Manager Payroll Operations (US & Canada)
Core
Leads end-to-end payroll operations for 9,000+ employees across the US and Canada, ensuring accurate processing, regulatory compliance, and team leadership.
Role type
Manager, Payroll Operations (US & Canada)
Builds
Accurate, timely payroll cycles; compliant tax filings (W-2, T4); robust internal controls and audit readiness.
Domain
Finance / Payroll / Human Resources
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Payroll operations, Payroll tax compliance, Internal controls, Vendor management, Team leadership, Data analysis, Process improvement, Stakeholder management, Change management, Risk management
Preferred skills
CPP/PCP/PLP certification, Workday HCM, ADP Vantage, SOX compliance, RPA, Equity compensation, Organizational change management
Technologies
Workday, ADP Vantage, Canadian payroll platforms, Time and attendance solutions, Enterprise AI tools
Responsibilities
Direct end-to-end payroll processing for US and Canadian employees; Ensure tax compliance and accurate reporting (W-2, T4); Maintain internal controls and support audits; Lead root-cause analysis for payroll errors; Develop payroll metrics and dashboards; Recruit and develop a high-performing team; Partner with Finance, HR, Legal, and IT on strategy and technology; Protect confidential data and prevent unauthorized AI usage.
Seniority
Manager, hands-on people leadership
