$90K - 120K a year
Lead and process payroll for U.S. and Canadian employees, provide tier 2 payroll support, ensure compliance with payroll regulations, communicate with stakeholders, and manage payroll-related projects.
Requires 2+ years payroll experience, preferably with Workday system knowledge, understanding of payroll regulations, strong Excel and project management skills, and a preferred CPP certification.
Job Title Senior Payroll Advisor Job Description Summary The Senior Payroll Advisor will lead processing payroll for our U.S. and Canada employees. This position will be responsible for the timely and accurate payroll processing for specified populations of up to 5,000 employees. The Position will report to the Payroll Manager and will align activities to the direct needs of the business. Job Description Responsibilities: Processing payroll for U.S. and Canadian employees Responsible for providing payroll tier 2 level support Responsible for aligning and educated business stakeholders on payroll processes, compliance, and activities Demonstrate critical thinking as well as expertise in payroll programs and processes Responsible for items such as: payroll taxation, jurisdictional requirements, payroll processes, employment related regulations, and best practices Resolve routine issues and questions within the scope of existing practices under the direction of payroll leadership Communicate and implement specific aspects of payroll and associated training sessions; communications for new programs Provide customer service to employees and effectively communicate all payroll-related information Manage and process payroll, identify and resolve errors Manage payroll allocations; provide direction to both corporate operations teams and employees in the field Collaborate and communication across functions including HR, IT, Finance, etc. Support the submission of tax, garnishments and bank files to appropriate external agencies Maintain confidential department records and office files in accordance with internal company procedures Maintain direct ownership of tasks/projects Create/edit ad-hoc reports within the HR/Payroll software and provide accurate data to management when requested Serve as the HR Payroll point of contact for employees within a geographical or functional area Maintain strong HR/Payroll policy knowledge Complete special projects/duties as assigned Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree in related field preferred 2+ years of professional payroll experience Working with multi-jurisdictional, W2/T4 eligible employees System experience with Workday is preferred Knowledge of applicable payroll regulations, policies, and practices Strong Excel & Project Management experience is a plus Designated Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) is preferred Cushman & Wakefield is an Equal Opportunity employer to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. Discrimination of any type will not be tolerated. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position at Cushman & Wakefield, please call the ADA line at 1-888-365-5406 or email HRServices@cushwake.com. Please refer to the job title and job location when you contact us. INCO: “Cushman & Wakefield” About Cushman & Wakefield Cushman & Wakefield (NYSE: CWK) is a global leader in real estate services, leveraging our specialized expertise to deliver innovative solutions and exceptional value to owners and occupiers. With 52,000 employees in nearly 400 offices across 60 countries, we are one of the largest firms in the industry, with more than 100 years of history. In 2023, we generated $9.5 billion in revenue from our core services. To learn more, visit www.careers.cushmanwakefield.com.
This job posting was last updated on 9/11/2025