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Strada is a people, payroll, and technology leader simplifying international workforce management. Operating in 180+ countries, we design and deliver people-first solutions powered by cloud-based technology – helping organizations grow and enabling workforces to perform at their best.

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HRFS Analyst | Virtual - Canada

The HRFS Analyst provides payroll accounting, funding, and financial analysis support to Strada clients across Canada and the United States. Based in Canada, this position supports Canadian clients with both Canadian and U.S. payroll populations and is responsible for ensuring accurate payroll accounting, reconciliations, funding, and financial reporting across both countries. The role works closely with clients, payroll processing teams, vendors, and internal stakeholders to resolve financial and operational issues, support audits, and maintain appropriate financial controls.

Key Responsibilities

Perform payroll-to-General Ledger (GL) reconciliations for both Canadian and U.S. payroll populations, including payroll activity, GL postings, balance sheet accounts, and interface error reports.
Prepare bank and funding reconciliations by comparing payroll, banking, and third-party payment data and taking appropriate action to clear reconciling items.
Analyze payroll variances, accounting discrepancies, and compliance issues; perform root cause analysis and recommend appropriate resolutions.
Prepare or support journal vouchers, reclassifications, and other accounting adjustments and understand their impact on the General Ledger.
Analyze financial, operational, and compliance risks associated with escalated issues and provide recommendations to clients and internal stakeholders.
Provide functional support for payroll accounting and funding issues, including researching system defects, documenting issues and evidence, and coordinating resolution with appropriate internal teams.
Support implementations, go-lives, year-end activities, and the accurate and timely delivery of payroll accounting and GL files and documents.
Respond to client, vendor, and internal inquiries related to payroll accounting, funding, treasury, and financial processes across Canadian and U.S. operations.
Support internal and external audits by providing accurate and timely information and helping ensure appropriate controls are established and followed.
Maintain Defined Work Instructions (DWIs), process documentation, and other procedures and controls to support consistent service delivery.
Partner with payroll processing teams, Operations, Product, and other internal groups to resolve issues, share lessons learned, and improve service delivery.
Identify opportunities for automation, process improvement, and enhanced controls and support implementation of approved solutions.
Participate in team knowledge sharing, training, and coaching related to payroll accounting, funding, and delivery processes.
Maintain the confidentiality of sensitive payroll and financial information while building effective relationships with clients, vendors, and internal stakeholders.

Professional Experience & Skills

Accounting experience is required, with hands-on payroll accounting experience supporting both Canadian and U.S. payroll.
Demonstrated understanding of payroll accounting processes and financial requirements in both Canada and the United States.
Payroll financial reporting, payroll funding, or payroll reconciliation experience preferred.
1-3 years of experience using Workday or a similar payroll, ERP, or accounting system.
Strong understanding of General Ledger accounting, reconciliations, journal entries, financial reporting, and payroll accounting processes.
Advanced Excel skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office and related financial systems.
Ability to analyze financial issues, identify root causes, assess risk, and make sound recommendations.
Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and maintain SLA and client commitments in a fast-paced environment.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to work effectively with clients and internal teams.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively while following established processes, procedures, and controls.
Strong attention to detail, problem-solving skills, adaptability, and willingness to learn in a global environment.

At Strada, our values guide everything we do:

Anticipate Customer Needs – We stay ahead of trends so our customers can grow and succeed.
Own the Outcome – We take responsibility for delivering excellence and ensuring things get done right.
Challenge Ourselves to Work Smarter – We move faster than the world around us to drive change and accomplish more.
Empower Each Other to Solve Problems – We tackle challenges head on, ask tough questions, and collaborate to find the best solutions.
Care About Our Work and Our People – We understand that what we do impacts millions, and we have a responsibility to get it right.

Benefits

At Strada, we support your whole self—offering a range of benefits for your health, wellbeing, finances, and future. These include health coverage, wellbeing programs, paid leave (vacation, sick, parental), retirement plans, learning opportunities, and more.

All offers are contingent on successful completion of background checks, where permitted by law and as appropriate for the role. These may include identity, education, employment, and in some cases, criminal history verification, checks against global watchlists, credit reports, and/or drug testing. You’ll be informed of the specific checks applicable to your role and location during the recruitment process.

Our commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Strada is dedicated to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We believe that embracing differences strengthens our teams and drives innovation and success.

Diversity Policy Statement

Strada is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination based on legally protected characteristics. Applicants may request a reasonable accommodation by contacting their recruiter.

