Sr Payroll Analyst

Explore the Potential of Being Part of Something Clearly Essential

Compass Minerals (NYSE: CMP) is a leading global provider of essential minerals focused on safely delivering where and when it matters to help solve nature’s challenges for customers and communities. The company’s salt products help keep roadways safe during winter weather and are used in numerous other consumer, industrial, chemical and agricultural applications. Its plant nutrition products help improve the quality and yield of crops while supporting sustainable agriculture. Compass Minerals operates 11 production and packaging facilities with more than 1,800 employees throughout the U.S., Canada and the U.K. Visit compassminerals.com for more information about the company and its products.

The Senior Payroll Analyst manages the processing of US and Canadian payrolls processed in the US. The position supports payroll compliance, process standardization, audits, analysis and communications that support our employees. This role partners with corporate and site HR, Finance and site leadership to ensure payrolls are processed accurately, timely and in compliance with applicable regulations.

Why Join Compass Minerals?

We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package, including:

• Benefits starting Day 1
• 11 paid holidays + 1 floating holiday
• Competitive PTO Package
• 1 week sick time (subject to applicable state and local laws)
• 401(k) with company match
• Employee Education Reimbursement Program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Bonus opportunities for eligible positions

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary payroll processor for US and Canadian payrolls, ensuring consistent processes and procedures for payroll information received from sites.
• Support and resolve complex payroll issues including garnishments, earnings, deductions, taxation and other employee inquiries.
• Maintain accurate and timely payroll processing in accordance with applicable policies and regulations.
• Communicate with employees about changes and adjustments to payroll processes, individual employee accounts or payroll timing.
• Oversee payroll tax administration for US and Canadian payrolls processed in the US.
• File recurring Canadian workers’ compensation reports for each province.
• Perform payroll audits, reconcile payroll data, analyze discrepancies and process corrections.
• Identify and implement process improvements and payroll control enhancements to increase efficiency, accuracy and compliance.
• Partner with corporate and site HR, Finance and other functional teams to support payroll-related initiatives.
• Provide training and education to sites as requested.
• Prepare and analyze payroll reports for management and auditor requests as needed.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business, Human Resources or a related field.
• 7 or more years of experience with multi-state payrolls in the US and Canada.
• Demonstrated knowledge of multi-state payroll regulations and Canadian payroll practices.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience using UKG.
• Experience supporting payroll for unionized environments.
• FCP or CCP certification.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Compass Minerals is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. The company is firmly committed to making all employment-related decisions without regard to race, ancestry, ethnicity, color, religious creed or belief, national origin, sex (including sexual orientation, gender identity, and pregnancy and breastfeeding), age, military or veteran status, status as a qualified individual with a disability, genetic information, and any other characteristic protected by law. To request reasonable accommodations, email careers@compassminerals.com or call 913-344-9200. Learn more about equal employment opportunity laws at dol.gov.