Payroll Operations Manager (North America)

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As a Payroll Operations Manager to oversee payroll operations across the U.S. and Canada. This role is responsible for ensuring payroll is processed accurately, on time, and in compliance with applicable regulations. The Payroll Operations Manager will lead an established payroll team, oversee day-to-day operations, resolve complex payroll issues, and identify opportunities to improve processes and controls. This is a hands-on leadership role that requires strong technical payroll knowledge, attention to detail, and the ability to work effectively with HR, Finance, and other business partners.

What you'll do

• Oversee end-to-end payroll processing for the U.S. and Canada, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance.
• Manage payroll schedules, processing activities, reconciliations, approvals, and reporting.
• Review payroll results, identify discrepancies, and resolve complex issues, including adjustments, corrections, and off-cycle payments.
• Oversee payroll funding, general ledger reconciliations, and coordination with Finance.
• Manage quarter-end and year-end payroll activities, including tax reporting and required reconciliations.
• Provide hands-on payroll support as needed.
• Lead, coach, and develop the North American payroll team, setting clear expectations and priorities.
• Manage team workloads and resources to ensure payroll deadlines and service expectations are met.
• Identify opportunities to streamline processes, improve accuracy, and strengthen internal controls.
• Maintain payroll procedures and support system improvements and automation efforts.
• Ensure compliance with U.S. and Canadian payroll laws, tax regulations, and company policies.
• Oversee payroll taxes, statutory deductions, garnishments, and other payroll-related requirements.
• Maintain effective payroll controls and ensure compliance with SOX and audit requirements.
• Support internal and external audits and address any identified issues.
• Stay informed of regulatory changes and ensure payroll processes are updated as needed.
• Serve as the main point of contact for complex payroll matters and escalations.
• Partner with HR, Benefits, Compensation, Finance, and HR Technology to ensure accurate payroll processing.
• Work with internal teams and external payroll providers to resolve system or processing issues.
• Support payroll system enhancements, integrations, and other business initiatives.
• Keep leadership informed of payroll performance, significant issues, and improvement efforts.

Position Requirements

• Must be authorized to work in the US
• High school diploma or equivalent (GED) required.
• 8+ years of progressive payroll experience, including strong knowledge of both U.S. and Canadian payroll.
• Experience managing payroll teams and overseeing end-to-end payroll operations.
• Experience working in a large, complex, multi-state and multi-jurisdictional payroll environment.
• Strong knowledge of payroll regulations, taxation, deductions, reconciliations, and year-end reporting.
• Understanding of SOX compliance, internal controls, and payroll audit requirements.
• Experience with HR/payroll systems, integrations, and third-party payroll providers.
• Advanced Excel skills and the ability to analyze payroll data and resolve discrepancies.

Preferred Characteristics

• Strong leadership, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities, resolve complex issues, and work effectively across departments.
• Payroll certification (CPP, PCP, or equivalent) preferred but not required.

Benefits that make life better

• Comprehensive Healthcare
• 401(k) with 100% company match; up to 5% vested
• Paid Time Off starting on day one
• Bonus opportunities
• Health- & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Short- & Long-Term Disability
• Life & AD&D Insurance
• Learning & Training opportunities