Human Resource Payroll Manager III

About the role

Piper Companies is seeking a Human Resource Payroll Manager III to oversee end-to-end payroll processing for employees across the United States and Canada, ensuring compliance, accuracy, and continuous process improvement.

Responsibilities

• Oversee end-to-end payroll processing for U.S. and Canadian employees, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with federal, state/provincial, and local regulations.
• Manage payroll schedules, reconciliations, reporting cycles, filings, and remittances.
• Partner with HR, Finance, and external payroll vendors to ensure payroll data integrity and seamless system integration.
• Monitor changes to U.S. and Canadian payroll legislation and tax regulations and ensure ongoing compliance.
• Support and lead payroll-related audits, internal controls, and risk mitigation efforts.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing payroll team while promoting accountability, collaboration, and knowledge sharing.
• Identify and implement process improvements, automation, and technology enhancements to improve payroll accuracy and efficiency.
• Monitor payroll KPIs and SLAs and provide reporting and strategic insights to senior leadership.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for payroll-related questions, escalations, and business initiatives.

Requirements

• 5–7+ years of progressive payroll experience, including experience in a leadership or management role.
• Strong experience with both U.S. and Canadian payroll processing and tax compliance.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Human Resources, or a related field preferred.
• CPP or PCP certification preferred.
• Advanced experience with ADP Workforce Now and/or ADP GlobalView.
• Experience with Oracle HCM Cloud, including payroll data management, integrations, and reporting.
• Strong understanding of payroll systems, HRIS integrations, payroll reporting, and compliance requirements.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including pivot tables, VLOOKUP, and data analysis.
• Strong leadership, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience driving payroll process improvements, automation, and operational efficiencies preferred.