Sr. Manager, PayrollActive$189K
The opportunity
GAQ127R57 While candidates in the listed location(s) are encouraged for this role, candidates in other locations will be considered.
What you'll do
Own the full payroll cycle: semi-monthly and off-cycle runs — for all US and Canadian employees, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and a clean audit trail on every run
Manage the payroll calendar, cut-off deadlines, and coordination with HR and: Finance to ensure data integrity from hire to final pay
Serve as the primary escalation point for payroll discrepancies, employee: queries, and operational issues — resolving with speed and precision
Drive continuous improvement across payroll processes, reducing manual effort: and increasing controls without sacrificing responsiveness
Work within Workday Payroll and Workday HCM as the primary payroll platform —: managing pay runs, earnings and deduction codes, and audit reporting
Utilise ADP Smart Compliance for multi-state and provincial tax filing, remittance, and amendment management
What they're looking for
- Partner with HRIS and IT on system upgrades, open enrolment changes, and: configuration changes requiring payroll impact assessment
- Identify opportunities to reduce manual reconciliation and improve data accuracy across the payroll tech stack
- Ensure full compliance with federal, state, and local payroll tax obligations: across all US jurisdictions including multi-state nexus, SUI, SDI, and local levies
- Manage Canadian payroll tax compliance across all provinces: CPP, EI, provincial income tax, and Quebec-specific requirements (QPP, QPIP)
