Payroll Manager (Workday)

About the Company

Altea Healthcare is a growing healthcare and technology-driven organization with operations across the United States and Canada. We are committed to delivering innovative solutions and high-quality services to our clients, while fostering a supportive and collaborative workplace for our employees. With a diverse and dynamic team of professionals, we prioritize excellence, compliance, and employee engagement in everything we do.

Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Payroll Manager to oversee the accurate and timely administration of payroll and employee benefits programs across both the United States and Canada. This role is critical in ensuring compliance with federal, state, provincial, and local regulations while maintaining confidentiality and integrity of employee information. The Payroll Manager will also serve as the Workday system subject matter expert, ensuring efficient workflows, accurate reporting, and optimized use of payroll and HRIS capabilities.

Key Responsibilities

Payroll Administration

• Manage end-to-end payroll processing for ~800 employees across the U.S. and Canada, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Maintain compliance with federal, state, and provincial payroll legislation, tax regulations, and reporting requirements (IRS, CRA, state/province authorities).
• Administer payroll adjustments including bonuses, overtime, deductions, and terminations.
• Lead year-end payroll processes, including W-2s, T4s, and other statutory filings.
• Partner with Finance on reconciliations, audits, and payroll reporting.

HRIS / Workday Management

• Serve as the Workday payroll subject matter expert, responsible for configuration, troubleshooting, and process improvements.
• Maintain accurate employee data, reporting structures, and benefits elections in Workday.
• Develop and deliver payroll/benefits reporting and analytics to HR leadership and Finance.
• Partner with HR and IT teams to implement new modules, updates, or integrations.

Leadership & Compliance

• Provide leadership, training, and guidance to payroll/benefits team members.
• Ensure payroll and benefits policies are documented, up-to-date, and aligned with company and legal standards.
• Lead internal and external payroll audits, responding to auditor and government inquiries.
• Continuously monitor for process improvements and recommend enhancements to systems and workflows.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Human Resources, or related field. (Preferred)
• 3 years of payroll experience with direct exposure to both U.S. and Canadian payroll.
• Strong proficiency with Workday payroll and HRIS systems required.
• In-depth knowledge of U.S. and Canadian payroll legislation, benefits administration, and tax reporting.
• Exceptional attention to detail, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills; able to work with employees at all levels.
• Experience managing vendors, brokers, and external auditors.
• Certifications such as Certified Payroll Manager (CPM), Payroll Compliance Practitioner (PCP), or U.S. CPP (Certified Payroll Professional) an asset.