Payroll Leader, North America — Compliance & Tax Focus

LGC Group; Canada; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

LGC Group in Canada seeks a Payroll leader to manage US and Canada payrolls, ensuring accurate payments and reconciliation with the general ledger. You will collaborate with our Tax team and oversee outsourced payroll vendors to maintain compliant, timely processing across locations.

The role requires strong analytical skills, leadership, and excellent communication. You will drive payroll process improvements and stay current with evolving regulations to support the organization’s payroll

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a payroll manager or similar role.
• Current knowledge of payroll procedures and related laws.
• Excellent understanding of multi-location payroll and taxes.
• Familiarity with payroll software/ HRIS (e.g. SAP, ADP, Kronos) and MS Office (especially Excel).
• A keen eye for detail and an analytical mind with good math skills.
• Outstanding communication, organizational and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage payroll account transactions (salaries, benefits, garnishments, deductions, taxes and third party payments).
• Coordinate timekeeping and payroll systems.
• Oversee processing of payroll changes (new hires, terminations, raises) and system upgrades.
• Ensure compliance with relevant laws and internal policies.
• Oversee our payroll vendor relationship.
• Liaise with auditors and manage payroll tax audits.
• Collaborate with HR and finance accounting teams.
• Maintain accurate records and prepare reports.
• Resolve issues and answer payroll-related questions.

Skills

Leadership skills

Analytical mind

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Payroll software / HRIS

MS Office / Excel

Education

BSc/BA in Business Administration, Accounting, Human Resources or related field

CPP/CPM certification (a plus)

Tools

SAP

ADP

Kronos

Job description

LGC Group in Canada seeks a Payroll leader to manage US and Canada payrolls, ensuring accurate payments and reconciliation with the general ledger. You will collaborate with our Tax team and oversee outsourced payroll vendors to maintain compliant, timely processing across locations.

The role requires strong analytical skills, leadership, and excellent communication. You will drive payroll process improvements and stay current with evolving regulations to support the organization’s payroll