Team Lead, Payroll

Coveo; Montreal; Hybrid; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic technology company in Montreal is seeking a skilled Payroll Manager to oversee payroll operations for Canada and the U.S. You will ensure compliance, optimize processes, and manage a dedicated payroll service. The ideal candidate has over 5 years of experience in a multi-country payroll environment and is bilingual in French and English. This role offers a competitive salary and a hybrid work environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in payroll within a multi-country, multi-currency environment.
• Proficiency with Excel and ease navigating complex payroll systems.
• Solid knowledge of payroll-related tax and legal requirements in Canada, the U.S., and Europe.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the end-to-end payroll cycle for Canada and the U.S.
• Reconciling government remittances and benefits-related invoices.
• Serve as primary point of contact for payroll and benefits questions.
• Manage month-end and year-end payroll-related activities.

Skills

Payroll management

Attention to detail

Bilingual (French and English)

Process optimization

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or administration

Tools

Excel

Workday

Job description

Overview

Drive global payroll excellence with precision and leadership! Are you ready to lead payroll operations in a fast-growing international environment, while optimizing processes, ensuring legal compliance, and delivering a top-tier employee experience?

At Coveo, payroll isn't just about numbers; it's a pillar of trust, employee experience, and organizational integrity. You will lead a high-performing payroll service that supports over 800 employees across 10 countries, ensuring consistency, compliance, and continuous improvement.

What you will do

• Oversee the end-to-end payroll cycle for Canada and the U.S., supported by one senior specialist, while partnering with third-party providers in Europe to ensure accurate and timely delivery.
• Reconcile government remittances, source deductions, and benefits-related invoices with meticulous attention to detail.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for employee questions related to payroll and benefits, providing timely and accurate responses.
• Lead, optimize, and document payroll processes in Workday, in partnership with HR and Finance.
• Oversee the integrity of employee data for hires, departures, and internal changes within our systems.
• Manage month-end and year-end payroll-related activities with a strategic eye on compliance and efficiency.

What will qualify you for the role

• A bachelor’s degree in accounting, administration, or a related field.
• Over 5 years of experience in payroll within a multi-country, multi-currency environment.
• Proficiency with Excel and ease navigating complex payroll systems.
• Functional bilingualism (French and English) to effectively support our global teams.

What will make you stand out

• Experience with Workday or another integrated HRIS platform.
• A proactive mindset focused on continuous improvement and process documentation.
• Solid knowledge of payroll-related tax and legal requirements in Canada, the U.S., and Europe.
• Natural leadership, strong autonomy, team spirit, and a sharp attention to detail.

Do you think you can bring this role to life? Or add your own color? You don't need to check every single box; passion goes a long way and we appreciate that skillsets are transferable.

Send us your application — we want to hear from you!

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We encourage all qualified candidates to apply regardless of age, gender, disability, gaps in CV, national or ethnic background.

Hybrid work environment: li-hybrid