Payroll Analyst in Calgary

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.

The Payroll Analyst is responsible for ensuring accurate and timely global payroll processing and reporting, compliance with applicable payroll regulations, and supporting continuous improvement of payroll operations. This role supports multi-country payroll activities. The position requires a high level of attention to detail, analytical skills, and the ability to work cross-functionally with HR, Finance, and external vendors.

Key Responsibilities

• Process and reconcile multi-country payrolls, including U.S. domestic, Canada and other global payrolls, international assignee (expat/inpat), and shadow payrolls.
• Serve as the Canada payroll subject matter expert, supporting end-to-end payroll processing, reconciliations, year-end activities, and compliance requirements.
• Manage complex payroll components including expatriate allowances, hypothetical taxes, tax equalization, and gross ups.
• Serve as a primary contact for third-party payroll tax vendors, such as ADP, to ensure accurate tax filing, wage reconciliations, and year-end reporting.
• Prepare and support monthly, quarterly, and annual tax filings and reconciliations.
• Ensure payroll procedures comply with federal, state, local, Canadian, and applicable global payroll requirements; maintain current knowledge of applicable laws and changes in tax legislation.

Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• 2–4 years of payroll experience, preferably in a multi-state or international environment.
• Knowledge of federal and state wage and hour laws, tax regulations, and payroll best practices.
• 1–2 years of full payroll cycle experience in Workday.
• Strong understanding of U.S. payroll and taxation, demonstrated experience supporting end-to-end Canadian payroll processing, reconciliations, year-end activities, and compliance requirements, and experience with international payroll practices.
• Proficiency in Excel, including VLOOKUP and Pivot Tables, for payroll calculations and reporting.
• Detail-oriented with excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication skills for employee support and cross-functional collaboration.
• Ability to handle confidential information with integrity.
• Experience utilizing AI tools to support payroll processing, auditing, research, and process improvement.

Preferred Qualifications

• CPP or FPC certification from PayrollOrg (formerly the American Payroll Association).
• Knowledge of Global Mobility Payroll or payroll processing for expatriates.
• Experience working with global mobility tax providers on expatriate compensation management.
• Familiarity with HRIS systems ServiceNow and ADP SmartCompliance.

At RSM, we offer a competitive benefits and compensation package for all our people. We believe flexibility and in-person connection both play an important role in how we work and grow. Most roles at RSM follow a hybrid workstyle, which means team members are aligned to an RSM office and come together in person when it best supports clients, teams, development or relationship-building. Some roles may be virtual or primarily on-site based on role requirements, team priorities and client needs.