Interim Payroll Manager – U.S. & Canada
Location: Shelton, CT
Employment Type: Interim / Consulting
Compensation: $60-70/hour
CFS is partnering with a large, well-established global manufacturing organization seeking an experienced Interim Payroll Manager to provide leadership and oversight of its U.S. and Canadian payroll operations. This is an excellent opportunity for a seasoned payroll professional who can step into a complex, high-volume environment, quickly get up to speed, and keep payroll operations running smoothly. The ideal candidate is equally comfortable leading a team and rolling up their sleeves to handle day-to-day payroll responsibilities.
Responsibilities
- Oversee end-to-end payroll processing for a large employee population across the U.S. and Canada.
- Provide hands‑on leadership and support to the payroll team, ensuring accurate and timely payroll processing.
- Manage complex, multi-state and Canadian payroll requirements, including tax compliance, reporting, and reconciliations.
- Support payroll operations for 5,000+ employees across multiple locations and pay groups.
- Partner with HR, Finance, Benefits, and other departments to resolve payroll issues and maintain compliance.
- Review existing payroll processes, identify opportunities for improvement, and implement efficiencies where appropriate.
- Troubleshoot payroll discrepancies and serve as a resource for escalated payroll questions.
- Maintain continuity of payroll operations throughout the interim assignment.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree required; CPP certification strongly preferred.
- 8+ years of progressive payroll experience, including hands‑on U.S. multi-state and Canadian payroll processing.
- Experience supporting payroll populations of 5,000+ employees.
- Minimum of 3 years of direct payroll team supervisory experience within a large organization, preferably recent.
- Strong understanding of U.S. and Canadian payroll regulations and compliance requirements.
- Comfortable working independently while also providing direction and support to an established payroll team.
- Experience in manufacturing or another large, complex, multi-location environment preferred.
- Stable work history with demonstrated progression and longevity.
Why Consider This Opportunity?
- Opportunity to make an immediate impact within a large, established global organization.
- High-level consulting assignment with responsibility for complex North American payroll operations.
- Utilize both your technical payroll expertise and leadership experience.
- Work alongside experienced HR and Finance professionals.
- Ideal for an experienced payroll leader who enjoys stepping into new environments and solving challenges.
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