Authorization to work in the Employing Country

To be considered, you must have current and future work authorization in the country where you're applying, without the need for visa sponsorship by Strada.

Please note: This job description does not limit Strada’s right to assign or reassign responsibilities, including to subsidiaries, partners, or future business purchasers.

We offer yow a competitive total rewards package, continuing education & training, and tremendous potential with a growing worldwide onganization.

DISCLAIMER:

Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities of this job to other entities; including but not limited to subsidiaries, partners, or purchasers of Strada business units.

About the company

Strada is a global provider of people, payroll, and workforce technology solutions. It offers advisory services, HR and payroll deployment, and managed outsourcing, centered on Strada Pay, its AI-enabled global payroll platform integrating with Workday, SAP, and Oracle across 180+ countries. What sets Strada apart is its end-to-end model, from advisory through post-implementation support, serving 1,400+ customers and 11 million employees. The goal is to simplify workforce management so organizations can grow and employees perform at their best.

Company Size

1-10

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Saint Helier, Jersey

Founded

2017

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What believers are saying

July 2, 2026 expansion added Workday delivery in India, Poland, Canada, Middle East, Philippines.
May 12, 2026 Navro partnership extends Strada into integrated payments across 95 countries.
June 22, 2026 SAP payroll launch and June 25 Strada Express widen mid-market reach.

What critics are saying

Workday and SAP can squeeze partners by bundling services and implementation.
AI tools from DatascaleHR and Strada Express compress labor-heavy margins by 2027.
A failed multinational payroll run damages trust instantly and triggers client churn.

What makes Strada unique

Forrester named Strada a Workday Services Leader on September 1, 2026.
Strada combines Workday, SAP SuccessFactors, payroll, and payments across 180 countries.
Strada has 1,580 certified consultants and 4,300 Workday certifications worldwide.

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Outsource Accelerator

Oct 20th, 2026

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PR Newswire

Oct 9th, 2026

Strada partners with Aon and unveils AI-powered Workday tools at Rising 2026

Strada announced a strategic partnership with Aon and unveiled new AI-powered tools at Workday Rising U.S. 2026. The collaboration combines Aon's consulting and benefits expertise with Strada's Workday capabilities to help organisations maximise their platform investments. Strada introduced the Flex Credit Calculator, an advisory tool developed with its Client Advisory Board. It helps Workday customers understand AI entitlements, estimate consumption, and plan investments using published rate cards and customer data. The company is expanding Strada Express to the U.S. market, targeting medium enterprises with up to 3,000 employees. The solution offers three deployment tiers and enables eligible customers to implement Workday HCM in as little as 12 weeks. Stephen Dolan, General Manager of Workday Professional Services at Strada, said organisations increasingly seek to drive business value and create consistent employee experiences globally through Workday.

PR Newswire

Oct 7th, 2026

EY announces strategic alliance with Strada to help set a new standard in integrated global payroll solutions.

