Americas Payroll & HR Services Leader (Remote)

Celestica; Toronto; Remote; CAD 175,000 - 245,000; Full time

Job summary

Celestica is seeking a Senior Manager, Payroll & HR Services to lead the Americas payroll team (US, Canada, Mexico) from Toronto. You will oversee ~10 payroll professionals, ensure regulatory compliance, and manage vendor relationships. This remote role requires travel to Monterrey and collaboration with Finance, HR, and Legal.

The role emphasizes strong leadership, cross-border payroll expertise, and adherence to changing regulations in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of payroll operations for the U.S., Canada and Mexico in a fast-paced environment.
• 3-5 years of management experience.
• US payroll certification is required; Canadian and Mexican payroll certifications preferred.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational abilities.
• Exceptional communication skills with the ability to explain complex payroll issues clearly.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, HR, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Provide payroll operational oversight of a team of ~10 payroll professionals and managers; coordinate workflows to meet payroll deadlines for U.S., Canada and Mexico employees.
• Ensure payroll processes comply with regulatory and internal control requirements; monitor regulatory changes and conduct internal audits.
• Manage payroll vendor relationships and renewals.
• Oversee the payroll system, ensuring data accuracy and system efficiency.
• Calculate and report tax liabilities; validate payroll tax reporting and year-end tax forms.
• Be familiar with outsourced payroll environments and vendor management.
• Prepare management reports.
• Act as point person for payroll tax notices and audits (internal and external).
• Develop and lead a high-performing Americas Payroll Team; foster collaboration with Finance, HR, and Legal.

Skills

Strong Excel

Analytical skills

US payroll knowledge

Vendor management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting/HR

Tools

ADP

Job description

Celestica is seeking a Senior Manager, Payroll & HR Services to lead the Americas payroll team (US, Canada, Mexico) from Toronto. You will oversee ~10 payroll professionals, ensure regulatory compliance, and manage vendor relationships. This remote role requires travel to Monterrey and collaboration with Finance, HR, and Legal.

The role emphasizes strong leadership, cross-border payroll expertise, and adherence to changing regulations in a fast-paced environment.