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Payroll Operations Analyst

Hitachi - Vantara
United States, Florida, Orlando
Aug 15, 2025
Our Company We're Hitachi Vantara, the data foundation trusted by the world's innovators. Our resilient, high-performance data infrastructure means that customers - from banks to theme parks - can focus on achieving the incredible with data. If you've seen the Las Vegas Sphere, you've seen just one example of how we empower businesses to automate, optimize, innovate - and wow their customers. Right now, we're laying the foundation for our next wave of growth. We're looking for people who love being part of a diverse, global team - and who get excited about making a real-world impact with data. The Team We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Payroll Operations Analyst to join our North America Payroll team. This role is responsible for full-cycle, multi-state payroll processing for an assigned group of employees in the U.S. and Canada, ensuring payroll is executed accurately, timely, and in compliance with applicable laws and company policies. The Analyst will serve as a key liaison between Payroll, Human Resources, Accounting, Tax, and IT, playing a critical role in maintaining payroll integrity and process excellence. This position requires deep expertise in payroll operations, strong analytical and technical skills, and the ability to handle sensitive information with the utmost discretion and professionalism. The successful candidate will be highly collaborative, customer-focused, and well-versed in payroll systems, particularly Ceridian Dayforce and Workday. The Role Process semi-monthly payroll for assigned U.S. and Canadian employee groups using Ceridian Dayforce. Administer payroll transactions such as bonuses, commissions, deductions, taxes, and leaves. Utilize Kronos and Oracle systems for time data and reporting integration. Support Japanese expatriate payroll and prepare manual checks as needed. Conduct payroll data audits and verify accuracy before and after payroll transmission. Distribute payroll reports and assist with general ledger reconciliations. Provide frontline support for Dayforce system operations and vendor interfaces. Manage wage garnishments, leave of absence pay calculations, and expatriate-related payroll. Collaborate with HRIS, Accounting, Tax, and IT teams to ensure payroll alignment. Support and respond to internal and external payroll inquiries as necessary by performing the necessary research and responding timely and appropriately Assist with year-end processes, including W-2 and T-4 form reviews. Support internal and external audits and help document payroll procedures and policies. Track and resolve aged uncashed checks, stop payments, and escheatment compliance What You'll Bring 5+ years of U.S. multi-state payroll experience. Strong knowledge of federal and state payroll regulations (U.S. and Canada). Proficient in Microsoft Excel (VLOOKUP, pivot tables) and experienced with payroll software and HRIS systems including Ceridian Dayforce, Workday, and Oracle. High level of attention to detail, accuracy, and ethical integrity. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities. Ability to meet tight deadlines and work extended hours during peak times. Familiarity with general accounting principles and payroll-related reconciliations. Prior experience processing expatriate payroll and handling cross-border transactions. Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) or equivalent certification is a plus About us We're a global team of innovators. Together, we harness engineering excellence and passion for insight to co-create meaningful solutions to complex challenges. We turn organizations into data-driven leaders that can a make positive impact on their industries and society. If you believe that innovation can inspire the future, this is the place to fulfil your purpose and achieve your potential. #LI-GG1 Championing diversity, equity, and inclusion Diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) are integral to our culture and identity. Diverse thinking, a commitment to allyship, and a culture of empowerment help us achieve powerful results. We want you to be you, with all the ideas, lived experience, and fresh perspective that brings. We support your uniqueness and encourage people from all backgrounds to apply and realize their full potential as part of our team. How we look after you We help take care of your today and tomorrow with industry-leading benefits, support, and services that look after your holistic health and wellbeing. We're also champions of life balance and offer flexible arrangements that work for you (role and location dependent). We're always looking for new ways of working that bring out our best, which leads to unexpected ideas. So here, you'll experience a sense of belonging, and discover autonomy, freedom, and ownership as you work alongside talented people you enjoy sharing knowledge with. We're proud to say we're an equal opportunity employer and welcome all applicants for employment without attention to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, age, disability status or any other protected characteristic.Should you need reasonable accommodations during the recruitment process, please let us know so that we can do our best to set you up for success.