Senior Payroll Leader – U.S. & Canada, Hybrid

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

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.