Sr Specialist, Payroll US/CAN

Maintain accurate payroll operational and audit records and prepare reports for management,
accounting, auditing and compliance purposes
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll tax regulations, and company policies
• Primary Contact for all payroll Audits and ensuring that all requirements are tracked and met
• Primary Contact for all Compensation accounting and tax related questions including ensuring
resolution of all inquiries
• Receive and address payroll related notices and requests from IRS and CRA and other external
entities
• Responsible for managing escheatment process and garnishments for Payroll Operations
• Support internal customer reporting inquiries with a sense of urgency to meet or exceed
required deadlines
• Ensure that all payroll related risk mitigating controls are completed and addressed in each pay
cycle
• Conduct daily, weekly, and monthly activities to drive compliance to policies
• Support quarterly and year-end payroll activities such as W-2, T4 and other tax related forms
preparation and distribution
• Perform complex calculations and reconciliations in addition to root cause analysis
• Ensure that the Payroll Team is maintaining all control documentation on an on-going basis
• Maintain documentation for internal audits and compliance reviews
• Support Payroll Manager in the preparation and reporting of the Monthly Operating Reviews
• Provide insights and recommendations to improve and automate reports or controls ensuring
effective and efficient compliance
• Stay current with changes in payroll regulations and ensure compliance with all relevant
legislation
• Develop and maintain relationships with all stakeholders utilizing strong verbal and written
communication skills
• Absorb, interpret, and explain several types of information/data with an analytical and
quantitative mindset
• Collaborate and request advice as needed with Tax and other consulting firms to ensure
compliance
• Strict adherence to checklists and procedure guides/workflows, ensuring SOPs and Operational
documentation are kept up-to-date
• Escalate to Payroll Manager or Supervisor where appropriate
• Provide training and coaching to new employees and system users on Policies and Controls
• Other duties as assigned

 

Qualified candidates will have:
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in accounting, human resources, finance or business related field
• 5-7 years’ experience in payroll processing, preferably in US environment
• Strong ADP GlobalView and SmartCompliance experience
• 3+ years’ experience in Payroll Audits and Payroll Accounting
• Bilingual in English – Excellent communication in English both written and verbal
• Excellent understanding of Payroll Accounting and Controls
• Proficiency with payroll software (e.g., ADP, Workday, Paycom) and Microsoft Excel.
• An aptitude for working as part of dynamic team with diverse members
• Ability to prioritize tasks, work and manage multiple assignments in a team environment
• Strong analytical, consultative, quantitative, and project management skills
• Executive presence, and excellent communication (verbal & written) and presentation skills with an
aptitude for working as part of a global team
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with high attention to detail
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion
• Attention to detail, self-starter and deadline oriented

Job Description

Analyse, interpret results and develop recommendations that support the development and maintenance of effective HR programs aligned with the organisation's strategy. Job's impact and complexity determined by wether the job is responsible for developing, managing, conducting or performing the above mentioned processes.

Ingredion uses AI-enabled tools to support parts of the recruitment process, including resume screening and interview scheduling. These tools help match candidate skills to job requirements and streamline communication. All AI-assisted decisions are reviewed by our Talent Acquisition team to ensure fairness and compliance with applicable laws. By applying, you acknowledge that AI may be used to support your application journey.

Relocation Available:

No