Leader, US & Canada Payroll

About the role

In this role, you will be responsible for expert support and service delivery for regional payroll and time & attendance programs. You will lead all aspects of the planning and implementing of multiple large scale transition efforts. As a regional payroll expert, you will have a strategic role leading the compliance, productivity and efficiency of payroll and time & attendance systems. You will organize knowledge sharing to convey information about new approaches and best practices, and leverage expertise to influence a range of stakeholders and other providers to ensure delivery of strategic priorities. This role requires in-person attendance for New Hire Orientation on Day 1 and is a remote position. Relocation assistance is not provided. The posting is expected to close on September 20th, 2026.

Responsibilities

• Leads Regional Service Delivery teams responsible for quality delivery of multiple payroll processes, time & attendance, and related services for a region.
• Define immediate and future support needs, service models and operational frameworks.
• Manages payroll queries from employees, managers and HRM's in a timely, and professional manner.
• Correctly administers payroll processes.
• Manages service delivery metrics in relation to outsourced payroll.
• Oversees the management, documentation and communication of regional payroll programs, policies, and procedures.
• Manage the payroll process including the calculation of wages, deductions, and payment of employees’ wages.
• Ensures appropriate definition of payroll schedules, reconciliations, special processing planning and documentation of business and local requirements.
• Monitor regional government regulations and changes in labor law which may affect payroll processes.
• Manage regional employee records such as tax documents and employee files.
• Oversee and review preparation of reconciliations and reports.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in managing a large payroll function.

Skills

• Specialized depth and/or breadth of expertise with payroll systems; Workday payroll experience strongly preferred.
• Experience with time and attendance systems, ideally in manufacturing environments.
• Established project management skills; ability to