EY announces strategic alliance with Strada to help set a new standard in integrated global payroll solutions. Oct 07, 2026, 09:00 ET * Delivers scalable payroll operations, improved accuracy and service quality through integrated processes, governance and reporting * Combines global scale, deep payroll expertise and local reach to help manage complex employee populations while ensuring a seamless experience across geographies LONDON, Oct. 7, 2026 /PRNewswire/ - The EY organization today announces a strategic alliance between Strada, a leading people, payroll and technology provider, and Ernst & Young LLP (EY US) designed to set a new standard in how multinational organizations manage global payroll and workforce solutions. Building on EY US's established global payroll, tax, mobility and workforce advisory capabilities, the EY-Strada Alliance combines these strengths with Strada's global payroll technology, certified integrations and professional services with leading human capital management platforms, global payment capacities and deep experience in processing payroll for the world's largest employers. The Alliance expands the value that can be delivered to clients seeking integrated, scalable approaches to evolving workforce priorities and global payroll operations, from fully managed models to tech-enabled in-house payroll and hybrid combinations across geographies. In addition, the Alliance reduces vendor fragmentation and gives multinational organizations greater flexibility, stronger compliance and a single governance framework for payroll and workforce enablement. Gerard Osei-Bonsu, EY Global People Advisory Services Tax Leader, says: "This Alliance fundamentally changes how global payroll is delivered. Together with Strada, EY teams are combining deep payroll knowledge, broader workforce services and operational capabilities with leading payroll technology, helping large, complex global organizations simplify their payroll landscape, consolidate vendors and operate with greater confidence. Clients gain more workforce flexibility and choice in how their payroll is delivered all under a single, globally governed structure with real-time insights, stronger compliance and greater operational efficiency." Colin Brennan, Chief Executive Officer at Strada, says: "Payroll remains an exceptionally complex and high-risk function, and increasingly enterprises are looking to consolidate that responsibility with a small number of trusted partners. Together, Strada and EY US bring a model that connects technology, local expertise, compliance, data and services into an integrated global payroll and workforce solution. The Alliance provides organizations with the breadth and depth of services and technology they need to manage their workforce across every market they operate in." The EY-Strada Alliance signals a new chapter in global payroll and workforce solutions, moving beyond fragmented, legacy approaches to a model built for control, governance and confidence at a global scale. EY exists to build a better working world, helping to create long-term value for clients, people and society and build trust in the capital markets. Enabled by data and technology, diverse EY teams in over 150 countries provide trust through assurance and help clients grow, transform and operate. Working across assurance, consulting, law, strategy, tax and transactions, EY teams ask better questions to find new answers for the complex issues facing our world today. EY refers to the global organization, and may refer to one or more, of the member firms of Ernst & Young Global Limited, each of which is a separate legal entity. Ernst & Young Global Limited, a UK company limited by guarantee, does not provide services to clients. Information about how EY collects and uses personal data and a description of the rights individuals have under data protection legislation are available via ey.com/privacy. EY member firms do not practice law where prohibited by local laws. For more information about our organization, please visit ey.com. This news release has been issued by EYGM Limited, a member of the global EY organization that also does not provide any services to clients. About Strada Strada is a people, payroll, and technology leader that simplifies international workforce management. Across 180 countries, Strada designs and delivers people-first solutions powered by cloud-based technology that help organisations grow and enable workforces to perform at their best. SOURCE EYGS LLP

Strada

Aug 27th, 2026

Strada recognized as a Leader in Workday Services, Q2 2026 analyst evaluation.

Strada recognized as a Leader in Workday Services, Q2 2026 analyst evaluation. August 27, 2026 Independent evaluation recognizes Strada's global delivery model, integrated regional expertise, and end-to-end lifecycle services. THE WOODLANDS, Texas, August 27th, 2026 - Strada, the people, payroll and technology leader that simplifies international workforce management, is proud to be recognized as a Leader in The Forrester Wave(TM): Workday Services, Q2 2026. Forrester's evaluation of top Workday services providers noted that Strada "is anchored in an on-par vision to keep Workday at the center of HR and finance while removing operational complexity through payroll-led, end-to-end lifecycle services." The report stated that Strada "excels across business and strategy consulting, core implementation, application management services (AMS), intellectual property (IP), HR transformation, human capital management (HCM), Adaptive Planning, Analytics, and Extend, with complex client proof points..." Forrester's evaluation also noted that Strada "stands out in HR transformation and HR operating model design" and noted among its differentiators a "large portfolio of Extend and Built on Workday apps with strong adoption and deep data lake and archiving capabilities." Forrester's profile on Strada identified that Strada "is best suited for large, multicountry enterprises seeking payroll-led Workday deployments with ongoing operations, HR transformation, and consistent global delivery." The evaluation also found that, "Customers praise Strada for its dependable global Workday delivery, deep payroll expertise, and collaborative teams that execute complex, multicountry programs with consistency." Stephen dolan, vice president, Workday professional services at Strada, said: "For more than 18 years, we've helped organizations deploy, optimize, and operate Workday around the world. Today, customers are looking beyond deployment to unlock greater value through AI, automation, operational workforce services, and the growing ecosystem of innovations built around the platform. We believe this recognition from Forrester reflects our ability to support customers across that entire journey, combining deep industry aligned Workday expertise with global delivery capabilities that help large and medium sized organizations continuously evolve and realize greater business value." These investments build on Strada's long-standing partnership with Workday and over 1,100+ deployments completed. As customer needs continue to evolve, Strada remains focused on helping organizations simplify complexity, embrace AI and innovation, enhance workforce operations, and maximize the value of their Workday investment across the full suite of HR, finance, payroll, benefits and planning. Forrester does not endorse any company, product, brand, or service included in its research publications and does not advise any person to select the products or services of any company or brand based on the ratings included in such publications. Information is based on the best available resources. Opinions reflect judgment at the time and are subject to change. This report is part of a broader collection of Forrester resources, including interactive models, frameworks, tools, data, and access to analyst guidance. For more information, read about Forrester's objectivity here. About Strada. Strada is a people, payroll, and technology leader that simplifies international workforce management. Across 180 countries, Strada designs and delivers people-first solutions powered by cloud-based technology that help organizations grow and enable workforces to perform at their best. www.stradaglobal.com Media contact:

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Jul 2nd, 2026

Strada further expands its Workday services to support organizations in five key growth regions.

