À propos de ce poste Payroll Specialist chez Motorola Solutions
Company Overview
At Motorola Solutions, we believe that everything starts with our people. We’re a global close-knit community, united by the relentless pursuit to help keep people safer everywhere. We build and connect technologies to help protect people, property and places. Our solutions foster the collaboration that’s critical for safer communities, safer schools, safer hospitals, safer businesses, and ultimately, safer nations. Connect with a career that matters, and help us build a safer future.
Department Overview
We are seeking a data-driven, highly analytical Payroll Analyst to support our payroll operations and ensure data integrity across North America. In this role, you will analyze, audit, and process automated batch payrolls for the US using ADP Enterprise Payroll while maintaining the technical proficiency to step in and support Canadian payroll data processing via ADP Workforce Now as a critical backup.
Job Description
The ideal candidate focuses on data accuracy time card auditing, resolving complex payroll discrepancies researching regulatory tax updates, and building custom reports to support HR and Finance workflows.
Key Responsibilities
Execute, analyze, and reconcile the full-cycle, bi-weekly automated batch payroll for all US employees (exempt and non-exempt) using ADP Enterprise Payroll / EV6.
Maintain operational readiness to analyze, audit, and process Canadian payroll using ADP Workforce Now to ensure seamless coverage and business continuity.
Analyze and execute standard and non-standard payroll transactions, including manual check calculations, paycheck reversals, and the tracking/reconciliation of direct deposit bank rejections.
Import large data sets and perform rigorous audits on timecards, employee demographics, and complex earnings/deductions statements to ensure 100% accuracy.
Research regulatory payroll questions and stay updated on US (FLSA, federal, state, local taxes) and Canadian (ESA, CPP, EI, provincial taxes) compliance updates to ensure system configuration accuracy.
Identify, investigate, and resolve variances or discrepancies regarding payroll wages, taxes, and benefit deductions before final submission.
Design, generate, and analyze ad-hoc and standard payroll reports out of both ADP Enterprise and Workforce Now to support budgeting, compliance reporting, and internal stakeholders.
Qualifications & Experience
3+ years of experience in a payroll analysis, auditing, or processing role handling US payroll with exposure to Canadian payroll.
Proficiency with US ADP Enterprise Payroll and Canada ADP Workforce Now.
Solid understanding of US labor laws, tax setups, and statutory withholdings, with a foundational understanding of Canadian compliance.
FPC/CPP (Certified Payroll Professional) in the US, or PCP/PLP (Payroll Compliance Professional) in Canada is highly desirable.
Skills & Abilities
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (VLOOKUPs, Pivot Tables, formulas, data macros) and standard MS Office applications.
Uncompromising attention to detail, strong problem-solving capabilities, organizational accountability, and excellent collaborative communication skills.
Ability to work autonomously, audit data independently, and manage tasks effectively in a remote environment. Flexibility to work overtime as required to meet strict payroll reporting and processing deadlines.
Experience leveraging AI tools to optimize payroll workflows, automate routine data checks, or analyze large datasets is highly desirable.
Target Base Salary Range: $70,000 - $75,000 USD
Consistent with Motorola Solutions values and applicable law, we provide the following information to promote pay transparency and equity. Pay within this range varies and depends on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The actual offer will be based on the individual candidate.
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Basic Requirements
Bachelor's Degree with 3+ years of experience in a payroll analysis, auditing, or processing role handling
Legal authorization to work in the U.S. indefinitely is required. Employer work permit sponsorship is not available for this position.
Travel Requirements
None
Relocation Provided
None
Position Type
Experienced
Referral Payment Plan
YesOur U.S. Benefits include:
Incentive Bonus Plans
Medical, Dental, Vision benefits
401K with Company Match
10 Paid Holidays
Generous Paid Time Off Packages
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Paid Parental & Family Leave
and more!
EEO Statement
Motorola Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other legally-protected characteristic.
We are proud of our people-first and community-focused culture, empowering every Motorolan to be their most authentic self and to do their best work to deliver on the promise of a safer world. If you’d like to join our team but feel that you don’t quite meet all of the preferred skills, we’d still love to hear why you think you’d be a great addition to our team.
We’re committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruiting experience for candidates with disabilities, or other physical or mental health conditions. To request an accommodation, please complete this Reasonable Accommodations Form so we can assist you.
