Payroll Analyst, Americas

Primary Responsibilities This role will be responsible for all day-to-day payroll activities, including end to end processing biweekly payrolls for employees in the US and Canada and a monthly expat/inpat payroll. This will include maintaining and auditing employee data, calculating pro-rated earnings, vacation/sick hours, termination payouts, and other items as required, as well as developing and/or running payroll reports, both scheduled and ad hoc. This role will require the ability to work autonomously, with solid knowledge of US and Canadian laws and regulations related to payroll execution. Essential Duties: Coordinate, produce and audit biweekly payrolls for the US and Canada locations, including off-cycle and supplemental payrolls, when appropriate Maintain and audit employee data in payroll and time and attendance systems Calculate and record all payroll adjustments in payroll batches, including pro-rated pay, termination payouts, bonuses, commissions, relocation, etc. Partner with our Total Rewards team, as well as our global mobility 3rd party vendor, to ensure proper payment and recording of expat and inpat payrolls Working with the Total Rewards team, coordinate the recording of RSU transactions within the payroll Responsible for timely and accurate preparation of payroll related reports requested by 3rd party vendors, Human Resources, Finance, Plant Leads/Supervisors, and other areas of the business Assists with troubleshooting timekeeping issues, first point of contact for employees and managers Lead the quarter-end and year-end process, including preparation, auditing, and filing of W2s, T4s, RL1s, and other related reporting and reconciliations Investigate questionable data and take corrective action when necessary Partner with key stakeholders (benefits, compensation, HRIS, HRBPs, etc.) to address business needs and issues proactively Provide support to employees at all levels and locations of the company with questions, problem resolution, etc., in a timely and professional manner Ensure compliance with internal control requirements and related policies Work with 3rd party payroll provider and governmental agencies on tax notices Assist with SOX testing Assist with other projects as needed, including global payroll related projects Minimum Requirements Required Qualifications: 5+ years multi-state and country (US & Canada) payroll experience Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience Knowledge of legal and regulatory compliance and procedures, including labor laws, employee standards, and statutory remittances in Canada (BC, ON, and QC), and across all states and localities of the US Knowledge of federal, state, provincial, and local payroll laws Excellent communication and analytical skills with the ability to translate analytical findings into actionable solutions Strong organizational skill and attention to detail Ability to simultaneously handle multiple priorities Ability to work independently and on as part of a team – resourceful and self-starter Ability to work in a proactive, resourceful, and flexible manner Desired Qualifications: Prior exposure with Workday a plus Experience with managing tickets Experience with benefits and/or 401k a plus Experience with equity transactions a plus Spanish and/or Portuguese a plus As an Equal Opportunity Employer, Axalta is committed to a diverse workforce. “Please note that Axalta Coating Systems will not accept any candidate profiles sent unrequested and unsolicited by recruiting agencies. Axalta Coating Systems collaborates with preferred providers based on framework agreements and will not pay any fees to recruiting agencies without an agreement. Should Axalta Coating Systems receive a candidate profile form a recruiting agency with which there is no framework agreement, and should the respective candidate be considered or hire, this will not entitle the recruiting agency to claim payment or fees.” Overview Axalta Coating Systems Ltd. ("Axalta," or the "Company"), is a leading global manufacturer, marketer and distributor of high-performance coatings systems. With over a 150-year heritage in the coatings industry, Axalta is known for manufacturing high-quality products with well-recognized brands supported by market-leading technology and customer service. Over the course of the Company's history, Axalta has remained at the forefront of the industry by continually developing innovative coatings technologies designed to enhance the performance and appearance of customers' products, while improving the customer's productivity and profitability. Axalta's diverse global footprint of 50 manufacturing facilities, four technology centers, 47 customer training centers and more than 14,000 team members allows the Company to meet the needs of customers in over 130 countries. Axalta serves its customer base through an extensive sales force and technical support organization, as well as through approximately 4,000 independent, locally-based distributors. The Company's scale and strong local presence are critical to its success, allowing leverage of the technology portfolio and customer relationships globally while meeting customer demands locally. Axalta operates its business in two operating segments: Performance Coatings and Transportation Coatings, serving four end markets, including: Refinish, Industrial, Light Vehicle and Commercial Vehicle, across the following four regions: North America, EMEA, Latin America and Asia-Pacific. For more information visit axaltacoatingsystems.com and follow us @axalta on Twitter and on LinkedIn.
This role will be responsible for all day-to-day payroll activities, including end to end processing biweekly payrolls for employees in the US and Canada and a monthly expat/inpat payroll. This will include maintaining and auditing employee data, calculating pro-rated earnings, vacation/sick hours, termination payouts, and other items as required, as well as developing and/or running payroll reports, both scheduled and ad hoc. This role will require the ability to work autonomously, with solid knowledge of US and Canadian laws and regulations related to payroll execution. Essential Duties: Coordinate, produce and audit biweekly payrolls for the US and Canada locations, including off-cycle and supplemental payrolls, when appropriate Maintain and audit employee data in payroll and time and attendance systems Calculate and record all payroll adjustments in payroll batches, including pro-rated pay, termination payouts, bonuses, commissions, relocation, etc. Partner with our Total Rewards team, as well as our global mobility 3rd party vendor, to ensure proper payment and recording of expat and inpat payrolls Working with the Total Rewards team, coordinate the recording of RSU transactions within the payroll Responsible for timely and accurate preparation of payroll related reports requested by 3rd party vendors, Human Resources, Finance, Plant Leads/Supervisors, and other areas of the business Assists with troubleshooting timekeeping issues, first point of contact for employees and managers Lead the quarter-end and year-end process, including preparation, auditing, and filing of W2s, T4s, RL1s, and other related reporting and reconciliations Investigate questionable data and take corrective action when necessary Partner with key stakeholders (benefits, compensation, HRIS, HRBPs, etc.) to address business needs and issues proactively Provide support to employees at all levels and locations of the company with questions, problem resolution, etc., in a timely and professional manner Ensure compliance with internal control requirements and related policies Work with 3rd party payroll provider and governmental agencies on tax notices Assist with SOX testing Assist with other projects as needed, including global payroll related projects
Required Qualifications: 5+ years multi-state and country (US & Canada) payroll experience Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience Knowledge of legal and regulatory compliance and procedures, including labor laws, employee standards, and statutory remittances in Canada (BC, ON, and QC), and across all states and localities of the US Knowledge of federal, state, provincial, and local payroll laws Excellent communication and analytical skills with the ability to translate analytical findings into actionable solutions Strong organizational skill and attention to detail Ability to simultaneously handle multiple priorities Ability to work independently and on as part of a team – resourceful and self-starter Ability to work in a proactive, resourceful, and flexible manner Desired Qualifications: Prior exposure with Workday a plus Experience with managing tickets Experience with benefits and/or 401k a plus Experience with equity transactions a plus Spanish and/or Portuguese a plus As an Equal Opportunity Employer, Axalta is committed to a diverse workforce. “Please note that Axalta Coating Systems will not accept any candidate profiles sent unrequested and unsolicited by recruiting agencies. Axalta Coating Systems collaborates with preferred providers based on framework agreements and will not pay any fees to recruiting agencies without an agreement. Should Axalta Coating Systems receive a candidate profile form a recruiting agency with which there is no framework agreement, and should the respective candidate be considered or hire, this will not entitle the recruiting agency to claim payment or fees.”