Senior Payroll Specialist - Canada EOR

usemultiplier.com; Canada; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Multiplier is seeking a Senior Payroll Specialist to lead Canada payroll, delivering accurate services while ensuring compliance with local laws. The role supports cross-functional teams in a remote environment and requires strong communication and self-starting capability.

The ideal candidate brings Canadian payroll experience or EOR exposure, fluency in English (French helpful), and leadership skills to manage multiple payroll cycles with accuracy and efficiency.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of Canadian labour laws and regulations.
• Proficient in business-level English for stakeholder communication.
• Experience in remote environments with accountability and self-starting attitude.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills for cross-functional collaboration.
• Experience in EOR or in-house payroll environments; payroll process understanding.
• French proficiency is helpful for local agency communication.
• Leadership skills to manage payroll processing across multiple cycles and ensure compliance.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities for payroll issues.

Responsibilities

• Payroll processing for Canada with timely and accurate delivery.
• Provide technical payroll expertise and support to local teams (processing, compliance, onboarding).
• Manage payroll processes across Canada ensuring local regulatory compliance.
• Collaborate with HR, Finance, and Operations for alignment and communication.
• Develop and maintain relationships with local stakeholders, vendors, and employees.
• Analyze and resolve payroll-related issues and provide guidance as needed.
• Stay updated on local labour laws and regulations and provide compliance guidance.
• Provide regular reports and insights to leadership on payroll trends and issues.

Skills

Canada payroll expertise

Business English

Remote work experience

Communication skills

EOR/in-house payroll experience

French language proficiency

Leadership

Analytical problem-solving

Job description

About Job

At Multiplier, we are seeking a highly skilled Senior Payroll Specialist to lead payroll processing for Canada. This is a critical role that requires expertise in Canadian Payroll, with a strong focus on delivering timely and accurate payroll services.

The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of working in remote environments, with exceptional communication skills and a self-starting attitude. Experience in Employee of Record (EOR) or in-house payroll environments is highly desirable. The Senior Payroll Specialist will be responsible for managing payroll processes across Canada, ensuring compliance with local regulations and laws.

Skills & Qualification

• Expertise in Canada, including knowledge of local labor laws and regulations.

• Proficient in business-level English, with the ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders.

• Experience working in a remote environment, with strong self-starter skills and accountability.

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships with cross-functional teams.

• Experience in Employee of Record (EOR) or in-house payroll environments, with a strong understanding of payroll processes.

• Proficiency in French, with the ability to communicate effectively with local agencies is helpful.

• Leadership skills, with the ability to manage payroll processing for multiple cycles and ensure compliance with local regulations.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify and resolve payroll-related issues.

Responsibilities

• Payroll processing for Canada, ensuring timely and accurate delivery of payroll services.

• Provide technical expertise and support to local teams, including payroll processing, compliance, and employee onboarding.

• Manage payroll processes across Canada, ensuring compliance with local regulations and laws.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including HR, Finance, and Operations, to ensure alignment and effective communication.

• Develop and maintain strong relationships with local stakeholders, including government agencies, vendors, and employees.

• Analyze and resolve payroll-related issues, providing guidance and support to teams as needed.

• Stay up-to-date with local labor laws and regulations, ensuring compliance and providing guidance to relevant teams.

• Provide regular reports and insights to leadership, highlighting payroll-related trends, issues, and opportunities for improvement.