Payroll Sr Analyst – International (Remote)

We are the leading provider of professional services to the middle market globally, our purpose is to instill confidence in a world of change, empowering our clients and people to realize their full potential. Our exceptional people are the key to our unrivaled, inclusive culture and talent experience and our ability to be compelling to our clients. You’ll find an environment that inspires and empowers you to thrive both personally and professionally. There’s no one like you and that’s why there’s nowhere like RSM.

The International Payroll Sr Analyst role is responsible for coordinating the delivery of accurate and timely payrolls while meeting statutory and regulatory compliance requirements, while providing exceptional customer service to employees, owners, internal partners, and vendors.

The position is responsible for all aspects of international assignments/rotations, supporting the India and El Salvador payroll groups, semi-monthly Canada payroll processing, research and resolve US tax issues, and provide leadership and analytical support to the US payroll group. 

The position ensures the HRIS and HR systems are compliant with company policies, legislative/regulatory changes, and tax requirements of Federal, State, and local authorities for both the U.S. and Canada. 

Key Responsibilities:

Provide domain expertise and support in a collaborative manner with the Global Mobility and International Tax groups.  Provide country and regional expertise on regulatory, industry, and best practice approach to payroll.  Assist in specialized processing requiring more detailed knowledge of payroll procedures.  Assess and review payroll spreadsheets and reporting for accuracy and data integrity. 

Works closely with host countries providing necessary payroll information to host countries to process shadow payrolls and applicable wires timely and accurately.  Responsible for expatriate shadow payroll processing for in-country tax payments/requirements.  Performs Provide exceptional customer service to India and El Salvador including attending calls as needed to help analyze payroll issues and provide direction and resolution. 

Analyze and review U.S. and Canada time calculations including multi-state non-resident time entry for the U.S.  Research, resolve, and explain U.S. and Canada tax issues to employees at all levels of the organization. 

Applies critical thinking skills and effective problem-solving skills to troubleshoot and resolve payroll issues, errors, and matters. 

Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience
• At least 5 years of US multi-state payroll experience
• At least 2 years of Canada payroll experience
• At least 5 years of details Global assignment/rotation payroll experience
• Strong working knowledge of MS applications, including Excel (pivot tables, lookup function, formulas), Word (mail merge and tables), and Outlook (email, calendars, tasks
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Proficient understanding of payroll process controls, financial compliance, and regulations
• Ability to utilize critical thinking skills, analyze situations, define problems, determine applicable actions, and communicate resolution

Preferred Requirements

• FPC/CPP certification
• ADP Celergo global platform experience
• Workday experience
• ServiceNow experience

At RSM, we offer a competitive benefits and compensation package for all our people.  We support and inspire you to prioritize your wellbeing by delivering personalized, holistic programming for your physical, emotional, financial and community wellbeing. RSM has a generous time off policy with at least 14 paid holidays, wellbeing days and associate and above access to self-managed time off.  We offer flexibility in your schedule, empowering you to balance life’s demands, while also maintaining your ability to serve clients.  Learn more about our total rewards at https://rsmus.com/careers/working-at-rsm/benefits.

RSM is proud to be an Affirmative Action and Equal Employment Opportunity employer.  We are proud to provide our employees with tools to assist them in being successful in achieving both personal and professional goals. We welcome and support all our employees to thrive in an environment free of discrimination and harassment. As an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer all applicants will receive consideration for employment as RSM does not tolerate discrimination and/or harassment based on race; color; creed; sincerely held religious beliefs, practices or observances; sex (including pregn