Payroll Lead

A key role in our organization involves overseeing payroll tax processing and compliance across the United States and Canada.

This position is responsible for ensuring accurate management of payroll taxes, smooth operations of payroll systems, and adherence to all relevant federal, state, and local regulations. You will serve as a primary resource for payroll tax-related inquiries, collaborating with internal teams and external vendors to drive accuracy, efficiency, and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee payroll tax processing, reconciliation, and year-end reporting to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Manage tax filings, research and resolve tax notices, and document payroll processes for efficiency.
• Serve as the primary contact for payroll tax setup, collaborating with government agencies and payroll providers.
• Partner with HR, finance, and operations teams to streamline payroll functions and implement best practices.
• Audit payroll reports for discrepancies, resolve issues, and ensure smooth payroll operations.
• Stay up-to-date on payroll tax laws, making proactive adjustments to maintain compliance.
• Analyze payroll data to identify trends and recommend process improvements.
• Coordinate payroll-related integrations with third-party vendors, including tax, garnishments, and benefits.
• Act as a backup for payroll processing in a multi-state, unionized, and complex payroll environment.
• Develop reporting metrics to track payroll accuracy and performance.
• Support system enhancements by testing new payroll configurations and process updates.
• Create training materials and resources to educate employees and supervisors on payroll tools and processes.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Accounting, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• 10 years of payroll experience, ideally in a multi-state and multi-entity environment.
• Strong knowledge of payroll tax laws and regulations, with Canadian payroll experience as a plus.
• Familiarity with payroll systems such as SuccessFactors – Employee Central, ADP/eTime, or Dayforce/Ceridian is preferred.
• Experience handling payroll complexities in unionized environments.
• Detail-oriented mindset with the ability to analyze and resolve payroll discrepancies.
• Strong collaboration skills and the ability to work cross-functionally with various teams.