Payroll Manager, North America
About The Position
The Payroll Manager leads and manages payroll operations across the United States and Canada. The role is responsible for accurate and timely payroll processing, compliance with federal, state/provincial, and local regulations, and alignment with organizational policies. The manager oversees payroll systems, leads payroll professionals, and collaborates with HR, Finance, and external vendors to deliver a seamless payroll experience. The position oversees full-cycle payroll, including regular and off-cycle runs, schedules, approvals, reconciliations, year-end reporting, audits, reporting, and payroll data integration with HRIS and financial systems. It also supports payroll systems such as Dayforce and ensures data integrity, security, documentation, and controls. The manager provides team leadership, training, coaching, and performance feedback; serves as an escalation point for complex employee inquiries; and provides payroll insights to HR and Finance for budgeting and forecasting. The expected annual salary range is $120,000–$130,000, with eligibility for an annual incentive program. Legal authorization to work in the United States is required; employment visa sponsorship is not available now or in the future.
Requirements
- University degree or professional certification.
- At least 7 years of payroll experience, including at least 3 years in a leadership role.
- Strong knowledge of US and Canadian payroll regulations.
- Strong analytical skills, including proficiency with Excel.
- Ability to manage deadlines with precision and attention to detail.
- Strategic oversight and adaptability in a fast-paced environment.
- Clear and professional communication skills with internal teams, external vendors, and employees.
- Legal authorization to work in the United States; visa sponsorship is not available.
Nice To Haves
- Post-secondary degree in Accounting, Finance, HR, or a related field.
- Payroll Leadership Professional (PL) or Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) certification.
- Experience with Dayforce HRIS.
- Bilingual ability in English, French, or Spanish.
Responsibilities
- Oversee full-cycle payroll processing for employees in the United States and Canada, including regular and off-cycle payroll runs.
- Ensure payroll compliance with applicable laws and regulations, including US FLSA requirements, Canadian CRA regulations, and internal policies.
- Manage payroll schedules, approvals, reconciliations, and year-end reporting, including T4s and W-2s.
- Supervise, coach, train, and mentor payroll staff; provide performance feedback and manage workload and task delegation.
- Support payroll systems, including Dayforce, upgrades, and audits.
- Support integration of payroll data into broader HRIS and financial systems, ensuring data integrity and security across platforms.
- Lead internal and external audits and maintain appropriate documentation and controls.
- Generate and analyze payroll reports, including earnings, deductions, taxes, and leave.
- Provide payroll insights to Finance and HR for budgeting and forecasting, and monitor payroll KPIs such as accuracy, timeliness, and compliance.
- Serve as an escalation point for complex payroll inquiries and ensure timely resolution of employee inquiries.
- Partner with HR and Finance to align payroll with compensation, benefits, and accounting.
- Manage deadlines with precision and attention to detail, and adapt to a fast-paced environment.
- Communicate with internal teams, external vendors, and employees; draft and review payroll documentation, policies, and employee communications.
- Present payroll updates and findings to leadership and cross-functional stakeholders.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation and total rewards package.
- Flexible schedules to support work-life balance.
- Access for employees and their families to LYRA employee assistance programs, supporting physical, mental, financial, and social well-being.
- Professional development, training, and career growth opportunities.
- Supportive and inclusive work environment emphasizing collaboration, respect, and open communication.
- State-of-the-art tools and technologies.
- A 24/7 safety-focused organizational mindset.
- Annual incentive program.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
