The Senior Payroll Analyst will have primary day-to-day responsibility for end-to-end processing of payroll for 6,500+ employees in North America. The role is responsible for payroll processing operations, including monitoring workflows and processing deadlines. The Senior Payroll Analyst has ownership of specialized payroll elements such as equity processing, garnishments, etc.The incumbent periodically and as directed conducts in-depth analyses and supports projects related to payroll, such as cost reduction initiatives or process improvements. The incumbent plays a crucial role in improving payroll operations, ensuring accuracy, and contributing to continuous process improvements within the payroll function.The successful Payroll Analyst is collaborative, hands-on, results-oriented, innovative, and operates with the utmost integrity, embracing RB Global’s “One Team All-In” mentality.
Responsibilities- Process end to end biweekly payroll accurately and on time for all employees, ensuring compliance with local, state/provincial, and federal regulations.
- Analyze payroll data, identify discrepancies, and resolve issues promptly; update/correct pay data as identified through analysis/audit.
- Ownership of internal/external organizational audits related to payroll.
- Follow any new updated guidance on changes in payroll laws and regulations to ensure ongoing compliance.
- Developing and recommending efficiencies and standard operating procedures related to payroll processes.
- Independently manage Oracle timecards process including auditing and reporting of timekeeping records, monitoring timely approvals by managers and completing mass submit for payroll processing.
- Process supplemental payrolls for stock, bonuses or ad hoc payments.
- Resolve all payroll discrepancies, process adjustments, manual checks and answer escalated employee and management inquiries, as needed.
- Support process improvements, automation, and recommendations leading to best practices.
- Prepare timecard reconciliations to validate timekeeping files balances to payroll processing.
- Support payroll leads to proactively audit payroll changes (new hires, terms, salary changes etc.).
- Provide data-driven payroll insights to influence decision-making within Payroll Team, and with business stakeholders.
- Mentor/train incoming internal or external Payroll Analyst team members.
- Perform year-end responsibilities as it relates to T4’s/RL1’s, T2200 Forms and any YE amendments.
- Work on assignments and projects in partnership with Payroll Leads that are moderately complex, in resolving issues or in making recommendations.
- Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
- Minimum 4-6 years of experience in US/Canada full-cycle timekeeping and payroll processing;
- Advanced proficiency in payroll systems (e.g., ADP, Oracle Cloud HCM) and advanced Excel and mathematical skills;
- Superior excel and analytical skills to identify errors and trends in payroll data.
- Advanced understanding of payroll tax regulations and compliance requirements
- Excellent communication skills to interact with employees and management regarding escalated payroll issues
- Proficient critical thinking and problem-solving skills
- Strong leadership skills
- Ability to work in a hybrid environment 3 days a week in our Westchester, IL office.
About the team - Corporate
As a global company, our corporate teams support billions of dollars in equipment sales every year.
In joining our corporate services teams, you will be ensuring the business runs smoothly in your respective verticals and supporting the overall business to achieve our core objectives.
Every day your work will make a difference in the way we run our business and in the way customers interact with us.
Skills Required
- 4-6 years US/Canada full-cycle timekeeping and payroll processing experience
- Advanced proficiency in payroll systems (e.g., ADP, Oracle Cloud HCM)
- Advanced Excel and strong mathematical/analytical skills
- Advanced understanding of payroll tax regulations and compliance requirements
- Excellent communication skills for escalated employee and management inquiries
- Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills
- Leadership skills; ability to mentor/train payroll team members
- Ability to work hybrid, 3 days a week in Westchester, IL office
RB Global Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about RB Global and has not been reviewed or approved by RB Global.
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Retirement Support — Retirement plans with employer matching are highlighted in multiple postings, supporting long‑term savings for U.S. employees. Plan details are positioned as a core component of the total package and are frequently called out alongside other key benefits.
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Equity Value & Accessibility — An Employee Stock Purchase Plan is emphasized, including accessible design features such as cashless participation and look‑back/discount mechanics. Participation is portrayed as broad and a meaningful part of total rewards across regions.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid time off and company holidays are consistently described as part of the standard offering. Time away benefits are frequently praised as a strength that enhances overall compensation value.
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What We Do
RB Global, Inc. (NYSE: RBA) (TSX: RBA) is a leading, omnichannel marketplace and trusted provider of value-added insights, services and transaction solutions for buyers and sellers of commercial assets and vehicles worldwide. Through its global network of auction sites and digital platform, RB Global serves customers worldwide across a variety of asset classes, including automotive, construction, commercial transportation, government surplus, lifting and material handling, energy, mining and agriculture. The company’s end-to-end marketplace solutions include Ritchie Bros., IAA, Rouse Services, SmartEquip and VeriTread. For more information about RB Global, visit rbglobal.com.








