Payroll Manager, Americas

Husky Technologies; Bolton; On-site; CAD 110,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Husky Technologies in Bolton, Ontario, is seeking a Payroll Manager for the Americas to oversee end-to-end payroll operations across the U.S., Canada, and LatAm. You will lead a specialized onsite payroll team, ensure accurate processing, and partner with Finance to resolve escalated issues.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance/business, 8+ years in payroll with leadership experience, and CPP certification preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business, or HR; or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 8 years in payroll, with leadership in multi country Americas payroll operations.
• Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) or similar preferred.
• Proficiency with payroll systems (e.g., ADP, Oracle HCM) and Excel for reconciliations.
• Understanding of U.S. and international payroll, tax, and labor laws.
• Ability to manage diverse teams, set priorities, and ensure compliance under tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• End to end payroll oversight for multiple countries (US, Canada, LatAm); ensure accuracy, timeliness, and compliance.
• Handle exempt/non-exempt payroll, new hires, terminations, stock income, fringe benefits, bonuses.
• Oversee payroll tax filings, year-end reporting, and regulatory compliance.
• Perform payroll reconciliations, manage withholding taxes, and ensure SOX compliance.

Skills

Leadership

Regulatory knowledge

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business, or HR; or equivalent experience.

Tools

ADP

Oracle HCM

Excel

Job description

Job Description

Title: Payroll Manager, Americas

Id: 21676

Type: FullTime

Location: Bolton, ON

Husky TechnologiesTM a company with a strong foundation built on innovation, close customer relationships, a strong sense of community and a unique culture and values. We are looking for people with the inspiration and talent to develop with us as we pursue our ambitious growth strategy.

Husky TechnologiesTM offers a wealth of opportunity for personal growth and development. Most importantly, Husky Technologies TM offers an opportunity to work with – and be challenged by – a team of great people. Our success is possible because of the creativity, intelligence and passion of our people around the world and their desire to lead change. At the same time, we are not afraid to expect a lot and strive for leadership in all of our key markets. We are a company taking on new challenges and for the right people this means exceptional career development opportunities, the chance to be part of a team that is the best in the world at what we do and the experience that comes from working in an environment that demands constant transformation and innovation.

Husky TechnologiesTM Canadian manufacturing facilities and global headquarters are located in Bolton, Ontario on a large, beautiful campus located just 20 minutes north of Toronto’s Pearson International Airport. Features include a fitness and wellness center, intramural sports activities, on-site cafeteria, and clean, state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities with outstanding safety records. We offer a great work environment and competitive total compensation package, including above market retirement savings plan and market competitive group benefits.

Husky TechnologiesTM is an exciting company with tremendous potential. We have a great team and great expectations. If you are attracted to bold goals, believe in uncompromising honesty, support mutual respect, care about environmental responsibility, have a passion for excellence and a desire to make a positive contribution – then we want you to join the Husky TechnologiesTM team!

Payroll Manager – Americas

Our Payroll Manager based in Bolton Ontario would be responsible for the Americas (US/Canada/Latam) payroll operations, ensuring accurate, timely, and compliant processing across the U.S., Canada & Latam, while leading a specialized onsite payroll team. This role would manage payroll accounting activities in partnership with Finance, while additionally resolving escalated payroll issues and exceptions.

Core Responsibilities

• End to end payroll oversight: Manage all payroll processes for multiple countries, including U.S., Canada, and Latam; Ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with local laws.
• Multi country payroll processing: Handle both exempt and non exempt payroll, new hires, terminations, stock income, fringe benefits, bonuses, and special payments.
• Tax & regulatory compliance: Oversee federal, state, and local payroll tax filings, year end reporting, and compliance with country specific regulations.
• Reconciliations & controls: Perform all payroll reconciliations, manage withholding taxes, and ensure compliance with SOX and internal audit requirements.
• Policy & process management: Develop, implement, and maintain payroll policies, procedures, and controls; update systems in line with global payroll initiatives.
• Team leadership: Train, lead, and support payroll specialists; set deadlines and cover for absences.
• System & process improvement: Partner with HR, IT, and accounting to implement new systems, pay codes, and process enhancements; identify and mitigate operational/regulatory risks.
• Stakeholder collaboration: Work closely with HR, benefits, stock plan administration, and external vendors; provide high value employee service.

Key Skills & Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business, or HR; or equivalent experience.
• Experience: Minimum 8 years in payroll, with proven leadership in large, multi country payroll operations, specifically the Americas (US, Canada, Latam).
• Certifications: Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) or similar preferred.
• Technical skills: Proficiency with payroll systems (e.g., ADP, Oracle HCM) and Excel for reconciliations.
• Regulatory knowledge: Understanding of U.S. and international payroll, tax, and labor laws.
• Leadership: Ability to manage diverse teams, set priorities, and ensure compliance under tight deadlines.

Vacancy: Replacement

Pay Range: $110,000.00 - $135,000.00

Husky TechnologiesTM offers a competitive compensation and benefits package and excellent opportunities for growth and advancement.

We are committed to equal employment opportunity and respect, value and welcome diversity in our workplace.

Husky Technologies TM also values being a great place to work and strives to maintain a safe workplace.

Accordingly, Husky TechnologiesTM conditions all offers of employment on satisfactory completion of background checks.

Husky TechnologiesTM is committed to developing inclusive, barrier-free selection processes and work environments. If contacted in relation to a job opportunity or testing, you should advise the member of the Talent Acquisition team in a timely fashion of any disabilities that requires accommodation measures in order to enable you to be assessed in a fair and equitable manner.

Information received relating to accommodation measures will be addressed confidentially.