Payroll Technician

Innocap; Montreal; Hybrid; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading managed account platform services firm is seeking an experienced Payroll Technician to manage payroll operations across the U.S., Canada, and Ireland. The successful candidate will ensure compliance with tax laws while coordinating with local vendors. Hybrid work in Montreal is preferred, making this an excellent opportunity for individuals looking to impact a global payroll process.

Qualifications

• 3–5+ years of payroll processing experience with a focus on U.S., Canadian, and Irish payroll.
• Experience working with global or regional payroll vendors and payroll platforms.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Excel and experience with large data sets.

Responsibilities

• Process accurate payroll for employees in the U.S., Canada, and Ireland.
• Coordinate with local payroll vendors for accurate data input.
• Conduct pre- and post-payroll audits and ensure tax compliance.

Skills

Payroll processing experience

Knowledge of tax regulations

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

Payroll certifications (FPC, CPP, PCP, IPASS)

Tools

Nethris

Workday

Business Central

Job description

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About Innocap

Innocap is the world’s leading firm of managed account platform services. With over US$89 billion in assets under management, over 500 employees, and offices in five countries, we are shaping the future of alternative investments for institutional owners and allocators. Our mission is to revolutionize the asset management industry and to provide customized expert services and an exceptional client experience.

We are seeking forward-thinking individuals to join us on our exciting journey. Innocap’s success is built on the diversity of our people and the strength of their ambitions. We empower our teams and foster a culture of inclusivity, collaboration, innovation, and growth. At Innocap, you'll have the opportunity to enhance your career, work on exciting projects, and make a real impact.

About The Role

We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Payroll Technician to manage and process payroll operations across the United States, Canada, and Ireland. As a member of the finance team supporting the Global Head of Accounting and Controls, you will ensure timely, accurate, and compliant payroll in each jurisdiction, while supporting broader international payroll responsibilities as needed.

Primary Responsibilities

1. Process accurate and timely payroll for employees in the U.S., Canada, and Ireland, ensuring full compliance with local tax laws, employment standards, and statutory requirements.
2. Serve as the subject matter expert for payroll regulations in the U.S., Canada, and Ireland, and provide guidance to internal stakeholders as needed.
3. Coordinate with local payroll vendors to ensure proper input of payroll data such as salaries, bonuses, commissions, benefits, and tax changes.
4. Conduct pre- and post-payroll audits, including reconciliation of payroll registers, tax withholdings, and benefit deductions.
5. Collaborate with HR, Finance, and Legal to ensure payroll inputs are accurate and complete, including new hires, terminations, and changes.
6. Monitor and ensure accurate remittance of payroll taxes, pensions, social insurance contributions, and year-end reporting.
7. Maintain and organize payroll records in compliance with data protection regulations such as GDPR and other regional standards.
8. Assist with global payroll operations and support payroll processing in other countries as the business expands.
9. Work with cross-functional teams on month-end close activities, payroll journal entries, and audits.
10. Stay current with changing payroll laws and regulatory updates in the U.S., Canada, and Ireland.

Primary Qualifications & Skills

• 3–5+ years of payroll processing experience with a focus on U.S., Canadian, and Irish payroll.
• Solid knowledge of relevant tax regulations, labor laws, and statutory reporting for all three countries.
• Experience working with global or regional payroll vendors and payroll platforms (e.g., Nethris, Workday, PrismHR, Deel or equivalent).
• Proficient in payroll reconciliation, accounting principles, and payroll reporting.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills with a high attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple deadlines across different regions and time zones.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to work effectively with internal teams and external vendors.
• Payroll certifications such as FPC, CPP, PCP (Canada), or IPASS (Ireland) are considered assets.
• Experience in a multinational or fast-growing global company is considered an asset.
• Familiarity with Business Central and other ERP platforms is considered an asset.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and experience with large data sets and reporting is considered an asset.

Please note that hybrid work in Montreal is preferred, but the role is open for remote work across Canada.

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Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Human Resources

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