Job Description

The Payroll Analyst is responsible for processing accurate and timely payroll for employees across the United States and Canada (biweekly) and the United Kingdom and Ireland (monthly). This role ensures compliance with country‑specific regulations, partners with in‑country Human Resources professionals, and supports continuous improvement initiatives. The Payroll Analyst contributes to audit readiness, data integrity, and process standardization across the global payroll function.

What you will do:

Payroll Processing

• Process biweekly US and Canada payroll

• Process monthly UK and Ireland payroll

• Validate employee data - new hires, terminations, compensation changes, and timekeeping inputs, etc.

• Perform pre‑payroll data audits to ensure accuracy

• Reconcile payroll outputs, tax calculations, and statutory deductions

• Collaborate with HR, Finance, and IT to ensure data accuracy

Compliance & Controls

• Support segregation of duties through proper documentation and workflows

• Assist with internal and external audits

• Maintain secure and confidential payroll records

• Support employee payroll inquiries with professionalism and clarity

What we need from you:

• 2–4 years of payroll experience

• Strong understanding of payroll regulations

• Confidentiality and integrity

• Proficiency in Excel (VLOOKUP, data validation)

• Experience with HRIS and payroll systems

• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills

• Excellent communication and stakeholder management

• Accuracy and attention to detail

• Ability to work under tight deadlines

SEI’s competitive advantage:

To help you stay energized, engaged and inspired, we offer a wide range of benefits including comprehensive care for your physical and mental well-being, a strong retirement plan, tuition reimbursement, a hybrid working environment for most roles, support for working parents and flexible Paid Time Off (PTO) so you can relax, recharge and be there for the people you care about.

Benefits include healthcare (medical, dental, vision, prescription, wellness, EAP, FSA), life and disability insurance (premiums paid for base coverage), 401(k) match, education assistance, commuter benefits, up to 11 paid holidays/year, 21 days PTO/year pro-rated for new hires which increases over time, paid parental leave, back-up childcare arrangements, paid volunteer days, a discounted stock purchase plan, investment options, access to thriving employee networks and more.

We are a technology and asset management company delivering on our promise of building brave futures (SM)—for our clients, our communities, and ourselves. Come build your brave future at SEI.

SEI is an Equal Opportunity Employer and so much more…

After over 50 years in business, SEI remains a leading global provider of investment processing, investment management, and investment operations solutions. Reflecting our experience within financial services and financial technology our offices encompass an open floor plan and numerous art installations designed to encourage innovation and creativity in our workforce. We recognize that our people are our most valuable asset and that a healthy, happy, and motivated workforce is key to our continued growth. At SEI, we’re (literally) invested in your success. We offer our employees paid parental leave, back-up childcare arrangements, paid volunteer days, education assistance and access to thriving employee networks.

SEI is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

AI Acceptable Use in the application and interview process:

SEI acknowledges the growing integration of artificial intelligence (AI) tools into individuals’ personal and professional lives. If you intend to incorporate the use of any AI tools at any stage of the application and/or interview process, please ensure you have reviewed and adhere to our AI use guidelines