AMER Regional Payroll Specialist

SGS Société Générale de Surveillance SA; Montreal; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the financial services sector is seeking a Regional Payroll Specialist to manage payroll functions across North America. The role requires a strong background in payroll processing, coordination with global services, and operational compliance. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's in Accounting or Finance, proficiency in ADP systems, and excellent communication skills. A supportive and innovative workplace culture that promotes inclusivity and personal development awaits you.

Benefits

Minimum 20 vacation days plus 4 personal days

Supportive maternity and parental leave policies

Health and personal spending accounts

Fully sponsored virtual healthcare assistance

Ongoing development through training platforms

Qualifications

• 5+ years of payroll processing experience.
• Experience with ADP payroll systems preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel.

Responsibilities

• Processing bi-weekly payroll for the U.S. and Canada using ADP.
• Coordinating with global mobility providers on payroll and tax matters.
• Filing and configuring payroll taxes for relevant jurisdictions.

Skills

Organizational Skills

Analytical Skills

Relationship-Building

Effective Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

ADP Payroll Systems

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Responsibilities

About Our Division:

With a team of over 50 highly engaged, diverse, and innovative HR professionals located in the U.S., Canada, and Brazil, the Americas Human Resources team is dedicated to acquiring, developing, advising, and promoting talent. We focus on supporting our business partners by delivering value-added programs and policies, offering a competitive compensation and benefits package, and fostering a diverse, inclusive, respectful, safe, and employee-centric environment where everyone can thrive and reach their full potential.

The HR team is structured into five specialized groups: (1) Talent Strategy, Transformation & Acquisition; (2) Career Advisory; (3) Diversity, Talent & Development; (4) Total Compensation; (5) Projects, Efficiencies & Analytics.

About the Role:

As a Regional Payroll Specialist, your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Processing bi-weekly payroll for the U.S. and Canada using ADP payroll systems.
• Coordinating with global mobility providers on shadow payroll, imputed income, and tax equalization.
• Filing and configuring payroll taxes for the relevant jurisdictions.
• Enhancing payroll reporting and automation within the region.
• Managing time and attendance processes.

Tax and Other Responsibilities:

• Serving as the point of contact for global mobility services and external vendors.
• Maintaining operational controls in line with governance frameworks.
• Supporting audits and participating in special projects as needed.

Profile required

• 5+ years of payroll processing experience.
• Experience with ADP payroll systems preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and relationship-building skills.
• Effective communication skills in English, both oral and written.

Why join us

Our Benefits:

• Minimum of 20 vacation days plus 4 personal days.
• Supportive maternity, paternity, parental, and adoption leave policies.
• Health and personal spending accounts with reimbursement categories.
• Fully sponsored virtual healthcare assistance and Employee Assistance Program.
• Engagement with Employee Resource Groups such as Pride, Women Network, Black Leadership, and others.
• Ongoing development through training platforms like Coursera, GoFluent, and Pluralsight.

Our Culture:

At Societe Generale, we uphold our core values of commitment, responsibility, team spirit, and innovation. We foster an inclusive, ethical, and courageous work environment focused on collective success and continuous improvement. For more about our culture, visit this link.

Diversity & Inclusion:

We are committed to building a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture that reflects our communities. Learn more about our initiatives at this link.