Payroll Manager

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. Own every US and Canada payroll cycle end to end in Workday, including calculations, retro processing, off-cycle runs, and troubleshooting .

Posted 11/9/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSeniorLead💰 $110,000 - $125,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive expertise in US and Canadian payroll processing, including end-to-end management in Workday, compliance with federal and provincial regulations, and advanced Excel proficiency for data analysis and reporting. Proven ability to lead payroll transitions, manage outsourced providers, and implement process improvements effectively.

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US Payroll Processing In WorkdayCanadian Payroll ExperienceAdvanced Excel SkillsProcess Improvement LeadershipPayroll Compliance Knowledge

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Hard Skills

Multistate Payroll ManagementPayroll Audits and ReconciliationsYear-End ReportingTax Compliance KnowledgePayroll IntegrationsData AnalysisAutomation Tools UsageTroubleshooting Payroll IssuesDocumentation ControlIssue Tracking

Soft Skills

Clear CommunicationJudgment for EscalationCollaboration with Teams

Tools & Technologies

WorkdayExcelAI ToolsAutomation ToolsPayroll Tax Providers

Certifications & Qualifications

CPPFPC

Industry Keywords

Payroll ComplianceFederal and State Tax RegulationsCanadian Payroll RegulationsMergers and AcquisitionsManaged Services

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own every US and Canada payroll cycle end to end in Workday, including calculations, retro processing, off-cycle runs, and troubleshooting
Review and approve the Global Payroll Administrator’s US and Canada work and set preparer/reviewer steps
Run pre- and post-payroll audits and reconciliations and resolve discrepancies to root cause
Maintain accurate federal, state, local, provincial, and Quebec withholding, multistate setups, reciprocity rules, CPP/QPP, EI/QPIP, and related requirements
Oversee quarterly filings and year-end reporting, including W-2s, amendments, T4s, and RL-1s
Own tax agency correspondence and research complex scenarios and compliance risks
Own Canadian remittances, records of employment, and year-end reporting
Manage the Canadian international accounting firm partner, including submissions, review and approval, issue tracking, and service expectations
Prepare Canada for its planned move to Deel connected to Workday later in 2027
Lead the transition of US payroll processing from managed services to in-house, including procedures, knowledge transfer, and cutover timeline
Manage the Workday managed services partner for transition and ongoing quarterly and annual services
Identify and fix manual or broken processes and lead improvement projects from scoping through rollout
Use Excel, Workday reporting, AI, and automation tools to reduce manual work and errors
Support payroll integrations, acquisitions, and other transitions
Maintain documented controls and support internal and external audits
Partner with HR, Finance, Benefits, and Workday teams on data feeds, GL entries, and employee payroll questions
Report to the Global Payroll Director and work with the Global Payroll Administrator and International Payroll Manager

Requirements

What you’ll need

10+ years of progressive US payroll experience, including independent ownership of multistate payroll
Hands-on experience processing US payroll in Workday, including retro, off-cycle, audits, reconciliations, and reporting
Strong knowledge of federal, state and local payroll tax, year-end reporting, and amendments
Advanced Excel skills, including large datasets, lookups, pivots, and complex reconciliations
Proven process improvement record, with at least one personally owned and delivered project
Clear written and verbal communication, and judgment to know when to escalate
Based in the US and able to work Pacific or Eastern business hours
Hands-on Canadian payroll experience, including provincial withholding, CPP or QPP, EI or QPIP, Quebec, ROEs, and T4 and RL-1 reporting
Experience managing an outsourced payroll provider, including setting expectations and reviewing its work
CPP, FPC or similar certification preferred
Experience with managed services and payroll tax providers such as ADP or a Workday partner preferred
Experience supporting mergers and acquisitions or payroll system integrations preferred
Comfort using AI tools and automation for payroll work, with sound judgment on confidentiality and compliance preferred
Experience moving payroll processing from a managed services provider to in-house preferred
Exposure to multinational payroll or Deel preferred
Successful candidates must complete a comprehensive criminal background check and verification of education and employment

Benefits

Comp & perks

Meaningful work, a culture of innovation and career progression
Competitive salaries
Meaningful bonus program
Healthcare insurance
Pension/retirement matching
Comprehensive life insurance
Employee assistance program
Time off plans
Paid company holidays