Full Job Description
Payroll Manager - Americas
Our Payroll Manager based in Bolton Ontario would be responsible for the Americas (US/Canada/Latam) payroll operations, ensuring accurate, timely, and compliant processing across the U.S., Canada & Latam, while leading a specialized onsite payroll team. This role would manage payroll accounting activities in partnership with Finance, while additionally resolving escalated payroll issues and exceptions.
Core Responsibilities
End to end payroll oversight: Manage all payroll processes for multiple countries, including U.S., Canada, and Latam; Ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with local laws.
Multi country payroll processing: Handle both exempt and non exempt payroll, new hires, terminations, stock income, fringe benefits, bonuses, and special payments.
Tax & regulatory compliance: Oversee federal, state, and local payroll tax filings, year end reporting, and compliance with country specific regulations.
Reconciliations & controls: Perform all payroll reconciliations, manage withholding taxes, and ensure compliance with SOX and internal audit requirements.
Policy & process management: Develop, implement, and maintain payroll policies, procedures, and controls; update systems in line with global payroll initiatives.
Team leadership: Train, lead, and support payroll specialists; set deadlines and cover for absences.
System & process improvement: Partner with HR, IT, and accounting to implement new systems, pay codes, and process enhancements; identify and mitigate operational/regulatory risks.
Stakeholder collaboration: Work closely with HR, benefits, stock plan administration, and external vendors; provide high value employee service.
Key Skills & Qualifications
Education: Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business, or HR; or equivalent experience.
Experience: Minimum 8 years in payroll, with proven leadership in large, multi country payroll operations, specifically the Americas (US, Canada, Latam).
Certifications: Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) or similar preferred.
Technical skills: Proficiency with payroll systems (e.g., ADP, Oracle HCM) and Excel for reconciliations.
Regulatory knowledge: Understanding of U.S. and international payroll, tax, and labor laws.
Leadership: Ability to manage diverse teams, set priorities, and ensure compliance under tight deadlines.
Vacancy: Replacement
Pay Range: $110,000.00 - $135,000.00
Husky Technologies TM offers a competitive compensation and benefits package and excellent opportunities for growth and advancement.
