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Payroll Manager

CanadaRemoteFull-time$110k–$125k2026-11-10
Hybrid

Core

Own and oversee all US and Canadian payroll cycles, managing semi-monthly processing through Workday and external providers while driving the transition to an in-house US function.

Role type

Senior individual contributor Payroll Manager

Builds

Accurate, timely, and compliant payroll processing for employees across the US and Canada

Domain

Finance / Payroll

Required skills

US multistate payroll management, Canadian payroll administration (CPP/QPP, EI/QPIP, T4, RL-1), Workday proficiency, US federal/state/local tax compliance, external provider management, process improvement and automation, advanced Excel, financial controls and audits

Preferred skills

Managed payroll services experience (ADP, Workday), payroll transformation from outsourced to in-house, M&A/payroll integration support, AI-powered tools familiarity, Deel exposure, professional payroll certification (CPP, FPC)

Technologies

Workday, Excel, Deel

Responsibilities

End-to-end US and Canadian payroll management and reconciliation; US payroll tax and compliance (federal, state, local); Canadian payroll administration and remittances; Managing external payroll providers; Leading US payroll transformation to in-house; Preparing Canadian payroll for Deel/Workday integration; Process improvement and automation initiatives; Financial controls and audit support; Cross-functional collaboration with HR, Finance, and Benefits

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC