Payroll Lead

TalentBurst; Montreal; Hybrid; CAD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Lead Payroll Analyst to oversee payroll operations for Canada and LATAM. This role involves auditing payroll processes, maintaining documentation, and implementing changes to enhance efficiency. The ideal candidate will have over seven years of experience in payroll operations, exceptional analytical skills, and the ability to communicate effectively across all levels. Join a dynamic team where your contributions will ensure timely and accurate payroll processing while navigating complex regulatory environments. If you thrive in challenging situations and strive for excellence, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of 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 with laws.
• Conduct verification and reconciliation tasks related to payroll functions.

Skills

Bi-lingual Canadian French

Communication Skills

Analytical Skills

Customer Service Orientation

Problem Solving

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)

Duration: 6 months plus extensions

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.

Primary/Essential Duties and Key Responsibilities:

• Conducts verification and reconciliation tasks in line with departmental checks and balances; investigates audit discrepancies.
• Handles inquiries, requests, and concerns related to payroll functions, such as employees' timekeeping and compensation.
• Maintains employee compensation records, various reports, files, and confidential personnel data related to payroll.
• Compiles, reviews, reconciles, and documents transactions for payroll adjustments.
• Communicates with personnel at all levels to resolve payroll discrepancies and ensure accurate processing and record-keeping.
• Performs routine and complex reconciliations support tasks in payroll services, including posting/data entry, data calculations, accuracy verification, audits, and reviewing third-party vendor source documents.

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