About the role

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Payroll Manager to lead end-to-end US and Canada payroll operations across multiple business entities. The ideal candidate will ensure accurate, compliant, and timely payroll processing while managing a high-performing payroll team. This role requires deep expertise in US Federal/State and Canadian Federal/Provincial payroll regulations, payroll taxation, statutory compliance, audits, and payroll operations. The Payroll Manager will partner closely with HR, Finance, Tax, and external vendors to deliver operational excellence and drive continuous process improvements.

Key Responsibilities

Lead and oversee end-to-end payroll processing for US and Canada employees.
Ensure payroll accuracy, compliance, and timely processing across multiple business units.
Manage payroll activities including timekeeping, payroll calculations, benefits, garnishments, statutory deductions, off-cycle payrolls, and employee lifecycle changes.
Ensure compliance with US Federal, State, Canadian Federal, and Provincial payroll legislation , tax regulations, and corporate policies.
Review payroll data, payroll registers, variance reports, and approve payroll before final processing.
Lead payroll audits, statutory filings, remittances, and compliance reviews.
Partner with HR, Finance, Tax, Benefits, and external payroll vendors to resolve payroll-related issues.
Maintain payroll systems, master data, documentation, and audit trails.
Prepare payroll reports, metrics, and management dashboards.
Identify opportunities for automation, standardization, and continuous process improvements.
Lead, coach, mentor, and develop the payroll team while driving operational excellence and employee engagement.
Ensure adherence to payroll calendars and critical payroll deadlines.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Business, Accounting, Finance, Human Resources, or a related discipline.
10+ years of end-to-end payroll experience.
Strong experience in US Payroll and/or Canada Payroll .
Minimum 5 years of people management/team leadership experience .
Experience managing payroll for multiple legal entities or business units.

Mandatory Skills

Strong knowledge of US Federal & State Payroll regulations.
Strong knowledge of Canadian Federal & Provincial Payroll regulations.
Payroll Taxation & Statutory Compliance.
Payroll Audits & Compliance Reviews.
Payroll Processing & Payroll Operations.
Benefits Administration & Garnishments.
Payroll Calendar Management.
Excellent Communication Skills.
Strong Leadership & People Management Skills.
Stakeholder Management.
Process Improvement & Automation.

Preferred Technical Skills

Experience with one or more of the following payroll platforms:

ADP
Dayforce
SAP Payroll
Workday
Ceridian
Kronos
Payworks

Preferred Candidate Profile

Experience working in a Global Capability Center (GCC) , Shared Services, or Global Product Development Company.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
High attention to detail with a compliance-driven mindset.
Ability to manage multiple payroll cycles in a fast-paced global environment.
Strong collaboration skills with cross-functional and global teams.

Job Description – Payroll Manager (US & Canada Payroll)