International Payroll Analyst

About Four Seasons:

Four Seasons is powered by our people. We are a collective of individuals who crave to become better, to push ourselves to new heights and to treat each other as we wish to be treated in return. Our team members around the world create amazing experiences for our guests, residents, and partners through a commitment to luxury with genuine heart. We know that the best way to enable our people to deliver these exceptional guest experiences is through a world-class employee experience and company culture.         
At Four Seasons, we believe in recognizing a familiar face, welcoming a new one and treating everyone we meet the way we would want to be treated ourselves. Whether you work with us, stay with us, live with us or discover with us, we believe our purpose is to create impressions that will stay with you for a lifetime. It comes from our belief that life is richer when we truly connect to the people and the world around us.

About the location:

Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts is a global, luxury hotel management company. We manage over 120 hotels and resorts and 50 private residences in 47 countries around the world and growing. Central to Four Seasons employee experience and social impact programming is the company’s commitment to supporting cancer research, and the advancement of diversity, inclusion, equality and belonging at Four Seasons corporate offices and properties worldwide. At Four Seasons, we are powered by people and our culture enables everything we do.

International Payroll Analyst

We are looking for a reliable and detail-oriented International Payroll Analyst to support the day-to-day execution of payroll operations across multiple countries. This role involves working closely with payroll vendors, internal teams, and corporate offices to ensure accurate data input, compliance with payroll procedures, and timely payments to employees. The ideal candidate will have basic accounting knowledge, an international mindset, and a passion for payroll accuracy and operational efficiency.

What You’ll Be Doing:

Payroll Processing & Support

• Assist in processing payrolls for regions including (but not limited to) Dubai, London, Amsterdam, Singapore, Geneva, Barbados and Hong Kong.
• Input, review, and validate payroll data received from HRIS and third-party providers.
• Support accurate and timely booking of payroll entries into the general ledger.
• Help monitor payroll funding timelines using online banking platforms, and flag discrepancies.
• Assist with tracking payroll deadlines, submissions, and post-payroll reporting requirements.

Data Accuracy & Compliance

• Perform quality checks on payroll inputs and reports to identify data gaps or mismatches.
• Assist with regulatory and internal compliance processes, including preparation of supporting documentation for government filings (e.g., IR21 in Singapore).
• Maintain awareness of payroll calendar and key compliance deadlines for each location.

Accounting & Reporting

• Prepare journal entries related to payroll, tax, and benefits with guidance from the Manager, International Payroll.
• Support monthly reconciliations between payroll outputs and accounting records.
• Assist in gathering payroll data and schedules for audits and internal reviews.
• Assist with calculating and booking accruals for various compensation and benefits plans; complete monthly reconciliations.

Process Documentation & Improvement

• Maintain updated records of payroll procedures and checklists.
• Support the implementation of improvements in payroll processes and internal controls.

Employee & Stakeholder Support

• Respond to employee payroll-related queries in a professional and timely manner.
• Collaborate with local corporate offices and other internal departments (e.g., Finance, People and Culture) to ensure accurate and smooth payroll operations.
• Help track and communicate employee incentives and one-off payments under guidance.

What You Bring:

• 2-3 years of experience in multi-country or global payroll operations, with exposure to payroll accounting.
• Accounting Knowledge: Basic accounting background is required, including familiarity with general ledger entries, accruals, and reconciliations.
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field preferred.
• Systems: Proficiency in payroll and accounting platforms (e.g., Workday, ADP, D365).
• Detail-Oriented: Strong analytical skills and attention to detail for both payroll calculations and accounting accuracy.
• Compliance Knowledge: Understanding of international payroll compliance and statutory reporting requirements.
• Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication; ability to explain payroll and accounting matters clearly across teams.

Preferred Qualities

• Experience working in a multi-country or shared service payroll environment.
• Familiarity with payroll compliance documentation or filings.
• Eagerness to learn and grow into a senior payroll or finance role.

This role will be a Hybrid working model, which will require 3 days per week in the Four Seasons Corporate Office located at 1165 Leslie Street, Toronto, Ontario #LI-Hybrid

Four Seasons is committed to providing employment accommodation in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. If contacted for an employment opportunity, please advise Human Resources if you require accommodation.