
Lead, Payroll Domestic & International
- Toronto, ON
- Permanent
- Temps-plein
- Oversee payroll processing, tax set-ups, and compliance for the following jurisdictions: Canada, USA, Australia, Singapore, France, Germany, Luxembourg, Netherlands, and the UK.
- Provide guidance on Global payroll operations as needed to ensure proper team coverage.
- Oversee expatriate payroll processing and ensure compliance with applicable regulations.
- Validate employee and employer payroll liabilities and payments, reconcile payroll prior to transmission, and review confirmed reports.
- Ensure timely and accurate year-end payroll activities, including incentive payments, sourcing calculations, tax slips, government reporting, and RRSP deferrals.
- Review case responses to identify training opportunities, enhance communication, and ensure payroll inquiries are properly addressed.
- Assist senior analysts in resolving payroll discrepancies related to annual reporting, WSIB, EHT, and tax statements.
- Identify recurring payroll issues and implement solutions to improve case resolution efficiency and accuracy.
- Act as a subject matter expert for payroll-related inquiries, providing guidance to team members, managers, and internal/external partners.
- Deliver constructive feedback to team members while fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
- Identify and resolve payroll issues and regulatory risks related to system limitations, third-party queries (e.g., government agencies, courts), and vendor challenges.
- Stay up to date with evolving payroll regulations, industry trends, and legislative requirements.
- Oversee internal and external audit requests, ensuring payroll processes align with compliance standards.
- Manage government agency inquiries and regulatory filings.
- Implement monthly and transactional control reviews to maintain compliance with internal controls and policies.
- Develop tactical plans to optimize payroll resources, ensuring efficiency and accuracy in payroll operations.
- Monitor and report on team performance, set clear objectives, and take corrective action as needed to achieve business goals.
- Foster strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders to support seamless payroll execution.
- Continuously assess and improve payroll operations by implementing innovative processes and best practices.
- Conduct technical research on payroll regulations and industry developments to ensure compliance and operational excellence.
- Minimum of 7 years of payroll experience, preferably with Ceridian, SDWorx, Ascender, AussiePay, and Workday.
- Strong knowledge of payroll compliance and legislation for all jurisdictions under purview.
- Undergraduate degree with PCP and/or CPM certification (or equivalent payroll accreditation).
- Expertise in payroll taxes and calculations, including statutory, legislative, and regulatory requirements.
- Extensive experience processing payroll in both unionized and non-unionized environments.
- Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines.
- Strong interpersonal and time management skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate across all levels of the organization and build relationships with external auditors.
- Self-motivated and able to work independently with minimal supervision.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.