We are looking for an experienced Senior Payroll Manager to lead our payroll operations and Shared Services teams, ensuring smooth, accurate, and compliant payroll processes across Canada and the U.S. They will develop and implement policies, improve processes, and manage system integrations to support timely and accurate payments for consultants, contractors, and internal employees. This position also includes leading and mentoring a talented team to deliver consistent and reliable payroll services.

• Oversee payroll operations across multiple provinces/states, ensuring compliance with Canadian and U.S. employment standards.
• Manage month-end and year-end processes, including filings for regulators and issuing T4s, W-2s, and 1099Rs.
• Ensure that all remittances are appropriately remitted to the CRA, IRS and other government bodies in an accurate and timely manner.
• Drive process improvements and implement initiatives to enhance payroll efficiency.
• Maintain ownership of payroll systems (eg./ Paylocity, ADP, Great Plains) and ensure integration with other financial systems.
• Lead and mentor payroll leads, team leads, and the Shared Services Manager.
• Collaborate with HR, IT and Legal to address payroll issues and maintain communication across departments.
• Build and sustain a high-performing, cross-trained payroll team.
• Ensure team alignment with the company’s culture and values.
• Support the finance department’s strategic plan, contributing to the company’s long-term growth.
• Lead integrations of payroll systems during mergers or acquisitions within 60 days.

• Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, or a related field
• CPM – Canadian Payroll Manager certification or equivalent plus PCP
• 8+ years of progressive large (2000+ ees) payroll experience including managing a team (upwards of 6 direct report team/ leads/ supervisors/ manager and indirect reports of >20.)
• US payroll experience preferred
• Ability to identify and implement process improvements and drive efficiencies.
• Experience in implementing and assisting in the design of payroll systems and key controls that help detect or prevent mistakes within Payroll.
• Advanced proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite of tools
• Analytical mindset with a focus on problem-solving and prioritization.
• Strong interpersonal skills, able to work effectively with various teams.
• Ability to manage competing priorities