Payroll Delivery Manager I

Dayforce

33d

About The Position

Dayforce is currently seeking a Payroll Delivery Manager I to join our Dayforce Managed Team. The role focuses on collaborative leadership of Payroll specialists for an assigned book of clients. We service our clients by supporting the complete employee life cycle including payroll, workforce management, benefits, and contact center; allowing the client to focus on their core business.
The ideal candidate will have a strong background in effectively managing client relationships, support process sustainability, indirectly managing the payroll specialists and being a strong consultative partner. They will also have an in-depth working knowledge of US payroll, year- end processing, projects management, own day to day deliverables and has an “I own it” attitude with a “Be the Difference” passion to deliver exceptional results.

Requirements

• Must have a minimum of 3 – 5 years of payroll knowledge and experience in high volume payroll operation and managing end to end Canada payroll (Includes Balancing, ROE (CA), Tax, Garnishments, Legislation & Year End)
• End to end payroll experience a plus with strong analytical and technical expertise
• Advanced MS Excel to perform v-lookups and pivot tables
• Meticulously plans, organizes and resolves payroll operational items at a client level, including positive change management abilities
• Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to communicate clearly and effectively with leadership, internal partners and customers
• Bachelor’s Degree desired or equivalent work experience
• Have enthusiasm, a strong work ethic, and optimistic attitude
• Strong team-player, especially in high-pressure, fluid situations.
• Be routinely flexible in work schedule to support clients and team based on business needs (weekends and public holiday work may be required)
• CAN + US payroll experience considered an asset

Nice To Haves

• The ideal candidate will have a strong background in effectively managing payroll processing end to end
• They will also have an in-depth working knowledge of leading payroll, quarter/year-end, projects, day-to-day deliverables.
• Multinational payroll experience (US/CA) is an asset
• Pay Dayforce experience highly desired
• CAN Payroll certification an asset

Responsibilities

• Managing a broad scope of day-to-day operations with agility and through continual change.
• Maintain oversight across multiple internal departmental actions, items and work to resolve within tight time deadlines
• Accountable and responsible for overall quality control and auditing to ensure accuracy and low error or defect percentage, leads efforts to continually improve in these areas.
• Ensure adherence to contract and service level agreements (SLA) compliance by measuring and monitoring quality
• Think and act ahead, spot opportunities and act accordingly and proactively contribute to process improvements to effectively increase value
• Be a subject matter expert of Dayforce and Client information and make recommendations to internal and external leaders
• Track workflow processes, managing tasks and removing bottlenecks to meet timelines
• Make recommendations on resource utilization to provide maximum efficiency
• Supports (existing and new) clients and internal teams throughout various client life cycles
• Consistently and successfully assist in project planning and project rollout
• Plan and coordinate Operational tasks and readiness for Parallel and Dry Run Testing
• Assist in directing Payroll Specialists to the necessary tools, provide coaching and training to the team.
• Assist in establishing standards and best practices to initiate/create document standard operating procedures.
• Prepare and present metrics, business reviews, processes, changes and other items to internal and external front line or executives
• Create and maintain positive internal/external relationships with various teams and external partners
• Provide world-class customer service in all aspects of the job
• Create, enhance, support and promote cross-functional training and create a network of cross-functional internal partners.
• Complex product, payroll and offering knowledge is essential, as it requires specific detailed knowledge and the capabilities to accomplish assigned tasks.
• Communication skills are essential, you must be able to transfer all information to others (clients, leaders, co-workers) effectively and efficiently.
• Has an “I own it” attitude about deliverables and projects from start to finish
• Responsible to approve payrolls while adhering to compliance guidelines before commit
• Responsible for year-round compliance and control efforts
• Performs frequent employer level audits to ensure accuracy of payroll and tax setups based on legislative compliance or obtains internal partnership to do so
• Manages or performs the quarter and year end process among the payroll team and internal partners to execute payroll requirements on time and accurately
• May be required to travel intermittently
• Hours of work between 8am-8pm Eastern Standard Time (EST)

Benefits

• Dayforce is fueled by the diversity of our talented employees. We are an equal opportunity employer and consider and embrace ALL individuals and what makes them unique. We believe our employees should be happy and healthy, with peace of mind and a sense of fulfillment.
• We encourage individuals to apply based on their passions.
• Dayforce encourages personal and professional growth. We offer excellent time away from work programs, comprehensive wellness initiatives and recognition through competitive pay and benefits.
• With a commitment to community impact, including volunteer days and our charity, Dayforce Cares we provide opportunities for you to thrive both in your career and personal life. Our focus is not just on your job but on supporting you to be the best version of yourself.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level