As a
North America Payroll Manager, you will lead payroll operations across IDEXX's U.S. and Canadian employee populations support other regions as needed. This role is responsible for owning a complex, multi-country payroll function - managing accurate and timely processing, driving financial reconciliation and compliance, and shaping the strategy and frameworks that keep payroll operations efficient as the organization grows.
You will play a key role in partnering with Regional Payroll Managers, HR, Finance, and business leaders across the region, leveraging strong leadership and specialist payroll expertise to lead and develop a team responsible for day-to-day payroll delivery.
In this role:- You will lead, coach, and develop your payroll team, setting clear performance objectives and holding the team accountable for results while focusing on continuous learning.
- You will own the processing and financial reconciliation of a complex, multi-country payroll, ensuring accurate, timely, and compliant delivery of all regular and regulatory payments.
- You will act as a trusted business partner to internal clients, managing relationships and coordinating internal and external resources to support HR and business strategy.
- You will provide solid, specialist payroll advice to HR partners and senior managers across the business.
- You will lead selection and management of external payroll consultants or vendors, ensuring objectives are met and outcomes are monitored.
- You will lead the development and implementation of strategy for the North America payroll function, anticipating issues and opportunities and ensuring alignment with the broader HR strategy.
- You will champion continuous improvement initiatives, applying process automation and emerging technologies like AI to enhance payroll operations.
- You will build, review, and implement payroll policies, guidelines, and compliance programs to keep the company aligned with regulations and sound practices, liaising with regulatory bodies as needed.
- You will manage payroll-related costs, including budgets, variance analysis, and supplier payments, to ensure value for money.
- You will actively participate in regional and global projects.
What you need to succeed:- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
- 10+ years of payroll and/or finance experience, including experience advising others in a specialist area
- 6+ years of managerial experience managing resources and developing talent to deliver on organizational objectives
- Demonstrated experience managing complex, multi-country or multi-state payroll processing and reconciliation in both in-house and outsourced models
- Strong financial acumen, with the ability to interpret financial data and communicate implications clearly to stakeholders at all levels
- Working knowledge of payroll-related regulatory and compliance requirements across U.S. and Canadian jurisdictions
- Experience handling complex payroll reporting, including quarterly and annual filings
- Skills in budgeting and cost control, financial analysis, and financial systems/process management
- Experience with enterprise payroll or HRIS platforms (e.g., Workday, ADP, or similar)
- Experience partnering with Finance, Legal, or Compliance teams on regulatory or audit matters
- Project management experience delivering payroll systems or process improvement initiatives
What you can expect from us:• A salary targeting $150,000 with annually, with some flexibility depending on years and depth of experience.
• Annual cash bonus opportunity
• Performance-based merit increases
• Day-one health, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k) with 5% company match
• Generous paid time off
• Additional benefits including Pet insurance, Mental health resources, Paid volunteer time, Employee stock purchase program, Donation matching programs
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