Payroll Manager

Jobtailor; Burlington; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Burlington, Ontario, is seeking a Senior Payroll Leader to oversee end-to-end U.S. and Canadian payroll, lead the payroll team, and partner with Finance, HR, and external vendors to ensure data integrity and timely reporting.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance/HR, CPP or PCP preferred, 5–7 years in payroll with at least 3 in leadership, and hands-on experience with ADP Workforce Now, ADP GlobalView, Oracle HCM Cloud, HRIS, and advanced Excel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, HR, or related field; CPP/PCP preferred.
• 5–7 years progressive payroll experience, with at least 3 years in a leadership role.
• Proven expertise in both U.S. and Canadian payroll processing and tax compliance.
• Strong understanding of payroll systems and HRIS integrations.
• Advanced proficiency in ADP Workforce Now and/or ADP GlobalView for payroll processing and reporting.
• Experience with Oracle HCM Cloud for payroll data management, integrations, and reporting.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables, VLOOKUP, and data analysis.
• Background check completed.
• Ability to work in a hybrid arrangement in Burlington, Ontario.

Responsibilities

• Oversee end-to-end payroll processing for U.S. and Canadian employees.
• Manage payroll schedules, reconciliations, and reporting cycles.
• Partner with Finance, HR, and external vendors to ensure payroll integration and data integrity.
• Maintain knowledge of payroll legislation, tax laws, and regulatory changes in the United States and Canada.
• Ensure compliance with payroll audits, filings, and remittances involving IRS, CRA, and state/provincial agencies.
• Lead internal controls and risk mitigation strategies for payroll and tax compliance.
• Lead, mentor, and develop the payroll team.
• Set performance goals and provide feedback and coaching.
• Promote cross-training and knowledge sharing.
• Identify and implement process enhancements.
• Leverage technology and automation to streamline payroll operations and reporting.
• Monitor KPIs and SLAs.
• Serve as the primary contact for payroll inquiries and escalations.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders on business initiatives, workforce changes, and compliance requirements.
• Provide strategic payroll insights and reporting to senior leadership.

Skills

Payroll processing

Tax compliance

Leadership

Data analysis

Communication

Problem-solving

KPI monitoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance/HR

CPP or PCP Certification

Tools

ADP Workforce Now

ADP GlobalView

Oracle HCM Cloud

HRIS Integrations

Microsoft Excel

Job description

• Oversee end-to-end payroll processing for U.S. and Canadian employees
• Manage payroll schedules, reconciliations, and reporting cycles
• Partner with Finance, HR, and external vendors to ensure payroll integration and data integrity
• Maintain knowledge of payroll legislation, tax laws, and regulatory changes in the United States and Canada
• Ensure compliance with payroll audits, filings, and remittances involving IRS, CRA, and state/provincial agencies
• Lead internal controls and risk mitigation strategies for payroll and tax compliance
• Lead, mentor, and develop the payroll team
• Set performance goals and provide feedback and coaching
• Promote cross-training and knowledge sharing
• Identify and implement process enhancements
• Leverage technology and automation to streamline payroll operations and reporting
• Monitor KPIs and SLAs
• Serve as the primary contact for payroll inquiries and escalations
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders on business initiatives, workforce changes, and compliance requirements
• Provide strategic payroll insights and reporting to senior leadership

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Human Resources, or related field; CPP or PCP certification preferred
• Minimum 5–7 years of progressive payroll experience, with at least 3 years in a leadership role
• Proven expertise in both U.S. and Canadian payroll processing and tax compliance
• Strong understanding of payroll systems and HRIS integrations
• Advanced proficiency in ADP Workforce Now and/or ADP GlobalView for payroll processing and reporting
• Experience with Oracle HCM Cloud for payroll data management, integrations, and reporting
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables, VLOOKUP, and data analysis
• Successful completion of a background check
• Ability to work in a hybrid arrangement in Burlington, Ontario

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in U.S. and Canadian payroll processing, tax compliance, and payroll systems integration. Proven leadership in managing payroll teams, enhancing processes, and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• U.S. Payroll Processing
• Canadian Payroll Processing
• ADP Workforce Now
• Oracle HCM Cloud
• CPP or PCP Certification

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Payroll Processing
• Tax Compliance
• Payroll Reconciliation
• Data Analysis
• Performance Management

Soft Skills

• Leadership
• Coaching
• Collaboration
• Communication
• Problem-Solving

Certifications & Qualifications

• CPP Certification
• PCP Certification

Industry Keywords

• Payroll Legislation
• IRS Compliance
• CRA Compliance
• KPI Monitoring
• SLA Monitoring

Tools & Technologies

• ADP GlobalView
• HRIS Integrations
• Microsoft Excel