The Payroll Manager is responsible for leading and managing payroll operations across the United States and Canada. This role ensures accurate and timely payroll processing, compliance with federal, state/provincial, and local regulations, and alignment with organizational policies. The manager will oversee payroll systems, lead a team of payroll professionals, and collaborate with HR, Finance, and external vendors to deliver a seamless payroll experience.
What you'll do:
- Oversee full-cycle payroll processing for both US and Canadian employees
- Ensure compliance with all applicable laws, including FLSA (US), CRA regulations (Canada),
- and internal policies
- Manage payroll schedules, approvals, reconciliations, and year-end reporting (e.g., T4s, W-
- 2s)
- Supervise and coach payroll staff, providing training and performance feedback
- Delegate tasks and monitor workload to ensure deadlines are met
- Support payroll systems (e.g., Dayforce), including upgrades and audits
- Support integration of payroll data into broader HRIS and financial systems
- Ensure data integrity and security across platforms
- Lead internal and external audits and ensure proper documentation and controls
- Generate and analyze payroll reports (earnings, deductions, taxes, leave, etc.)
- Provide insights to Finance and HR for budgeting and forecasting
- Monitor payroll KPIs such as accuracy rate, timeliness, and compliance metrics
- Train and mentor Payroll staff
- Responsible for regular and off-cycle run
- Ensure compliance, including internal &external audits
- Team leadership, development, performance feedback and workload management
- Serve as an escalation point for complex payroll inquiries, ensuring timely resolution to
- employee inquiries
- Partner with HR and Finance to align payroll with compensation benefits and accounting
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Ability to manage deadlines with precision and attention to detail.
- Strategic oversight and adaptability in a fast-paced environment.
- Communicate clearly and professionally with internal teams, external vendors and
- employees.
- Draft and review payroll-related documentation, policies, and employee
- communications.
- Present payroll updates and findings to leadership and cross-functional stakeholders.
What you bring:
- University Degree or Professional Certification
- Minimum 7 years of payroll experience in payroll administration, with at least 3 years in a leadership role
- Post-Secondary degree in Accounting, Finance, HR< or related field preferred
- Payroll Leadership Professional (PL)/Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) preferred
- Experience with Dayforce HRIS preferred
- Strong knowledge of US and Canadian payroll regulations.
- Strong analytical skills, including use of Excel.
- Bilingual (English, French, Spanish) is an asset
- Ability to manage deadlines with precision and attention to detail.
- Strategic oversight and adaptability in a fast-paced environment.
The expected annual salary range for this role is $110,000 - $125,000 a year. This position is also eligible for an annual incentive program.
Please note the compensation information shown above is a general guideline only. Salaries are based upon candidate skills, experience, and qualifications, geographical location, as well as market and business considerations.
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Payroll Manager, North America in Cambridge employer: Superior Plus Propane
As a leading employer in Calgary, we pride ourselves on fostering a safety-first culture that empowers our employees and prioritizes their well-being. Our commitment to operational excellence is matched by our dedication to employee growth, offering comprehensive benefits and performance-based incentives that support both personal and professional development. Join us to be part of a dynamic team where your leadership can drive meaningful change in the logistics industry.
