Payroll Analyst

Bureau Veritas

  • Houston, TX
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 1 month ago
A WORLD LEADER IN TESTING, INSPECTION & CERTIFICATION SERVICESBureau Veritas offers dynamic, exciting employment opportunities with an attractive salary/benefit package and an opportunity to play a vital role with a global organization. If you would enjoy working in a dynamic environment and are looking for an opportunity to become part of a stellar team of professionals, we invite you to apply online today.Bureau Veritas is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and as such we recruit, hire, train, and promote persons in all job classifications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, marital status, citizen status, sexual orientation, genetics, status as a protected veteran, or any other non-job-related characteristics.This position is responsible to ensure equal opportunity in employment in that all persons are treated equally and on the basis of merit, in decisions regarding selection, placement, promotions, training, work assignments, transfers and other personnel actions.City:Houston or RemoteState:Texas or RemoteJob Title:Payroll AnalystOperating Group:Human ResourcesDivision/Cluster:Payroll DepartmentReports to (Name & Title):Manager of Payroll, North AmericaType of position (Select One):☒ Employee (FT/PT) ☐ Casual (PTAN) ☐ Intern/Co-Op ☐ TraineeFLSA Status:☒ Exempt ☐ Non-Exempt ☐ HourlyJob Summary:The Payroll Analyst will be detail-oriented and experienced supporting payroll processing across all U.S. states and Canadian provinces. The ideal candidate will be well-versed in both U.S. and Canadian federal, state, and provincial labor and tax regulations as well as ensuring timely, accurate payroll for multi-jurisdictional employees. This role requires strong analytical, compliance, and customer service skills.Essential Duties and ResponsibilitiesReasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Payroll Processing & Compliance
  • Prepare and process multi-state U.S. and multi-province Canadian payrolls (salaried and hourly) on a bi-weekly, semi-monthly, or monthly basis.
  • Ensure compliance with federal, state, provincial, and local laws regarding wages, deductions, taxes, and reporting requirements (e.g., IRS, CRA, SSA, state/provincial labor boards).
  • Calculate and review retroactive payments, bonuses, garnishments, commissions, and other special pay types.
  • Coordinate and validate payroll inputs from HR, Time & Attendance systems, and benefits.
  • Investigate and resolve errors in payroll and accounting systems.
  • Ensure accuracy and timeliness of payroll
Reporting & Analysis
  • Reconcile payroll reports and GL accounts; support month-end and year-end close.
  • Create and analyze payroll reports for finance, HR, and auditors.
  • Prepare and Audit year-end tax forms (e.g., W-2, W-2C, 1099, T4, T4A, RL-1).
  • Ensure that all employee termination and remittances are done accurately and on time - including ROE, RRSP, WSIB.
  • Assist in payroll audits and ensure documentation is audit ready.
  • Act as a liaison with auditors and various government agencies
System Management & Process Improvement
  • Maintain accurate payroll records in payroll/HRIS platforms (e.g., ADP, Success Factors).
  • Participate in system upgrades, testing, and implementations.
  • Identify and implement process improvements for payroll efficiency and accuracy.
  • Update Payroll SOP's and procedures as necessary
Employee Support & Communication
  • Respond to payroll inquiries from employees in the U.S. and Canada in a timely, professional manner.
  • Educate employees and managers on payroll-related topics (e.g., paystubs, tax forms, direct deposit).
  • Other duties as assigned
Supervisory ResponsibilitiesNo supervisory responsibilitiesSkillsThe requirements listed below are representative of acquired skills required.
  • In-depth knowledge of U.S. federal and state labor/payroll laws (FLSA, IRS regulations, etc.).
  • Strong understanding of Canadian payroll legislation (Employment Standards, CRA, provincial regulations).
  • Experience with payroll systems (e.g., ADP Workforce Now, ADP eTime, Success Factors).
  • Proficient in Microsoft Suite, i.e. Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
  • Excellent attention to detail, time management skills, and confidentiality.
  • Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
  • Strong organizational skills, and ability to work under pressure with tight deadlines
Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience supporting a distributed workforce or multi-entity organization.
  • Bilingual (English/French) is a strong asset, especially for Quebec payroll.
CompetencyThe requirements listed below are competencies required to perform the job successfully.Education, Certifications, and Experience (required)
  • 3+ years of end-to-end payroll experience in both U.S. and Canadian jurisdictions.
  • Post Secondary Education in Business or related discipline
Physical and Environmental ConditionsThe physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
  • General office environment
  • Remote or hybrid work setting.
  • Fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
  • Cross-functional collaboration with HR, Finance, and Operations teams.
Travel Requirements
  • None
This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.If you are an individual with a disability and you would like us to assist you with searching the Careers Page site for employment opportunities and/or assistance with completing your profile and application, please contact us at 1-888-357-7020 or email us with your request to .We are happy to assist you and encourage you to consider Bureau Veritas for your next great career opportunity!If you would like additional information regarding Bureau Veritas' federal obligations in regards to equal employment opportunity, please click the link below:READY TO LEAVE YOUR MARK IN A SMARTER SOCIETY?

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