Payroll Manager
Core
Lead end-to-end payroll operations for U.S. and Canadian employees, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and on-time processing while driving transformation initiatives.
Role type
Senior Payroll Manager (Team Lead)
Builds
Accurate, compliant payroll processing and optimized payroll systems for North American operations
Domain
North American Payroll & HRIS
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work -> production payroll systems & processes
Required skills
Dayforce, ADP Workforce Now (WFN), multi-jurisdiction payroll, shadow payroll administration, payroll system conversions, U.S. and Canadian payroll legislation, payroll accounting, general ledger interfaces, payroll audits, HRIS integrations
Preferred skills
Payroll transformation, process redesign, automation, user acceptance testing (UAT), parallel payroll testing, team leadership
Technologies
Dayforce, ADP Workforce Now (WFN)
Responsibilities
Lead end-to-end payroll operations for U.S. and Canadian employees; Oversee payroll calculations, tax compliance, garnishments, benefits and retirement deductions, payroll accounting, reconciliations, and off-cycle payments; Drive payroll transformation initiatives including process redesign and automation; Serve as subject matter expert for Dayforce and ADP Workforce Now implementations and support; Manage payroll system configurations, UAT, parallel testing, and production validation; Oversee payroll vendors and ensure service delivery and compliance; Administer shadow payroll for internationally mobile employees; Establish and maintain payroll controls, policies, SOPs, and audit processes; Manage payroll calendars, year-end activities, statutory reporting, and analytics; Lead, coach, and develop the payroll team
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with team leadership
