Payroll Manager- U.S. & Canada

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Payroll Manager- U.S. & Canada

Direct Hire | Hybrid (Canada)
Brampton, ON

Lakeshore Talent is partnering with a growing organization to hire an experienced Payroll Supervisor/Manager to lead North American payroll operations in a fast-paced environment. This direct hire role offers competitive compensation, strong benefits, and the opportunity to play a key leadership role within payroll and compliance operations.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary: $80,000 – $120,000 CAD

• Bonus: Variable compensation plan based on individual performance and company goals

• Benefits Include:
  

  Paid vacation, sick days, and holidays

  Medical, dental, and vision coverage

  RRSP matching retirement plan (401(k) equivalent)

  Additional ancillary benefits

Position Overview

The Corporate Payroll Supervisor/Manager will oversee end-to-end payroll operations across Canada and the U.S., ensuring accuracy, compliance, and continuous process improvement. This role manages day-to-day payroll execution while serving as a key payroll subject matter expert and strategic partner to HR, Finance, and external vendors.

Key Responsibilities

• Process and audit bi-weekly and supplemental payrolls accurately and on time

• Oversee payroll transactions, approvals, exemptions, and adjustments

• Serve as the primary point of contact for payroll inquiries, reconciliations, and system updates

• Partner with HR to ensure timely processing of new hires, terminations, and payroll changes
  

• Audit payroll data to confirm accuracy of accounts, taxes, payment dates, and controls

• Develop and maintain payroll quality controls and compliance processes

• Prepare monthly, annual, and ad hoc payroll reports

• Lead payroll year-end activities and reconciliations (EHT, WSIB, T4, T4A, W2, etc.)

• Manage relationships with third-party tax providers for filings, amended returns, and jurisdictional compliance

• Prepare and reconcile CRA and IRS statements, deductions, and tax slips

• Reconcile payroll-related GL accounts, including taxes, benefits, and liabilities

• Collaborate with Finance, HR, Internal Audit, and cross-functional partners on system and process improvements

• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of Canadian and U.S. payroll legislation and regulatory changes

• Ensure accurate and timely submission of Records of Employment (ROEs) and respond to government inquiries

• Support U.S. and Canadian benefits administration, vendor payments, and reconciliations

• Assist with external payroll compliance audits and year-end reporting

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Human Resources, or a related field

• 10+ years of full-cycle payroll experience, including 3+ years in payroll leadership

• Bilingual in French and English

• Strong knowledge of Canadian and U.S. payroll legislation, taxation, and labor standards

• Proven experience managing payroll year-end and compliance reporting

• High level of discretion when handling sensitive employee data

• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and the ability to meet critical deadlines

Certifications

• PCP (Payroll Compliance Practitioner) – required

• CPM (Certified Payroll Manager) – strongly preferred

• Canadian National Payroll Institute standards preferred

Technical Skills

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office

• Extensive experience with Dayforce payroll systems
• Strong data entry, reconciliation, and reporting capabilities

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