Americas Payroll Lead - End-to-End US & Canada

OUP; Cary (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

OUP is seeking an experienced Regional Payroll Specialist - Americas to own payroll delivery for the US and Canada within the global People Services team. You will oversee end-to-end payroll operations for the Americas, ensuring compliant, timely processing across multiple jurisdictions.

You will partner with the Payroll Manager (UK & Americas) to drive improvements, manage vendors, and support payroll projects across the region. Strong US payroll knowledge and Excel expertise are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience of US payroll processing and multi-state payrolls.
• Knowledge of payroll systems and third-party providers.
• Strong Excel skills and data analysis capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Managing end-to-end outsourced payroll delivery for the US and Canada.
• Preparing, validating, and submitting data for twice-monthly payroll cycles.
• Ensuring accurate processing of benefits, deductions, leave arrangements, and employee lifecycle events.
• Managing payroll compliance, reporting, year-end activities, audits, and regulatory obligations.
• Acting as a key escalation point for payroll queries and complex payroll matters.
• Building strong relationships with payroll vendors and service providers.
• Supporting payroll processes across the wider Americas region.
• Identifying opportunities to improve, standardise, and document payroll practices.
• Leading and contributing to payroll projects, change initiatives, and continuous improvement activities.

Skills

End-to-end payroll

US multi-state payroll

Payroll systems experience

Excel

Vendor management

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or HR

Tools

SAP SuccessFactors

UKG

Job description

OUP is seeking an experienced Regional Payroll Specialist - Americas to own payroll delivery for the US and Canada within the global People Services team. You will oversee end-to-end payroll operations for the Americas, ensuring compliant, timely processing across multiple jurisdictions.

You will partner with the Payroll Manager (UK & Americas) to drive improvements, manage vendors, and support payroll projects across the region. Strong US payroll knowledge and Excel expertise are essential.