Senior Payroll Analyst

Are you ready to elevate your career with a global leader in infrastructure solving complex problems and generating a positive outcome on people’s lives? At Ferrovial, we are not just a company; we are a community of innovators and trailblazers. Listed on three major stock markets: Nasdaq (US), Euronext Amsterdam (Netherlands) and IBEX 35 (Spain), we are also member of the Dow Jones Sustainability Index and FTSE4Good. We operate in more than 15 countries and have a workforce of over 24,000 professionals worldwide. Ferrovial’s activity is carried out through our business units, including Highways, Airports, Construction, and Energy.  

Our Corporate organization oversees business activities, providing strategic planning, communication, legal, finance and human resources services to the business units. As a member of our corporate organization, you will have a broad view of our company, further supporting your career development.

Why Ferrovial?

• Global presence, local impact: Be part of a company that is shaping the future of infrastructure worldwide, with challenging roles and projects that make a real difference.
• Collaborative excellence: Work alongside talented professionals in a collaborative environment where your ideas and contributions are valued.    
• Inclusive Culture: Thrive in an innovative and respectful workplace that values every voice, celebrates what makes us unique and turns differences into innovation.
• Career growth: Benefit from global and cross-business unit mobility, with development processes designed to ensure your professional growth.
• Compelling benefits and employee wellbeing: Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package that rewards your hard work and dedication and take advantage of initiatives designed to support your physical and psychological health.
• Productivity tools: Utilize cutting-edge tools like Microsoft Copilot to enhance your productivity and efficiency.

We are seeking a detail‑oriented and experienced Payroll Professional to manage end‑to‑end payroll activities for the U.S. and Canada, including support for expatriate employees. The ideal candidate has solid operational payroll expertise, strong analytical skills, and hands-on experience working with Workday. This role requires a high level of accuracy, confidentiality, and the ability to work effectively in a fast‑paced, multinational environment.

• Process accurate and timely payroll for U.S. and Canadian employees, ensuring compliance with all regulations.
• Manage payroll activities for expatriates, including taxable benefits, gross‑ups, shadow payroll, and collaboration with mobility or tax partners.
• Maintain and audit payroll data in Workday, ensuring accuracy of earnings, deductions, taxes, and time records.
• Review payroll reports, perform reconciliations, and resolve discrepancies with HR, Finance, and external providers.
• Support year‑end processes including W‑2, T4, and statutory reporting.
• Respond to employee payroll and tax inquiries with a high level of service.
• Participate in process improvement initiatives, system enhancements, and Workday testing.
• Ensure adherence to internal controls, audit requirements, and company policies.

• 5-7 years of payroll processing experience in the U.S. and Canada.
• Experience managing expatriate payroll or international assignments.
• Hands‑on experience with Workday (Payroll, HCM, Time Tracking).
• Strong understanding of payroll legislation and tax regulations.
• Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines.
• Strong communication and customer‑service orientation.
• High integrity and confidentiality.

• Experience in a multinational company or shared services environment.
• Workday Payroll for Canada
• Canada Benefit experience
• Familiarity with global mobility and coordination with tax providers.
• Payroll certifications (FPC, CPP, PCP).

Seize the challenge. Move the world together! Innovative, creative, respectful, and diverse are some of the ways we describe ourselves. We are motivated by challenges, and we collaborate across our business units to move the world together. Your journey to a fulfilling career starts here!

Ferrovial is an equal opportunity employer.  We treat all jobs applications equally, regardless of gender, color, race, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, disability, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, covered veteran status or protected genetic information (each, a “Protected Class”), or any other protected class in accordance with applicable laws.

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