Strada further expands its Workday services to support organizations in five key growth regions. THE WOODLANDS, TX, JULY 2, 2026 - Strada, a people, payroll, and technology leader that simplifies international workforce management, today announces the expansion of its Workday services to support organizations based in key global regions including India, Poland, the Middle East, Canada, and the Philippines. The expansion strengthens Strada's in-region delivery and expertise, enabling organizations operating in these markets to adopt and scale Workday with confidence, supported by local knowledge and global consistency. Building on more than 18 years as a Workday Partner, Strada has delivered more than 1,500 successful Workday deployments across 100+ countries and is supported by more than 1,580 Workday-certified consultants holding over 4,300 Workday certifications. Combined with its expanded regional presence, Strada is well positioned to support multinational organizations seeking integrated, AI-powered HR, finance, and payroll solutions delivered with global consistency and deep local expertise in an increasingly complex regulatory environment. Customers will benefit from enhanced in-country delivery and end-to-end Workday services from advisory and deployment through ongoing operations and optimization. The expansion reinforces Strada's ability to serve as a single, trusted partner for organizations throughout the entire Workday lifecycle. Regional highlights include: | Poland: Building on an established presence in Poland since 2003, Strada is broadening its services to include Workday deployment and optimization for Poland-based organizations, increasing in-country delivery capacity to support organizations modernizing HR, finance and payroll in a single solution. | Canada: Strada is expanding its existing Workday capabilities to support organizations navigating increasing data sovereignty, payroll, compliance and AI-related regulatory requirements. With more than 500 Workday customers across Canada and the growing demand for integrated HR and payroll solutions, the expansion strengthens Strada's ability to support highly regulated sectors with local expertise and compliant cloud-based delivery. | India: Strada is deepening its commitment to India, building on more than 30 years of local presence and expertise. Since launching its India Workday practice in 2015, Strada has built a tenured team of more than 500 Workday professionals, delivering and supporting Workday solutions for more than 200 global clients, including organizations expanding into India. As a Workday partner, Strada is positioned to help India-headquartered organizations deploy, optimize, and operate Workday locally. In addition to delivering Workday services, Strada can resell Workday and provide integrated payroll solutions, offering clients a single partner for HR, finance, and payroll needs. | Middle East: Strada is proud to announce its planned expansion into the Middle East, including the establishment of local teams in Dubai and Saudi Arabia. Leveraging its experience delivering Workday solutions for global clients' deployments across the Middle East, alongside established regional payroll capabilities, Strada is well positioned to support organizations navigating the region's evolving regulatory requirements and workforce complexities. | Philippines: With more than 30 years of experience in the Philippines, Strada is expanding its Workday business in the region. Its Manila delivery center, supported by a local team with deep domain expertise, has a strong track record of helping organizations successfully adopt and scale Workday. As a Workday Partner, Strada combines local market knowledge with global best practices, while its payroll capabilities further position Strada as a partner of choice for Philippines-based organizations seeking scalable, end-to-end Workday solutions. "Our continued regional expansion with Workday strengthens a partnership built on nearly two decades of helping customers deploy, operate, and optimize Workday globally with confidence. By increasing our regional presence, we are better positioned to support both midsize and large enterprises operating across complex, multi-country environments, closer to where they need us most. This helps ensure we deliver the consistency, compliance, and insight organizations need to reduce risk and operate with greater control at scale." said Stephen Dolan, Vice President and head of Workday Professional Services at Strada. With this expansion, Strada and Workday continue to help organizations modernize their people, finance, and payroll operations, delivering greater efficiency, stronger insights, and a more connected workforce experience worldwide. ENDS About Strada Strada is a people, payroll, and technology leader that simplifies international workforce management. Across 180 countries, Strada designs and delivers people-first solutions powered by cloud-based technology that help organizations grow and enable workforces to perform at their best. www.stradaglobal.com Media contact: Vickie Collinge [email protected] +441582 790705