FloQast is looking for a Senior Payroll Analyst to own payroll for our US and Canada employees. You'll be the in-house expert on our HRIS, UKG Pro (UltiPro), run our bi-weekly and off-cycle payrolls, and help us clean up and improve how payroll works in UKG so there's less manual effort and fewer workarounds.
You'll also coordinate with the third-party providers who handle payroll for our international teams, and work closely with HR, Benefits, and Accounting. This is a hands-on role for someone who is comfortable working independently, taking ownership of processes, maintaining clear documentation, and driving improvements to create more efficient and scalable workflows.
*Visa sponsorship is NOT available at this time.
What You’ll Do:
Process multi-state US and Canada payroll accurately and on time, including bi-weekly payrolls, off-cycle payments, and manual checks
Serve as the in-house expert for UKG Pro payroll and Workforce Management Dimensions, including configuration, troubleshooting, and working with UKG support
Review and simplify our current UKG setup, and replace manual workarounds with sustainable, well-controlled processes
Write and maintain clear payroll procedures and process documentation so that payroll can be run by someone else when needed
Act as primary point of contact for our international payroll providers (UK, Australia, Germany, India): review inputs and outputs, reconcile results, and make sure employees are paid correctly and on time
Perform and or support the reconciliation of payroll to the general ledger with Accounting each cycle, and support audit and compliance requests
Maintain strong payroll controls, including approvals, access, and separation of duties
Record and process employee changes, including leaves of absence, salary changes, and reporting changes
Make sure new hire and termination data flows correctly from HRIS into payroll
Manage state tax registrations and ongoing tax filings, and keep employee tax profiles accurate
Work with Benefits and HR Business Partners on deductions, open enrollment, and other payroll-related processes
Work with the HRIS Manager to get the most out of UKG
Handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion and professionalism
Help train and back up team members as the payroll function grows
Perform other duties and special projects as needed
What You’ll Bring:
5 to 7+ years of hands-on payroll experience, with at least 3 years processing payroll in UKG Pro (UltiPro)
Experience processing multi-state US payroll and Canadian payroll
Experience supporting or coordinating international payrolls with outside providers
Experience in a growing company with 700+ employees across multiple countries
Comfort running payroll independently, including when something goes wrong mid-cycle
Experience documenting processes and improving or cleaning up existing payroll setups
Strong understanding of payroll tax, compliance, and internal controls
BS/BA in Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field preferred
CPP preferred
Strong Excel skills; proficient with Microsoft Office and G-Suite
Strong attention to detail and the ability to work under tight, recurring deadlines
Clear written and verbal communication, with a collaborative, helpful attitude
High integrity and a track record of protecting confidential information
A sense of ownership and pride in getting it right
FloQast Chicago, Illinois, USA Office
FloQast Chicago, IL Office


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