal candidate is highly detail-oriented, comfortable working independently, and confident resolving issues under recurring deadlines. This role offers the opportunity to become a central payroll subject-matter expert while helping build a more efficient and resilient global payroll function.