ApplyPayroll Leader
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💎 Seniority level: Lead, 8+ years
📍 Location: Canada, US
🔍 Industry: Fintech
🗣️ Languages: English
⏳ Experience: 8+ years
🪄 Skills: LeadershipProject ManagementCommunication SkillsAnalytical SkillsCompliance
Requirements:
- 8+ years of experience in payroll management, with at least 3 years in a leadership role
- Proven expertise in managing payroll operations for a multi-country workforce
- In-depth knowledge of payroll regulations, compliance, and tax reporting requirements in Canada and the US (experience with other regions is a plus).
- Experience with payroll platforms such as ADP, Workday, Gusto and Deel.
- Strong analytical skills with a keen eye for detail and accuracy.
- Demonstrated ability to lead audits, reconciliations, and year-end payroll processes.
- Exceptional problem-solving skills and ability to manage complex payroll issues.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with a focus on collaboration and employee experience.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Payroll certifications (e.g., PCP) are an asset
Responsibilities:
- Lead a team of payroll specialists who support day to day processing of payroll processes and act as the approver of all payrolls.
- Develop and implement protocols to enhance employee support and satisfaction with payroll services.
- Oversee end-to-end payroll processing for all employees, ensuring timely and accurate payments.
- Manage Canadian and US payroll operations, including integration with external platforms like Deel for international workforce management.
- Coordinate payroll schedules and deadlines with internal and external stakeholders to ensure timely and accurate payroll processing
- Oversee the management and process improvement of both semi-monthly and bi-weekly payroll cycles
- Ensure payroll compliance with local, federal, and international regulations.
- Manage tax withholding, remittance, and reporting processes in all relevant jurisdictions.
- Stay updated on legislative changes affecting payroll and implement necessary adjustments
- Lead payroll reconciliations to ensure data integrity and accuracy across systems.
- Prepare payroll data and documentation for internal and external audits.
- Manage year-end processes, including issuance of tax forms (e.g., T4s, T2200s, etc.) and reconciling annual payroll records.
- Oversee payroll system functionality, ensuring it meets the organization’s needs.
- Business lead for system updates, enhancements, and integrations with other HR or finance systems.
- Partner with HRIS and external vendors to troubleshoot and resolve system issues
- Generate and analyze payroll reports for internal stakeholders, including Finance and HR teams.
- Provide insights and recommendations based on payroll data to inform decision-making.
- Drive payroll-related projects, such as process improvements, system migrations, and policy updates.
- Collaborate on cross-functional initiatives that involve payroll considerations.
- Support business expansion efforts by establishing payroll operations in new regions.
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