Payroll Analyst

Why join Aptiv? You'll have the opportunity to work on cutting-edge applications, develop breakthrough technologies, and deliver innovative solutions to some of the world’s leading automotive brands. See your work come to life on the road—helping make mobility safer, greener, and more connected. Ready to shape the future of mobility with us?

Your Role

As Senior Payroll Analyst in a fast-paced tech environment, you will join payroll operations across multiple regions (Costa Rica, U.S., and Canada), ensuring accuracy, compliance, and efficiency. You’ll collaborate with cross-functional and international teams, collaborate on process improvements, and aid with strategic initiatives in payroll and finance.

HOW YOU WILL CONTRIBUTE

Key skills and competencies for succeeding in this role are:

• Process multi-country payroll (CR, US, CAN) using ADP and ERP systems.
• Assist with and/or escalate payroll discrepancies.
• Answer or escalate employee payroll inquiries.
• Process complex, special and bonus payroll transactions.
• Maintain payroll documentation in accordance with company policies and audit standards.
• Support established KPIs and SLAs to improve payroll performance.
• Reconcile vendor statements and troubleshoot discrepancies.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls and financial reporting standards.
• Collaborate with internal departments, vendors, auditors, and management to support payroll operations and reporting.

Technical Skills

• Minimum 5 years of payroll experience, processing for 1,000 employees, preferably in a multinational environment.
• Experience supporting payroll for U.S. and Canada
• Experience using payroll and timekeeping systems like ADP, Paychex, Ceridian, and Oracle.
• Intermediate to advanced Excel tools experience - pivot tables, VLOOKUP, and formulas.
• Knowledge of payroll regulations, tax laws, labor laws, and compliance across various jurisdictions.
• Understands payroll-related accounting tasks including journal entries and reconciliations.
• Capable of troubleshooting and handling HRIS data.
• Creating and interpreting payroll reports, tax filings, and year-end documentation.
• Local candidates only, with ability to work on site
• Must be legally able to work in the U.S. without requirement for any type of visa sponsorship/transfer now or at any time in the future.

Core Competencies

• Attention to Detail - Demonstrates precision and thoroughness in managing payroll and data.
• Analytical Thinking - Capable of interpreting complex data to spot patterns, errors, and opportunities for improvement.
• Communication Skills - Communicates clearly and professionally with employees, HR, and leadership.
• Time Management - Efficiently prioritizes tasks and meets tight deadlines in a dynamic environment, with a goal-focused mindset.
• Customer Service - Provides responsive, empathetic, and solution-oriented support to ensure a positive experience and resolve inquiries efficiently.
• Team Collaboration - Works well with cross-functional teams - HR, finance and international peers.
• Confidentiality - Maintains strict confidentiality of sensitive payroll and employee data.
• Adaptability - Embrace new systems & adjust to evolving payroll procedures and regulations.

Additional Background Preferences:

• Lean Expertise

• Additional languages (Spanish, Chinese)

• Experience in Safety Electronics

Why join us?

You can grow at Aptiv. Aptiv provides an inclusive work environment where all individuals can grow and develop, regardless of gender, ethnicity or beliefs.

You can have an impact. Safety is a core Aptiv value; we want a safer world for us and our children, one with: Zero fatalities, Zero injuries, Zero accidents.

You have support. We ensure you have resources and support needed to take care of your family, physical and mental health with a competitive health insurance package.

Your Benefits at Aptiv:

• Private health care effective day 1 of employment
• Life and accident insurance
• Hybrid and flexible working hours
• Paid Time Off (Holidays, Vacation, Designated time off, Parental leave)
• Relocation assistance may be available
• Learning and development opportunities
• Discount programs with various manufacturers and retailers
• Recognition for innovation and excellence
• Opportunities to give back to the community
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Adoption Assistance
• Fertility Coverage

Apply today, and together let’s change tomorrow!

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