BIC

Senior Payroll Analyst

BIC • $95K — $115K *
Finance & Insurance
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree required with a minimum of 10 years of payroll experience.
  • Proficiency in ADP Workforce Now preferred, indicating a specialized software skill.
  • Experience handling sensitive payroll and financial information with confidentiality.
  • Strong background in payroll processing with adaptive decision-making skills in fast-paced environments.
  • Flexibility to work outside normal hours during peak payroll periods.
  • Ability to communicate complex processes clearly and drive behavioral changes as needed.
  • Excellent attention to detail and sound judgment in managing multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

  • Process U.S. and Canada payrolls on a timely and accurate basis across various schedules.
  • Oversee general ledger processing and perform quarterly/annual payroll reconciliations for financial accuracy.
  • Resolve employee payroll inquiries and support issues with thorough research and timely responses.
  • Participate as a project resource for payroll system enhancements and tests.
  • Identify opportunities for automation and efficiency improvements in current payroll processes.
  • Engage in year-end payroll processing, ensuring compliance and accuracy for W-2 and T4 issuance.
  • Collaborate with HR, Finance, and external vendors for seamless payroll operations.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to influence payroll process improvements and efficiency initiatives.
  • Collaboration with diverse teams across HR and Finance for broader business impact.
  • Participation in special projects and system upgrades enhancing professional growth.
  • Flexible hybrid work model accommodating employee work-life balance.
  • A modern headquarters designed for collaboration set to open in 2027.
Full Job Description
Purpose of the role:

The Senior Payroll Analyst is responsible for the timely and accurate processing of salaried and hourly payrolls across the United States and Canada, supporting approximately 700 employees. This role ensures payroll compliance, financial accuracy, employee satisfaction, and operational excellence while driving process improvements and supporting key payroll initiatives.

The position serves as a trusted payroll subject matter expert, partnering closely with HR, Finance, employees, external vendors, and other stakeholders to deliver exceptional payroll services.

This position is responsible for:
  • The timely and accurate processing of salaried and hourly employee payrolls on a weekly, bi-weekly, and monthly basis across the U.S. and Canada, currently supporting approximately 700 team members utilizing ADP Workforce Now.
  • Responsibilities include :
    • Processing regular, bonus, and stock payrolls; managing transactions related to compensation, executive payroll postings, expatriate/inpatriate data requests, relocation postings, merit increase cycles, and one-time payments as needed, tax and cash funding activities, payroll processing requirements, decisions, issue resolution, and stakeholder interactions.
    • General ledger processing and adjustments, ongoing employee and employer account reconciliations, and collaboration with various business partners and outside vendors to ensure accurate data submissions and postings are received from the global HR system.
    • Year-end payroll processing, ensuring all reconciliations are balanced and required adjustments are completed timely and accurately to support the issuance of accurate W-2s and T4s.
  • This position plays a critical role in ensuring employees are paid accurately and timely while maintaining compliance with US federal, state, and applicable Canadian requirements. In addition, the position is responsible for reviewing current payroll processes, identifying opportunities for automation and increased processing efficiencies, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives. The role also participates in special projects, system upgrades, acquisitions, and other payroll-related initiatives and responsibilities as needed.


Major Responsibilities

  • Handle bi-weekly, weekly, and monthly U.S. and Canada payroll processing, ensuring timely, accurate, and compliant payroll delivery.
  • Perform general ledger processing, tax and cash reporting, and quarterly and annual payroll reconciliations, ensuring financial accuracy and proper reporting.
  • Provide employee inquiry and issue support, conducting thorough research and timely resolution of payroll-related questions and concerns.
  • Serve as a project team resource for payroll system capabilities, including system modifications, enhancements, upgrades, testing, and implementation projects.


Requirements

This role requires:
  • 4-year college degree minimum.
  • 10 years related Payroll experience as a minimum/ADP Workforce Now experience highly preferred.
  • Handles highly sensitive payroll, employee, compensation, and financial information with the highest level of confidentiality, discretion, and professionalism.
  • Strong and solid payroll processing background, thorough decision making and ability to adapt to changes in a fast-paced environment.
  • Demonstrates flexibility and commitment by working outside of normal business hours during peak periods, including year-end, to ensure timely and accurate completion of annual W-2/T4 processing and other critical payroll activities. Willingly adjusts their schedule to meet business needs and ensure deadlines are met.
  • Ability to use knowledge to explain processes and participate in the outcomes of certain situations and change inherent behaviors when needed.
  • Strong attention to detail, sound judgment, and the ability to effectively manage competing priorities while ensuring all payroll deadlines, compliance requirements, and business needs are consistently met.


BIC's NAM headquarters will be located in Norwalk, Connecticut. Scheduled to open in 2027, the new headquarters is designed to foster a collaborative, flexible, and modern work environment while supporting a hybrid work model."

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About BIC

BIC is a company that specializes in manufacturing and selling stationery products, lighters, and shavers. The company was founded in 1945 and is headquartered in Clichy, France. BIC has a presence in over 160 countries and employs over 12,000 people worldwide. The company's products are sold under various brands, including BIC, Sheaffer, and Tipp-Ex.
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