Payroll Manager, Us And Canada

DIMENSION & SCOPE:

Candidate should be a detail-oriented individual who provides expertise in the payroll function in a fast-paced organization. The Payroll Manager is responsible for managing theUS and Canada payroll teams and bi-weekly payroll processing for Canada. The position provides guidance to other teams including HR, Benefits, Tax, and Accounting as well as ensures compliance with corporate and country-specific policies and procedures.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manage the day-to-day payroll operations ensuring accurate and timely processing of bi-weekly Canadian payroll for approximately 2,500 employees.
• Oversee bi-weekly processing of three US payroll companies.
• Own month-end close, quarter-end and year-end payroll processes and related tax reconciliations.
• Identify, resolve, and document errors, issues, and risks.
• Periodically review and evaluate US and Canada payroll processes. Propose and manage change implementations when necessary to improve payroll efficiency and accuracy.
• Ensure compliance with country, federal, state, provincial and local legal requirements by studying existing and new legislation; enforcing adherence to requirements; advising management on needed actions.
• Drive process standardization and improvements to ensure efficiency and effectiveness.
• Partner with Accounting team to ensure accurate general ledger reporting and reconciliations.
• Create, maintain, and manage relationships with internal and external business partners, providing accurate and timely responses to requests from these partners.
• Lead implementations, training and coaching for payroll team of three between US and Canada.
• 7 years payroll experience
• Process payroll for at least 1000+ employees and have experience working in multi-national organization

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• 2-3 years supervisory experience
• Certified Payroll Manager (CPM) or equivalent
• Experience with automated payroll systems required (ADP preferred)
• Experience using automated time capture system (Workday preferred)
• Thorough understanding and knowledge of best payroll practices plus payroll tax compliance requirements for both Canada and US.
• MS office, including advanced excel
• Oracle experience a plus
• Associates degree required.

CANDIDATE PROFILE:

• Strong organizational, communication, and customer service skills and ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Superior analytical and problem-solving skills to respond quickly to incidents and changing business needs.
• Proactive, self-starter who drives process improvements.
• Ability to work efficiently with accounting team, HR, Legal, Tax, Payroll, company leadership and employees.