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Job Title: Sr. Payroll Specialist
FLSA Status: Exempt
Department: Human Resources
Reports to: Manager, Payroll and HRIS
The Sr. Payroll Specialist is responsible for the execution of U.S. and Canadian payroll, ensuring accurate, timely, and compliant payroll delivery aligned with established processes and controls. This role operates within the Total Rewards function and partners closely with HRIS, Finance, and external providers to ensure data integrity, audit readiness, and consistent payroll outcomes. The position includes ownership of complex payroll calculations and coordination activities, including prevailing wage compliance, flexible work week calculations, and support for tax equalization processes in partnership with Global Mobility. This role is accountable for identifying, resolving, and preventing payroll errors and compliance risks, and is expected to independently assess payroll inputs, challenge inconsistencies, and ensure accurate payroll outcomes. This position plays an integral role in maintaining the quality and consistency of HR services in alignment with Loram’s ICARE values.
Execute end-to-end payroll processing for U.S. and Canadian employees in alignment with established schedules, controls, and compliance requirements
Perform payroll validation, audit checks, and issue resolution prior to and following payroll processing to ensure accuracy and completeness
Administer and validate complex payroll calculations, including prevailing wage compliance, flexible work week (FWW) calculations, and multi-jurisdictional earnings and tax treatment
Independently review and validate payroll inputs, with authority to escalate, reject, or halt payroll processing when inaccuracies or compliance risks are identified
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Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Human Resources, Business, or related field or equivalent experience.
5+ years of payroll processing experience, including multi-state payroll
Experience with Canadian payroll or cross-border payroll considerations
Demonstrated experience handling complex payroll calculations and compliance requirements.
The physical demands described here are representative of those that an employee must meet to perform the essential functions of this role. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Office deskwork, requiring sitting, walking, and regular use of phone and computer
Occasional lifting up to 30 lbs.
5% or more travel expected
Ability to tolerate variable and sometimes challenging conditions during site visits or inspections of company equipment in a railroad environment
Loram is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to fostering an inclusive, diverse, and respectful workplace. We make all employment decisions based on qualifications, merit, and business need, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws in the countries where we operate, including the Equality Act 2010 in the UK, relevant U.S. federal, state, and local laws, Brazil’s anti-discrimination provisions under the Consolidation of Labor Laws (CLT) and Federal Constitution, India’s Equal Remuneration Act and Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, Australia’s Fair Work Act 2009 and applicable state and territory legislation, and Canada’s human rights protections under the Canadian Human Rights Act and applicable provincial or territorial laws.
Loram Maintenance of Way, Inc. is a global leader in track maintenance technology, services, and solutions for the railway industry. For over 70 years, Loram has delivered industry-leading innovation through cutting-edge rail grinding, ballast maintenance, and inspection systems — ensuring safer, more reliable, and cost-effective rail operations for customers worldwide.
Headquartered in Hamel, Minnesota, Loram operates in multiple locations across North America and supports Class I, regional, and commuter railroads with a full suite of services. Loram is known for its strong engineering culture, commitment to safety, and dedication to improving the performance of rail infrastructure through advanced technology and field-proven expertise.
Join a company that moves the world — and builds the future of rail.
Privately owned railway maintenance equipment manufacturer and track-services provider serving freight, passenger, transit, and commuter railroads worldwide.
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Full-time
Senior · 5+ years experience
Onsite
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