Senior Associate - US Payroll

Join us on a journey of endless possibilities At Strada, possibility isn’t just a promise – it’s the foundation of everything we do. We believe in unlocking potential for every colleague, creating a journey of growth, discovery, and impact. With the support, resources, and opportunities we provide, you’ll build a fulfilling future – working on meaningful projects that span industries and regions, contributing to outcomes that matter. Strada is a people, payroll, and technology leader simplifying international workforce management. Operating in 180+ countries, we design and deliver people-first solutions powered by cloud-based technology – helping organizations grow and enabling workforces to perform at their best. Learn more at www.stradaglobal.com To learn more about us, visit stradaglobal.com Job Summary Strada is seeking a Senior Associate – US Payroll with 3+ years of experience in end-to-end Any country payroll processing. This role is responsible for delivering accurate and timely payroll services while ensuring compliance with US payroll regulations, internal controls, and service level agreements (SLAs). The ideal candidate will have strong analytical skills, experience managing payroll exceptions, and the ability to collaborate effectively with clients and cross-functional teams. Key Responsibilities Payroll Operations Process end-to-end US payroll for assigned clients, ensuring accuracy and adherence to payroll schedules. Execute off-cycle payrolls, including bonus, termination, retroactive, correction, and adjustment payrolls. Perform payroll validations, reconciliations, and downstream payroll activities before payroll finalization. Review payroll results, identify discrepancies, and resolve payroll exceptions in a timely manner. Validate the impact of payroll system updates and configuration changes on future payroll cycles. Monitor inbound and outbound payroll interfaces, troubleshoot processing errors, and perform root cause analysis (RCA). Compliance & Governance Execute SOC1 payroll controls and maintain audit-ready documentation. Ensure compliance with US federal, state, and local payroll regulations, company policies, and internal procedures. Escalate complex payroll or compliance issues to the appropriate stakeholders for resolution. Client & Stakeholder Management Serve as the primary point of contact for payroll-related queries and payroll output delivery. Communicate payroll schedule deviations and processing impacts to the Business Process Manager (BPM) for client updates. Collaborate with the Center of Excellence (COE) on complex payroll scenarios, tax requirements, and legislative matters. Build strong relationships with internal teams and clients to support efficient payroll delivery. Continuous Improvement Prioritize daily payroll activities to consistently meet SLA, quality, and accuracy targets. Maintain payroll documentation, process guides, and operational reports. Identify…