About You- experience, education, skills, and accomplishments
Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field or equivalent, relevant work experience
Minimum 10 years of payroll experience, including multi-jurisdictional tax compliance.
5+ years’ experience managing payroll teams and leading strategic initiatives.
2+ years’ experience using ADP or similar payroll management systems
It would be great if you also have:
Experience with global payroll operations.
Strong knowledge of U.S. and Canadian payroll regulations.
Experience with executive compensation and complex pay structures.
Familiarity with third-party payroll vendor management.
Exposure to payroll system implementations and process improvement projects.
What will you be doing in this role?
Oversee payroll processes, programs, and policies for U.S. and Canada.
Manage third-party payroll vendors and ensure compliance with regulations.
Provide training, guidance, and feedback to team members to support growth and success.
Influence stakeholders and drive acceptance of payroll policies and practices.
Lead department-level process improvement initiatives and contribute to organizational strategy.
Set team goals, establish performance metrics, and monitor progress.
Delegate work effectively, remove roadblocks, and ensure accountability.
Build and maintain a diverse, high-performing team aligned with business objectives.
About the Team
You will manage a team of three payroll professionals. The team culture emphasizes collaboration, respect, and continuous improvement. While you’ll be less hands-on with day-to-day payroll processing, you’ll play a critical role in handling complex tax jurisdictions and executive pay.
Hours of Work
This is a full-time position, primarily working core business hours in your local time zone.
Hybrid schedule: Up to 3 days per week in the office.
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