Payroll Lead

TalentBurst, an Inc 5000 company; Montreal; Hybrid; CAD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a Lead Payroll Analyst to oversee payroll operations for Canada and LATAM. This dynamic role involves auditing payrolls, maintaining documentation, and implementing process changes to enhance efficiency. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical skills and a proven ability to communicate effectively at all organizational levels. You will collaborate with management to identify and resolve issues while ensuring compliance with all applicable laws. Join a forward-thinking company that values excellence and offers a supportive environment for professional growth.

Qualifications

• 7+ years' experience in Payroll Operations with In-House processing.
• Highly accurate, analytical, and detail-oriented individual.

Responsibilities

• Lead payroll operations for Canada and LATAM, ensuring compliance.
• Collaborate with management to identify issues and implement solutions.

Skills

Bi-lingual Canadian French + English

Payroll Operations

Data Analysis

Communication Skills

Analytical Skills

Problem Solving

Customer Service Orientation

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

UKG Pro

Job description

Job Title: Lead Payroll

Work Location: Hybrid in Montreal H2N 2H8 (Any 2 Days from office)

Shift & Hours: 8 AM - 5 PM with 1 hour break (40 hours a week)

Interview Process: 1st round with hiring manager via MS Teams (60 mins). 2nd Round with team leader via MS Teams (45 mins)

Job Description:

Our client is seeking a Payroll Analyst to lead payroll operations for Canada and LATAM. The role involves timely auditing to ensure successful Bi-Weekly, Semi-Monthly and Monthly payrolls, maintaining process and procedure documentation, and implementing process changes within the operations team. The analyst will collaborate closely with management to identify issues, implement solutions, and test process impacts. Additionally, the role requires data analysis while ensuring compliance with all applicable laws in Canada and LATAM.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Bi-lingual Canadian French + English (must have)
• 7+ years' experience in Payroll Operations with In-House processing and 1 to 3 years
• Proven track record of effectively communicating with and influencing at all levels.
• Able to help others navigate through difficult situations.
• Highly accurate, analytical, timely and detail oriented.
• Strong judgment with ability to deal effectively with projects as well as tactical operational details.
• Results and customer service-oriented individual who possesses a positive can-do attitude, continually striving for excellence.
• Ability to work with individuals, groups and teams to identify issues and solve problems.
• High proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, primarily in Excel, PowerPoint and Word.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree
• Experience with UKG Pro and Workforce Management Timekeeping
• LATAM or International experience

Seniority level:

Mid-Senior level

Employment type:

Full-time

Job function:

Accounting/Auditing, Administrative, and Advertising

Industries:

Staffing and Recruiting, Technology, Information and Media, and Technical and Vocational Training