Canada Payroll Lead

Key Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end payroll operations for Canada, ensuring accurate, compliant, and timely payroll processing.

• Serve as the subject matter expert for Canadian payroll legislation, taxation, and payroll compliance.

• Handle complex payroll scenarios, including retroactive adjustments, off-cycle payments, terminations, and taxable benefits.

• Build and maintain effective partnerships with HR, Finance, Benefits, Treasury, IT, and external vendors.

• Act as the primary liaison and escalation point for ADP and other payroll service providers.

• Lead a team as well as the planning and execution of Canadian year-end payroll activities.

• Perform payroll reconciliations, variance analysis, and root cause investigations to identify and resolve issues.

• Maintain payroll governance, controls, and audit-ready documentation in compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements.

Essential Requirements

• Deep knowledge of Canadian payroll legislation, taxation, year-end processing, and payroll operations.

• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills with the ability to influence and collaborate across multiple teams.

• Experience managing external payroll vendors and ensuring service delivery accountability.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to identify risks, investigate issues, and drive corrective actions.

• Experience maintaining payroll controls, governance frameworks, and regulatory compliance.

• Ability to independently manage complex payroll processes and operational escalations.